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New Safety Measures, Plus Meeting, In Prospect Park
New Safety Measures, Plus Meeting, In Prospect Park
Following a high-profile accident between a pedestrian and cyclist, Prospect Park Administration reports that they are working with the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure the safe enjoyment of the Park Drives by everyone. In an effort to slow cyclists at crosswalks and remind them to yield to pedestrians, the DOT has introduced a pilot program on Prospect Park's West Drive between Center Drive and Wellhouse Drive:
* Orange traffic barrels have been placed along the drive, narrowing the right lane of vehicle/cycling traffic into one lane.
* The narrower travel lane is expected to both slow traffic and alert drivers and riders to the upcoming pedestrian crossing.
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* In addition, signs have been posted to alert cyclists that the intersection of West Drive and Wellhouse Drive (near Vanderbilt Playground) is a pedestrian crossing, as well as to remind pedestrians to use the crosswalk.
* This week, DOT will be placing a high visibility crosswalk at the intersection.
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* NYPD is planning roving enforcement of yield-to-pedestrian laws as well.
Additionally, a reminder that tonight there is a meeting of the Prospect Park Road Sharing Taskforce at the Prospect Park Picnic House at 6pm. The public is welcome, so if you can, please attend and speak up about any concerns you may have.
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