After two pedestrians were killed in a hit-and-run on Third Avenue, local leaders and traffic safety advocates are urging for an urgent redesign of this dangerous corridor in Brooklyn. Advocates claim that there have been ongoing discussions about safety upgrades since 2014, yet no substantial action has been taken. Elected officials express frustration over the lack of commitment from the city, noting that numerous accidents have occurred over the years, including serious injuries and fatalities. There are specific concerns about dangerous intersections, particularly near schools and industrial zones, exacerbated by speed and poor lighting.
"We want the city to actually commit real capital to make sure that it can do treatments that truly address the safety concerns while balancing the fact that we have an industrial business zone here," said City Councilmember Alexa Avilés.
"We started talking about a plan in 2014 and it's now 2025. What is going on? We got word last fall that there was a pause, but an indefinite pause and I don't know what that means. There's been no conversation, no updates," said Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes.
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