""I'm delighted to think that I'm not going to have to take my life into my hands when I go to the optometrist on 31st Street," said Margaret Oppenheimer, a long-time Astoria resident and cyclist."
"Opponents of the bike lane, including some local businesses and firefighters, raised concerns about emergency access, but the DOT's design adjustments were deemed sufficient by board members."
Queens Community Board 1 voted 35-4 in favor of the Department of Transportation's plan for protected bike lanes and traffic-calming measures on 31st Street. The meeting saw over 200 attendees, with a significant majority supporting the redesign. Local resident Margaret Oppenheimer expressed relief at the prospect of safer travel on the street. The plan follows previous legal challenges and has received endorsements from all local elected officials. Concerns from firefighters regarding emergency access were addressed by the DOT's design adjustments.
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