"Known as the Flatbush Avenue bus priority project, the goal is get city buses moving faster. According to the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), the average bus speed on Flatbush Avenue is often four mph. Citywide, bus speeds have been reported as slow as eight mph. DOT and transit advocates have said that center-running bus lanes and other enhancements on the corridor will speed up bus travel, in part, by reducing traffic congestion."
"Private cars will still be able to use the street, but drivers will have fewer lanes. Two driving lanes will be turned into bus-only lanes. The major overhaul also includes the construction of six large concrete bus boarding islands to physically separate bus lanes and 28,800 feet of new pedestrian space. Eventually, there will be: 11 dedicated loading zones that can fit over 50 trucks or 83 passenger vehicles; and up to 14 new roadway bike parking areas to accommodate more than 170 bikes, DOT said."
Work on the Flatbush Avenue redesign begins this week, with project completion expected in 2026. The redesign removes two vehicle lanes and installs center-running bus lanes and six large concrete bus boarding islands to physically separate buses from traffic. The plan creates 28,800 feet of new pedestrian space, 11 dedicated loading zones for trucks or passenger vehicles, and up to 14 roadway bike parking areas for more than 170 bikes. The project aims to speed buses—average bus speed on Flatbush is often four mph and citywide speeds have been reported as low as eight mph. The chosen plan was selected in June.
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