The judge's ruling allows the Department of Transportation to construct a parking-protected two-way bike lane in Blissville, Long Island City. The project was stalled by a lawsuit from local businesses concerned about environmental reviews. Justice Kevin Kerrigan dismissed the lawsuit, confirming the DOT's authority to manage roadway projects without such reviews for bike lanes. The DOT expresses eagerness to commence work, responding to community demand for improved cycling safety in the area as the cycling season approaches.
The ruling allows the Department of Transportation to proceed with a bike lane in Blissville, crucial for community safety and improving cycling conditions in the area.
Justice Kevin Kerrigan ruled that the bike lane project did not require an environmental impact study, affirming the DOT's statutory authority over roadways.
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