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Volunteer-led Transportation Alternatives Brooklyn Activist Committee (TABK)• Volunteer Co-chairs: @ammorano.bsky.social and @liz.nyc • TA staff: @kathyparkprice.bsky.social • email: brooklyn@transalt.org

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Transportation Alternatives @transalt.org · 23/03/2026
Brooklyn streets should be safer and easier to get around by bus and bike. @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social, @chiosse.bsky.social, @cmrestler.bsky.social, and @bkbpreynoso.bsky.social all agree: It's time to redesign Dekalb and Lafayette for people.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
We are thankful for the support of @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social, @chiosse.bsky.social, @lrestler.bsky.social, and @bkbpreynoso.bsky.social. We hope that @mayor.nyc.gov and @nyc-dot.bsky.social will consider a strong plan that prioritizes safety and people over parked cars on Dekalb and Lafayette!
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
These are critical east/west routes, but have long been plagued by car traffic, double parking, and slowdowns to the B38 buses which are relied upon by thousands of people. Additionally, the heavily used bike lane is frequently blocked by double parking.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
We have been fighting to make this corridor safer for years, and over 1300 neighbors have signed our petition in support. You can show your support here: act.transalt.org/a/clinton-hi...
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Clinton Hill Safe Streets - Transportation Alternatives
We demand elected officials to prioritize street safety in Clinton Hill.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Last month we sent a letter to the @mayor.nyc.gov and @nyc-dot.bsky.social urging them to prioritize a people first redesign of Dekalb and Lafayette, providing faster buses, safe east/west bike routes, and safer intersections. Our local elected officials joined in signing.
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Flatbush Streets for People @flatbushstreetsforpeople.com · 13/02/2026
For more on the history of this proposed network and DOT's delays, see this thread we posted last year. We're looking forward to finally seeing these improvements on our streets! bsky.app/profile/flat...
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Flatbush Streets for People @flatbushstreetsforpeople.com · 13/02/2026
We're also pleased to see commitment to acting on other long-delayed projects. The delays we've seen in this project aren't unique to this neighborhood. The same pattern has happened around the city in recent years. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/n...
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Mamdani to Resurrect Bus and Bike Lanes Killed by Eric Adams
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Flatbush Streets for People @flatbushstreetsforpeople.com · 13/02/2026
We are excited to hear that @mayor.nyc.gov is prioritizing the long-delayed bike lane network in Flatbush, East Flatbush, and Midwood. We have been advocating for this network for years, both to protect cyclists and to improve safety for all road users in our neighborhoods.
Screenshot of NYT article:

Mr. Mamdani is also expected to announce that the city will build a bike lane network through the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Midwood, Flatbush and East Flatbush, and add protected lanes to Dorchester and Cortelyou Roads in Ditmas Park, and along Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues, also in Brooklyn.

“These projects will improve the quality of life for so many New Yorkers — but until today many were stalled because of politics,” said Mike Flynn, the city’s new transportation commissioner, in a statement. “This is just the beginning.”
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
If you are interested in the Citizen Pruners program, more info can be found here: treesny.org/citizen-prun...
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Citizen Pruners
Citizen Pruners not only provide essential tree care services, they also play important leadership roles in their communities. Trees New York’s Citizen Pruner Tree Care Course trains volunteers in …
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
We care deeply that cyclists have a network of safe routes to get around the city, and that includes keeping them free of overhanging branches!
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Bedford Ave is an important route in Brooklyn, that was unfortunately trimmed by a few blocks under the previous mayor! Here's to hoping the full project grows back soon?? nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/06/s...
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SQUEEZED: Welcome to the Newly Unsafe Bedford Avenue 'Bike Lane' - Streetsblog New York City
Bike riders are now endangered by parked cars and fast-moving traffic between Willoughby and Flushing avenues, as drivers revert to doing ... exactly what they had been doing.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
TABK members were out yesterday trimming trees along the Bedford Ave protected bike lane! Citizen Pruners can legally help keep our trees in good shape :) The people care about this bike lane!! @nyc-dot.bsky.social @nycgovparks.org @nyc.streetsblog.org @chiosse.bsky.social @mayor.nyc.gov
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Court Street rocks!!
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Flatbush Streets for People @flatbushstreetsforpeople.com · 11/11/2025
We're really disappointed to hear that the bike lane network in Community District 14, including protected bike lanes on Cortelyou and Dorchester Roads, will not be installed this year as DOT originally presented. We're hearing they're targeting installation for next year.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Protected bike lanes are proven solutions that make streets safer for everyone: pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers.
Slide from NYC DOT presentation titled "Safety Benefits of Protected Bike Lanes":

Street designs that include Protected Bike Lanes increase safety for all users.

