NYC is transforming 10 miles of roadway in Brooklyn into giant 'bike boulevards'

"New York City has announced plans to redesign roughly 10 miles of Bergen and Dean Streets into what officials are calling "bike boulevards," a sprawling east-west cycling corridor stretching from Court Street all the way to East New York Avenue."

"The project, unveiled this week by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the NYC Department of Transportation , would reshape two of Brooklyn's busiest bike routes with traffic-calming measures, safer crossings, pedestrian upgrades and protected cycling infrastructure designed to slow cars down without fully banning them. Overall, the goal is to end speeding shortcuts and promote more family-friendly riding."

"Every Wednesday morning, a massive group of parents and kids rides together to school along the corridor, turning the streets into a moving mini peloton of backpacks, training wheels and coffee-carrying adults, all trying not to be flattened by traffic."

""Bike boulevards give families the peace of mind they need to start the day right: by enjoying a safe, easy ride to school," Mamdani said in a statement. "From protected bike lanes to safer crossings, these redesigns make our streets work for people and encourage our youngest neighbors to grow into lifelong riders.""

NYC plans to redesign about 10 miles of Bergen and Dean Streets into bike boulevards running from Court Street to East New York Avenue. The redesign targets two of Brooklyn’s busiest cycling routes with traffic-calming measures, safer crossings, pedestrian upgrades, and protected cycling infrastructure. The goal is to slow cars down and reduce speeding shortcuts while keeping streets usable rather than fully banning vehicles. The plan is connected to the Bergen Bike Bus, a weekly group ride of parents and kids to school along the corridor. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the project during National Bike and Roll to School Day, emphasizing safe, easy riding for families and students. Features may include medians, sidewalk extensions, and protected bike lanes.

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