Bus and Bike Lane Upgrades Begin on DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn
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Updated Oct 6
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What happened
The Department of Transportation is beginning a major infrastructure upgrade to install bus and protected bike lanes on two major crosstown streets in Brooklyn. Starting this fall, the work will affect DeKalb Avenue and Lafayette Avenue. The upgrades include offset bus lanes, barrier-protected bike lanes, and curbside bus lanes, which will operate during specific hours.
From streetsblog.org
Why it matters
The project aims to improve transit for the 18,000 daily riders on the B38 bus and provide cyclists with a protected east-west route through the borough. The changes involve installing dedicated lanes that operate under various schedules, including 24/7 service on certain segments.
From streetsblog.org
Who's involved
- BrooklynBorough undergoing major street infrastructure upgrades