15% decrease in all crashes with injuries
15% decrease in motor vehicle occupant crashes
21% decrease in pedestrian injuries
Injuries to cyclists increase only 3%, despite a 61% bike volume increase

Data from 25 separate protected bicycle lane projects installed from 2007-2014 with 3 years of after data. Includes portions of 1 Ave, 2 Ave, 8 Ave, 9 Ave, Broadway, Columbus Ave, Hudson St, Lafayette St / 4 Ave, Sands St, Allen/Pike St, Kent Ave, Prospect Park West, Flushing Ave, Bruckner Blvd & Longfellow Ave, Imlay St / Conover St, Paerdegat Ave. Only sections of projects that included protected bike lanes were analyzed. Source: NYPD AIS/TAMS Crash Database
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Come out tomorrow to support safer streets streets at tomorrow's CB9 meeting:
Brooklyn Community Board 9 bike lane feedback session

Affected streets: Kingston and Brooklyn Avenues, Winthrop and Fenimore Streets, and Rutland Road. Learn about DOT's proposed bike lane project in our community. Give your feedback on and help shape the project.

November 12, 2025, 6pm to 7pm, 890 Nostrand Ave. Committee meeting to follow.

For more information, email infobk09@cb.nyc.gov or call 718-778-9279
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
On Wednesday, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a box truck on Morgan Ave near Cooper Park. Members of the community are gathering tonight for an emergency action in response to this tragedy - both to honor the life lost and to call on the city to take urgent steps to make Morgan Ave safe.
Another neighbor has been killed on dangerous Morgan Avenue

Join us for a Candlelight Vigil and Community Speakout
Friday, August 8th - 7pm
Morgan Avenue between Metropolitan & Sharon
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Liz Denys @liz.nyc · 15/05/2025
It's really hazardous how narrow the new Brooklyn Bridge bike lane is when you get a flat in the middle of the bridge like I just did, cc @nyc.streetsblog.org @tabk.bsky.social @bikenewyork.bsky.social There's not space to walk the bike to somewhere safe to fix it alongside two-way bike travel.
Me holding my brompton with a flat back tire in the middle of the narrow Brooklyn Bridge two-way bike path. There's no longer space for two way bike travel.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Streetsblog made a great video explaining why there's a gap in the bike lane on Ashland Place! #crashland We're gonna keep fighting until we get this fixed! You can show your support here: tiny.cc/closethegap
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Happy to see @bradlander.bsky.social and @davecolon.bsky.social highlight #Crashland! "Lander noted the chaos the Adams approach brought as he biked down Ashland Place ... where City Hall chose backroom lobbying from real estate interests over safety." nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/04/17/t...
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The Dave Colon Challenge: Brad Lander Has Fought The Battles - Streetsblog New York City
The City Comptroller and would-be mayor becomes the first candidate to take Streetsblog's quadrennial challenge.
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Alex Morano @ammorano.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
The hearing for @cmjuliewon.bsky.social's Intro 1138 to make universal daylighting the law in NYC is one week away! I'm thrilled that my representative CM Hudson sponsors this bill — and I look forward to seeing her fight to get it across the finish line. NYC needs universal daylighting!
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Beth Slade @nycslade.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
We're just a week away from @council.nyc.gov's hearing on Intro 1138 to make universal daylighting the law in NYC. Thank you council member @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social for sponsoring this bill — NYC needs universal daylighting!
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
TABK was out this weekend in support of closing the gap Ashland/Navy protected bike lane! We demand @nyc-dot.bsky.social finish the last block of this project on Ashland Pl between Lafayette and Flatbush this year. Please sign our petition here: tiny.cc/closethegap #crashland
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Flatbush Streets for People @flatbushstreetsforpeople.com · 10/04/2025
Join us and other great community organizations for Sustainable Sunday at the Flatbush Food Co-op, April 27. Bring your e-waste and papers for shredding, and then chat with us about how street designs that are safe and effective for people to get around also sustain a healthy planet and environment!
A poster for Sustainable Sunday, April 27 2025, 10am - 2pm (Free!) - electronic waste recycling & paper shredding. Flatbush Food Co-op, 1415 Cortelyou Rd Brooklyn 11226.

