The city plans to restore the original configuration of the Bedford Avenue bike lane after a judge lifted a temporary restraining order. Mayor Eric Adams decided to remove portions of the bike lane in response to community concerns and incidents involving children. The city's Department of Transportation will maintain pedestrian safety measures while adjusting the bike lane design. A lawsuit filed against this decision claimed it lacked proper legal notice, but the judge ultimately ruled in favor of the city's plan to remove the bike lane enhancements.
"After several incidents- including some involving children- on a section of the Bedford Avenue bike lane in Williamsburg, Department of Transportation Commissioner [Ydanis] Rodriguez and I listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback."
"In doing so, the city will restore the original configuration of the Bedford bike lane between Willoughby [Avenue] and Flushing Avenue, while maintaining existing intersection daylighting treatments to protect pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike."
"We're frustrated by this decision, but all the more incensed at Mayor Eric Adams endangering New York families just trying to get home safely."
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