"The redesign will eliminate two travel lanes on the major east-west arterial. The proposal lit up local media - ABC7, the Daily News, Our Town, Patch, among others - who offered either neutral or positive assessments of the plan."
"DOT simply told the assembled community members that it is moving forward with the redesign and will accept local feedback to make it perfect. That's how it's supposed to work!"
"DOT now plans to redesign the entirety of 31st Street, from the ConEd Plant on the East River to Northern Boulevard in Long Island City. The protected bike lanes will connect to existing ones on 20th Avenue, 31st Avenue, and Northern Boulevard."
New York City's construction season has commenced, with the Department of Transportation (DOT) initiating significant street redesigns. A notable project includes revamping 72nd Street with bus boarding islands and a two-way bike lane, eliminating two travel lanes. This marks a shift in DOT policy, as they are now moving forward with designs despite previous community pushback. Additionally, the DOT is restarting a redesign of 31st Street in Astoria, aiming to connect protected bike lanes to existing routes, demonstrating a commitment to improving urban mobility.
Read at Streetsblog New York City
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