After months identifying several dangerous street conditions in our area, members of the Cobble Hill Association discussed potential improvements, collectively formed a presentation with several ideas for solutions, and then brought it to the Department of Transportation. Thankfully, last week an important element of the CHA's plan got a unanimous vote of approval from Community Board 2's Traffic and Transportation Committee, and will now allow the DOT to improve the intersection of Pacific and Court streets.
As the image above makes it clear, vehicles already park in the Northeast corner's existing "No Standing Zone." This creates a severe danger to motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists all merging at the intersection. The CHA believes an installation of on-street bicycle parking could offer a 24/7 solution that would not only enforce the existing "No-Standing" regulation but also addresses the demand for bicycle parking from Trader
Joe’s and other retailers. With the new Atlantic Avenue BID signed on as a maintenance partner, DOT agreed, and now thankfully CB2's endorsement has given the project a green light.
This was by no means the only idea the CHA proposed to make our streets safer. Other suggestions include additional crosswalks on Court street at Congress street, adjusting parking regulations in front of Trader Joe's to allow more loading and unloading without double parking, and adding neckdowns at the Amity/Dean intersection across Court Street (first with planters and paint, eventually with expanded sidewalks).
Click to view that full presentation, and stay tuned to this blog for progress as each step moves forward.
As the image above makes it clear, vehicles already park in the Northeast corner's existing "No Standing Zone." This creates a severe danger to motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists all merging at the intersection. The CHA believes an installation of on-street bicycle parking could offer a 24/7 solution that would not only enforce the existing "No-Standing" regulation but also addresses the demand for bicycle parking from Trader
Joe’s and other retailers. With the new Atlantic Avenue BID signed on as a maintenance partner, DOT agreed, and now thankfully CB2's endorsement has given the project a green light.
3 comments:
nothing about the dangerous situation that prevails in trying to cross pacific street at court street. it is a situation in which someone is going to get seriously injured if corrective steps are not taken.
nothing about the dangerous situation that prevails in trying to cross pacific street at court street. it is a situation in which someone is going to get seriously injured if corrective steps are not taken.
We agree someone is going to get hurt with the current configuration and consistently blocked views. That is why we suggested this solution. It will serve as 24/7 enforcement of the No Standing Zone, and let cars turn quickly without blocking the pedestrian crosswalk. The fact that there will be bike parking as well is kind of a bonus, but safety for people crossing is the biggest focus. Anonymous, Would you have done something differently or have a different solution?
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