{"id":40224,"date":"2026-04-22T14:44:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=40224"},"modified":"2026-04-22T14:44:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:44:26","slug":"mamdani-administration-announces-new-bus-lanes-infrastructure-upgrades-along-linden-boulevard-to-deliver-faster-buses-safer-streets-in-brooklyn-high-crash-corridor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/40224","title":{"rendered":"Mamdani administration announces new bus lanes, infrastructure upgrades along Linden Boulevard to deliver faster buses, safer streets in Brooklyn high-crash corridor"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn announced plans to install new bus lanes and safety upgrades\u00a0along Linden Boulevard, one of Brooklyn\u2019s most dangerous corridors, from Fountain Avenue to Conduit Avenue in East New York.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The project will deliver faster, more reliable buses for 60,000 daily riders, while improving access to nearby subway lines and reconnecting neighborhoods long divided by the boulevard. Along this stretch, one person is injured in a traffic crash every four days, on average.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project will deliver faster, more reliable buses for the 60,000 New Yorkers who rely on them every day \u2014 parents getting their kids to school, workers trying to clock in on time, families picking up groceries on the way home,\u201d said\u00a0<\/strong>Mayor Mamdani.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd redesigning this historically dangerous corridor will make it safer for everyone who has to cross it. When we make our buses faster and our streets safer, we\u2019re making a clear choice about the kind of city we want to be: one that puts people first.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFaster buses and safer streets are what New Yorkers deserve,\u201d said\u202fDeputy Mayor for Operations Julia Kerson.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese improvements will\u202fnot only ensure quicker commutes and safer conditions for residents, but they will also better connect\u202fneighborhoods,\u202fbringing\u202freal-life improvements\u202fto the entire\u202farea.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMayor Mamdani has tasked us with delivering fast buses for New Yorkers and our redesign of Linden Boulevard will help deliver on this promise for so many residents in East New York, where these buses are a lifeline to connect to jobs, healthcare appointments and so much more. With the nearest subway a far walk away, residents here must cross ten lanes of vehicle traffic just to board buses that end up stuck in traffic, behind double-parked cars \u2014 that is going to change under the Mamdani administration,\u201d said\u00a0NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe proposal will help bring much-needed safety and order to Linden Boulevard, deliver faster buses for tens of thousands of New Yorkers and better connect neighborhoods long divided by this wide roadway.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLinden Boulevard is a critical corridor for this community, and since the beginning of the Jewel Streets Neighborhood Planning process, residents have been clear that safer, more well-connected streets must be a priority,\u201d said\u00a0Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Dina Levy.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the City plans for future affordable housing growth along Linden, we have to invest in the infrastructure that makes neighborhoods work for people who live there today. This project responds to community priorities and will make Linden Boulevard safer, more active and better able to support the neighborhood\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDedicated bus lanes keep buses moving and projects like the proposed redesign of Linden Boulevard are gamechangers to improve safety and bus service for riders,\u201d said\u00a0<\/strong>MTA NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a win for everyone using the roads \u2014 safer for pedestrians, bus operators, bus riders and motorists, and with connections to six bus routes and six subway lines, it strengthens the transit network overall.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beginning in late 2026, NYC DOT will install eight new bus boarding islands, which will also serve as pedestrian refuge islands and shorten crossing distances.<\/p>\n

The agency will add two new signalized intersections at Pine Street and Emerald Street to reduce gaps between crosswalks and better connect East New York and the Jewel Streets area. Five slip lanes will be closed or redesigned to improve safety and support bus operations.<\/p>\n

The project will benefit riders on six routes: B13, B14, B15, B20, BM5 and Q8. Faster and more reliable service will improve connections to the A, C, J, Z, L and 3 subway lines, as well as to JFK Airport, Brookdale Hospital and Gateway Center.<\/p>\n

Along the Linden corridor, 54% of residents commute via public transportation and 57% of households do not have access to a private vehicle. The nearest subway station is more than a half-mile away.
\nBetween 2021 and 2025, the corridor recorded 443 traffic injuries, including 15 severe injuries and one fatality. Linden Boulevard is designated a Vision Zero Priority Corridor, meaning it ranks among the highest in Brooklyn for pedestrian deaths and serious injuries per mile.<\/p>\n

NYC DOT expects to complete the Linden Boulevard redesign in 2027.<\/p>\n

\u201cInstalling new bus lanes along Linden Boulevard is an important first step for increased connectivity and improved street safety in Brooklyn’s eastern neighborhoods,\u201d said\u00a0Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany Brooklynites living along Linden Boulevard currently face serious subway gaps. As we await the finalization of the Interborough Express, these bus lane additions can speed up transit for these residents and more easily connect them to vital community infrastructure like Brookdale Hospital and JFK Airport. I thank the NYC DOT for making this important update, and I look forward to continuing working together to improve transit for Brooklynites.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis long-overdue investment in Linden Boulevard is a critical step toward making our communities safer, more connected and more equitable. For far too long, residents of East New York and the surrounding neighborhoods have navigated a corridor marked by preventable crashes and limited transit access,\u201d said\u00a0State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese improvements will not only enhance safety for pedestrians and drivers, but also deliver faster, more reliable bus service for the tens of thousands of riders who depend on public transportation every day. I commend NYC DOT for advancing a plan that reflects the needs of our community and supports our broader vision of accessibility, economic opportunity and quality of life for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPublic safety and transportation go hand in hand, and it\u2019s critical that we continue investing in infrastructure that protects and serves our communities. The planned improvements along Linden Boulevard are a meaningful step toward ensuring the safety of residents in the 42nd Council District, particularly in areas that have historically been a concern,\u201d said\u00a0Council Member Chris Banks.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis corridor has presented real challenges for pedestrians, drivers and transit riders alike. By implementing dedicated bus lanes, safer crossings and traffic-calming measures, we are not only improving mobility but also taking concrete steps to reduce injuries and save lives. I commend the NYC Department of Transportation for prioritizing this high-crash corridor and look forward to seeing these changes create a safer, more connected Linden Boulevard for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLinden Boulevard has long failed Brooklynites, combining the dangers of a major highway with slow and unreliable bus service. Starting this year, bus lanes, boarding islands and pedestrian refuges will make the street work better for 60,000 daily bus riders, saving time, increasing safety and knitting the surrounding communities together,\u201d said\u00a0Riders Alliance Policy and Communications Director Danny Pearlstein.<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks to Mayor Mamdani, Commissioner Flynn and the Department of Transportation for delivering these essential upgrades along such a critical transit corridor.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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