"The $15.5 million project will allow cyclists to travel between Parkside Avenue and Empire Boulevard without having to tangle with motorists. The project will also add a new pedestrian plaza dedicated to late U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm to Prospect Park's Parkside entrance."
"Rosa Gonzalez, who lives near the park's Ocean Avenue side, said navigating between drivers and bicyclists is a challenge. 'Even to cross is bad. You could get hit sometimes. The bikes don't look at you - they just keep running,' she said."
"'Families from across the city walk and bike to Brooklyn's backyard, and with so much foot traffic, the park's adjacent streets must be calm and focused on people,' Transportation Commissioner Michael Flynn wrote in a statement."
Construction of a two-way bike path along Ocean Avenue will begin, allowing cyclists to travel safely between Parkside Avenue and Empire Boulevard. The $15.5 million project includes a new pedestrian plaza dedicated to Shirley Chisholm, upgraded facilities, widened sidewalks, and shorter crossing distances. Local residents express concerns about safety, hoping the new lane will improve order. Additional bike-friendly roads are being developed, with a completion date expected in fall 2027, coinciding with other park improvements.
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