The chaos on Ashland Place in Brooklyn continues for cyclists, as a crucial segment was excluded from the 2023 protected bike lane project due to developer influence. Despite unanimous support from local elected officials and community advocates for the inclusion of this segment, it remains a gap in the network that connects multiple neighborhoods. The ongoing advocacy reflects the area's urgent need for safe cycling infrastructure. Following the efforts of Brooklyn Community Board 2 and additional calls to action, the city has yet to provide a firm response, highlighting tensions between community needs and administrative decisions.
The support is unanimous among all elected officials representing the district, as well as those adjacent, since their constituents are affected.
Ashland Place between Hanson Place and Lafayette Avenue is the missing link in Brooklyn's protected bike lane network, connecting neighborhoods from Sunset Park to Fort Greene.
Despite overwhelming support from community leaders, the Adams administration cut the critical block from the protected bike lane project, citing developer influence.
Calls to close the block-long gap have been made, but the response from Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Keith Bray has been vague and non-committal.
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