Accepting working and non-working: computers, monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, cables, TVs (all sizes), VCR & DVD players, phones, audio/visual equipment, video games, & cell phones.

PLUS - Learn about local sustainability & safety efforts with 350Brooklyn, Flatbush Streets for People, and South Midwood Pollinators!
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Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 06/04/2025
"It’s like the hardest fought block in Brooklyn. A bike network is only as strong as its weakest link."
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'Crashland': As Demand Grows, DOT Still Won't Finish Bike Lane on Dangerous Brooklyn Road - Streetsblog New York City
The southernmost block of Brooklyn's Ashland Place remains harrowing and chaotic for cyclists thanks to Mayor Eric Adams.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
@nyc.streetsblog.org wrote up the situation on Ashland, where the city is still failing to complete the Ashland Pl protected bike lane, despite strong unanimous support from local electeds and the community board: nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/04/03/c... Sign our petition here: tiny.cc/closethegap
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'Crashland': As Demand Grows, DOT Still Won't Finish Bike Lane on Dangerous Brooklyn Road - Streetsblog New York City
The southernmost block of Brooklyn's Ashland Place remains harrowing and chaotic for cyclists thanks to Mayor Eric Adams.
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Alex Morano @ammorano.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
@nyc-dot.bsky.social must commit to true streetscape improvements on Atlantic Ave as @chiosse.bsky.social and CM Hudson insisted at this week's Council hearing! @sophlebo.bsky.social continues her great coverage of AAMUP in @nyc.streetsblog.org: nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/03/28/c...
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City Won't Commit to Safer Walking and Biking on Atlantic Avenue Despite Upcoming Rezoning - Streetsblog New York City
Council Members Chi Ossé and Crystal Hudson say a traffic safety redesign is a precondition for their support for rezoning Atlantic Avenue.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
We will continue to push for this project to be completed, people in downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene deserve this and we hope the @nyc-dot.bsky.social will complete the full project! Please watch for how you can support in coming weeks, and sign our petition: tiny.cc/closethegap
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
The 2022 design also included significant safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists on Hanson Place, between the Atlantic Center and the One Hanson Place. They proposed increasing pedestrian space, which today is usually occupied by double parking and lots of traffic:
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
This is a busy intersection where people usually outnumber cars! Happy to see them voice support for a safer, more vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, and closing a critical gap in the connection from the 4th ave protected bike lane to the new protected lanes on Ashland and Navy.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
This vote builds on the support of the project, with other electeds like @agounardes.bsky.social, @phara4assembly.bsky.social @bkbpreynoso.bsky.social, @jumaane.bsky.social, @lrestler.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social, and @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social signing on to our letter a few weeks ago.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
On Wednesday, the full @bkcb02 voted to recommend @nyc-dot.bsky.social and @CMCrystalHudson complete the 2-way protected bike lane on Ashland Pl! There is broad community support for this project, and we are happy cb2 took a strong stance urging the city to close the gap!
Text from Brooklyn Community Board 2 recommendation:

Recommendation to the Dept of Transportation and Council Member
Hudson to complete the final block of the Ashland Place bike lane.

The Committee previously reviewed the DOT’s 2022 plans for the bike
lane on Ashland Place, as well as the 2023 revision. We believe the 2022 plan should be revisited in order to improve bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular safety at the SE corner of Ashland and Lafayette and the block between Lafayette > Hanson Place which connects across Flatbush and Atlantic to 4th Avenue.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
"Open Streets are critical components of our city's public realm and streetscape, offering vital community programs and gathering space," @council.nyc.gov and Mayor Adams need to fund Open Streets!
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
​Windsor Terrace! Please join us and Council Member Shahana Hanif @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social for a Windsor Terrace Safe Streets workshop! Mon, April 7​, 6:30 to 8 pm​, 500 19th St. cafeteria (use MS442 main entrance), Qs: Brooklyn@transalt.org, ​RSVP: bit.ly/wtsafestreets​
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Join TABK and @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social for a Windsor Terrace Community Workshop for Safe Streets on Monday, April 7 at 6:30 pm! We're looking forward to hearing YOUR ideas to improve walking and biking for everyone in Windsor Terrace! RSVP here: bit.ly/wtsafestreets
Windsor Terrace Community Workshop for Safe Streets
Share your ideas to improve walking and biking for everyone!

Monday, April 7
6:30 to 8 pm
500 19th St between Propsect Park West and 10th Avenue
MS442 Main Entrance to Cafeteria

RSVP: bit.ly/wtsafestreets
Plus kid-friendly activities!

