Elected officials in western Queens are advocating for the Department of Transportation's (DOT) planned protected bike lanes on 31st Street despite a temporary court injunction. Council Member Tiffany Cabán, Assembly Member Jessica Gonzáles-Rojas, and state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez emphasize their duty to enhance safety in light of two fatalities and 178 injuries recorded over five years. The proposed redesign involves narrowing street lanes to accommodate 8-feet-wide bike lanes and adding pedestrian islands at intersections. Officials claim this initiative will reduce risks, particularly in a corridor that ranks among the most hazardous in Queens.
The DOT's plan addresses a mile-long stretch of 31st Street from 36th Avenue to Newtown Avenue, which is critical to make communities safer.
Elected officials stated the redesign will save lives, emphasizing that 31st Street ranks among the top 10% most dangerous streets in Queens.
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