A Brooklyn judge has temporarily halted the city's plans to dismantle a protected bike lane in Williamsburg, emphasizing concerns over cyclist safety. City officials were instructed to justify their decisions in court later this summer. Street safety advocates celebrated the interim ruling, expressing relief that the removal could be postponed. Residents and advocates argue that instead of removing protections for cyclists, the city should focus on improving safety measures in response to ongoing dangers, particularly for children and inexperienced users.
"Forcing kids into traffic was never the answer. Yes, people go too fast in the lane - especially on e-bikes - and too many schoolkids cross it unaware. But the solution is to fix it, not rip it out. Protected lanes save lives, and the data proves it. The City and DOT need to act fast - not just to preserve the lane, but to make it even safer."
"Judges typically only issue such temporary restraining orders if they feel that the plaintiffs have a reasonable chance of success on the merits when the full case is argued."
"The city is enjoined and restrained from implementing and commencing/performing any construction or other acts related to the removal," Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo posted.
"The papers demanded the temporary restraining order, arguing that cyclists will be irreparably harmed by removing a safe route."
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