Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue bus lane redesign sparks optimism and concern
Center-running bus lanes and boarding islands on Flatbush Avenue aim to speed buses, improve safety, and serve many transit-dependent residents while raising accessibility concerns.
Friday's Headlines: Flatbush Ave. Sees Red Edition - Streetsblog New York City
The DOT will install center-running red bus lanes and concrete boarding islands on Flatbush Avenue's B41 corridor, prioritizing buses despite reduced driving lanes.
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Center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue will replace two vehicle lanes to speed bus commutes, improve safety, and add pedestrian, loading, and bike amenities.
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The improvements that we're looking to do on Flatbush Avenue is to redesign the street in a way that's going to prioritize buses," said Riders Alliance senior organizer Jolyse Race.