"The Mamdani administration wants to remake Bergen and Dean as low-traffic, traffic-calmed bike boulevards. The idea is to steer through-traffic over to larger streets while still preserving access for residents, deliveries and other local trips."
"Protected bike facilities are associated with a 29.2% drop in pedestrian deaths and serious injuries, according to department evaluations. Broader safety treatments, including parking-protected bike lanes, have been linked to an 18.1% reduction in deaths and serious injuries for all road users."
"Parents and community groups, including the Bergen Bike Bus that rolls weekly from Rockaway Avenue to Court Street, have been pushing for safer east-west routes so kids can bike to school without feeling like they are dicing with traffic."
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration plans to convert Bergen and Dean Streets into bike boulevards, prioritizing cyclists and pedestrians. The project will reconfigure about 10 miles of roadway, with the first phase starting in 2027. The redesign aims to reduce through-traffic while maintaining access for local residents and deliveries. Data from NYC DOT indicates that protected bike facilities significantly decrease pedestrian deaths and serious injuries. Community groups advocate for safer routes for children biking to school, supported by organizations like Transportation Alternatives.
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