The New York City Department of Transportation's new report seeks to reconnect communities divided by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, advocating for safer public spaces and improved connectivity.
Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi emphasized the necessity of addressing historical wounds with the BQE’s redesign, stating, "It's past time to dress the wounds of our city's history and knit together communities long torn apart by Robert Moses-era infrastructure."
NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez highlighted the report's focus on addressing issues of safety and inclusion, saying, "These proposals will help those who have been left out of the conversation around the BQE in the past."
The report outlines a variety of concepts, from improving streetscapes in neighborhoods like Clinton Hill to creating a park-like platform over the BQE trench, aiming for community-driven solutions.
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