An appellate court judge intervened to prevent the removal of protected bike lanes from Bedford Avenue, issuing a temporary restraining order after an appeal by Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld. The order blocks the city from modifying the bike lane until a ruling is made. Mayor Adams announced the removal initiative in response to complaints from the Hasidic community. As the city prepared for demolition, the judge's ruling provided an opportunity for legal arguments against this action, prioritizing safety on the lane.
Judge Lourdes M. Ventura issued a temporary restraining order to prevent the city from removing or modifying the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, ensuring safety until a ruling is made.
The Adams administration is compelled to focus on legal preparations rather than proceeding with the removal of a critical safety project, which is the only protected bike lane in central Brooklyn.
Adams announced plans to revert three blocks of Bedford Avenue's protected bike lane to an unprotected status, following concerns from members of the local Hasidic community.
City workers were seen erecting "no parking" signs, signaling imminent demolition of the bike lane, just before the judge stepped in to halt the process.
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