"The project will build two-way bus lanes in the middle of the avenue, where cars will be barred from driving 24 hours a day. Six large concrete islands for riders to board and get off buses will also be added to the street, along with wider sidewalks for pedestrians at intersections."
"Flatbush Avenue is both one of the city's busiest and slowest corridors for bus riders. The new bus lanes are expected to improve bus speeds along the avenue where the bus lanes will be added, which travel around 4 mph on average, according to transportation department data."
"We really want to make sure we're integrating those two projects so that the redesign of Grand Army Plaza supports and integrates the bus priority along Flatbush."
City officials have initiated a project to establish two-way bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue, prohibiting car access 24/7. The project includes six concrete islands for bus riders and wider sidewalks at intersections. Completion is expected in the fall, addressing long-standing congestion issues for bus riders. Mayor Mamdani's administration plans further improvements, including redesigning Grand Army Plaza to enhance pedestrian access. Transportation Commissioner Flynn emphasized the goal of integrating these projects to expedite bus travel along Flatbush Avenue, which currently sees average speeds of 4 mph for buses.
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