The article highlights the persistent struggles of Flatbush Avenue bus riders, primarily from working-class and marginalized communities, as they face delays and neglect in public transit. Despite a solid community-driven proposal for improvement, including a dedicated bus lane, little has progressed over a year. The narrative emphasizes systemic inequities affecting primarily Black, Latino, and immigrant riders. Mayor Adams' assurances of supporting working-class people are met with skepticism due to ongoing inaction, leading to calls for new leadership that prioritizes effective solutions for these essential transit users.
"Last year, Riders Alliance and the Pratt Center joined forces with Flatbush riders, local community groups and cultural institutions to develop a clear, community-driven plan to fix this problem: a center-running bus lane that would allow buses to finally move reliably and fairly along the corridor."
"Buses on Flatbush still crawl at less than 4 miles per hour in some sections - slower than a person can walk."
"Across New York, the communities that depend most on public transit - Black, Latino, immigrant, and working-class riders - are the ones forced to wait the longest for long promised improvements."
"Flatbush Avenue riders, like so many others across the city, deserve more than words - they deserve action."
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