This Week: Bond Street Bike Lane, WalkNYC in the Bronx

Here are the highlights from an abbreviated week of the Streetsblog calendar. Check the full calendar for more advocate meet-ups and other events.

  • Wednesday: Brooklyn Community Board 18’s general board meeting will include a presentation from DOT on plans to improve the Jamaica Bay Greenway. 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: Meet DOT staff and learn about new WalkNYC wayfinding signs planned for Mott Haven, Grand Concourse and Highbridge. This workshop will highlight local destinations and transit options, identify commercial corridors, and encourage walking. 6:00 p.m.
  • Also Thursday: DOT will present its plan for bike lanes and sharrows on Bond Street to Brooklyn Community Board 6’s transportation committee. 6:30 p.m.

Keep an eye on the calendar for updated listings. Got an event we should know about? Drop us a line.

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