"Travel times have increased, but by less than the length of one traffic light cycle. On weekdays, it takes about a minute longer to drive from Meeker Avenue to Calyer Street."
"Fewer cars are traversing the redesigned portion of McGuinness Boulevard, with between 100 to 400 fewer vehicles during peak hours south of Greenpoint Avenue."
"The redesign was approved for the entirety of McGuinness Boulevard in 2023, but was squashed by then-mayor Eric Adams after one of his top aides was allegedly bribed by local business owners opposed to the plan."
The redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has led to more cyclists and fewer vehicles since the removal of one traffic lane in each direction. Data shows travel times have increased slightly, but not significantly. The redesign was initially opposed but was later implemented as a compromise. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has committed to extending the redesign. The changes have resulted in a reduction of 100 to 400 vehicles during peak hours, alleviating concerns about neighborhood gridlock.
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