Questions: brooklyn@transalt.org

Co-sponsored by Council Member Shahana Hanif (District 39) and Transportation Alternatives Brooklyn Activist Committee

People walking with dogs and small children and people bicycling are featured on the flyer.

This community event is not sponsored or endorsed by the NYC Department of Education of the City of New York.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
You can show your support here on our petition! act.transalt.org/a/connect-pr... We will continue fighting for this project, and hope that @nyc-dot.bsky.social is able to move forward this spring! Keep an eye out how you can get involved to show your support in the upcoming weeks!
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Close the Gap on Ashland Place - Transportation Alternatives
The City must complete the protected bike lane and pedestrian safety improvements promised on Ashland Place. We need connectivity, walkability, and sustainability in Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
People who live, work, and visit Downtown Brooklyn deserve a welcoming and safe experience. This project sits at the heart of many of our local institutions & important transit corridor, and the project would bring significant benefits to the immediate block as well as the surrounding area.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
We are thankful for their support - this project is an important link in the Brooklyn protected bike lane network, helping connect the bridges and downtown Brooklyn with the 4th ave lane which goes all the way down to Bay Ridge.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
They were joined by @bkbpreynoso.bsky.social, @jumaane.bsky.social, @lrestler.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social, and @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social as well as local organizations including @fortgreenepark, @bkgreenway, @bikenewyork.bsky.social, @ooneepod, plus local schools & students!
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Close the Gap! Our local electeds @CMCrystalHudson, @agounardes.bsky.social, and @phara4assembly.bsky.social sent a letter to @nyc-dot.bsky.social asking them to complete the protected bike lane and associated traffic calming on Ashland Place. They understand why this block is so important!
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
We also saw drivers parking and blocking the intersection, or even driving down the bike lane itself. The current design is confusing and unsafe! We’re glad that all of our local electeds are in favor of completing the project, which would help these drivers as well!
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Even on a cold day, lots of people were out on the street and biking in the lane. We chatted with a number of folks, especially parents that want to keep their kids safe as they go about the city.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Close the Gap on Ashland Place! TABK was back out in support of completing the Ashland/Navy protected bike lane! We hope @nyc-dot.bsky.social will finish the last block of this project on Ashland Pl between Lafayette and Flatbush. Please sign our petition: tiny.cc/closethegap #crashland
Several TABK volunteers posing with Close the Gap flyers on Ashland Pl
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
We call on the city to complete the protected bike lane and pedestrian improvements on Ashland Place! We need the connectivity, walkability and sustainability improvements it would bring to Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene. Show your support here: tiny.cc/closethegap
A flyer titled "Close the Gap" with text "The City must complete the protected bike lane and pedestrian safety improvements promised on Ashland Place. We need connectivity, walkability, and sustainability in Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene."
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Bike South Brooklyn @bikesouthbklyn.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
We’re so close to having a completely protected bike route that runs from Sunset Park to the Manhattan Bridge. That’s a pretty big deal!
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Our local elected officials are in support! We hope that @nyc-dot.bsky.social is able to move forward with this block. It would be a quick and easy win filling in a critical gap in our protected bike network! We will continue fighting for this project to be fully completed!
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
The city had promised a protected bike lane on Ashland and Navy, connecting 4th Ave to Flushing Ave, providing a safe route from Bay Ridge to the Manhattan Bridge! But this block hasn’t been completed because of politics, background here: nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/10/16/t...
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The Mayor’s Ashland Pl. Compromise Remains a Safety Menace - Streetsblog New York City
The unsafe southernmost block of Ashland Place in Brooklyn remains a hotbed for crashes and confusion.
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Close the Gap! On Sunday, TABK was out canvassing in support of completing the Ashland/Navy protected bike lane! We are calling on @nyc-dot.bsky.social to finish the last block of this project on Ashland Pl between Lafayette and Flatbush. Please sign our petition here: tiny.cc/closethegap #crashland
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Kathy Park Price @kathyparkprice.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Next up on our @tabk.bsky.social Safe Streets Workshop Tour is Bed-Stuy w/ Sen Brisport! See you on 2/4 at Marcy Library. bit.ly/bedstuysafestr… In March, we will host a workshop in Windsor Terrace w @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social date TBD. Email Brooklyn@transalt.org to request a workshop
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tabk.bsky.social @tabk.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Residents and neighbors are putting thoughts on paper about what works on their streets
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