Mayor Eric Adams announced the removal of a portion of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, Bed-Stuy, due to community concerns about safety following multiple accidents. Local leaders had argued that the lane was dangerous since its installation last year, prompting changes to its design after incidents, including those involving children. The city plans to retain the remaining portion of the protected lane, indicating a response to the feedback received from residents and stakeholders.
"After several incidents - including some involving children - on a section of the Bedford Avenue bike lane in Williamsburg, Department of Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez and I listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback."
"A number of crashes have been reported along the Bedford Avenue bike lane in recent months. In January, a boy was hit by the rider of a motorized scooter as he crossed the bike lane to the sidewalk."
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