Mayor Adams seeks to remove protected bike lanes on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue, facing legal barriers from a state appeals court. Despite an injunction, the administration continues to pursue arguments to justify this action. Critics highlight the absurdity of claiming a lack of power to enforce parking regulations in pedestrian areas meant for child safety. The initiative has drawn criticism from community leaders, especially concerning potential dangers for children during school bus drop-off.
The City of New York's Law Department is arguing that it is impossible to enforce parking regulations in pedestrian areas, thereby questioning the value of a protected bike lane.
Some leaders within the Hasidic community criticized the new bike lane on Bedford Avenue as dangerous, correlating it with concerns for school bus drop-offs and children's safety.
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