The proposed protected bike lane would calm traffic, provide a safe and convenient new link in the bike network, and make walking to Prospect Park less dangerous. Image: NYCDOT.

The last time we checked in on plans for a two-way protected bike path on Prospect Park West, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz had registered his displeasure with the idea of slowing traffic and improving safety at the expense of a few parking spaces. Next Monday, you can see where things stand at a DOT open house about the project, co-hosted by City Council members Brad Lander and Steve Levin and Community Board 6.

The basic concept that DOT rolled out last year would calm vehicle speeds and shorten crossing distances on PPW by replacing a traffic lane with the two-way bike path. By giving cyclists a safe and direct on-street option, the plan also promises to reduce bike-ped conflicts on the sidewalk next to the park.

If you’d like to see this project move forward, you can see the current re-design and talk to DOT staff at Monday’s open house.

Show up any time between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Elohim, 274 Garfield Place.