""Anyone who's tried to cross here knows how dangerous and chaotic the streets can be. This redesign is long overdue and will provide a sense of ease and enjoyment to one of Brooklyn's most important public spaces.""
""You're not losing those connections. The network is made simpler, and what you are losing are those points where cars intersect with pedestrians and bicycle users. In reality, it can make it faster for cars because there are fewer stops.""
The redesign of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza aims to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists by reducing vehicle access and reconfiguring the plaza's southern end. The proposal includes eliminating a roadway near the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch, creating nearly an acre of new public space that connects to Prospect Park. City officials emphasize the need to address the dangerous traffic patterns at this busy intersection, which has long posed risks to all users. Supporters believe the changes will simplify traffic and improve safety.
Read at FOX 5 New York
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