Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Community Boards

The DOT project calls for six miles of protected bike lanes on Northern Boulevard and other streets near Joe Michaels Mile. Image: DOT

Queens CB 11 Endorses Northern Blvd Bike Lane and More Safety Fixes Near Joe Michaels Mile

By David Meyer | Jun 6, 2017 | 1 Comment

Last night, Queens Community Board 11 endorsed six miles of new protected bike lanes connecting Joe Michaels Mile to Northern Boulevard and points south, prioritizing safety above the parking complaints aired by some people in attendance.

The DOT plan would shorten crossing distances and make room for a two-way protected bike lane. Image: DOT

Andy Cohen Knows Broadway Won't Get Safer If It Stays Wide and Fast

By David Meyer | May 26, 2017 | 4 Comments

Will DOT make Broadway a safe street for people walking to Van Cortlandt Park and a viable bike route for the northwest Bronx?

"I'm endorsing this project because I think it's great, I think it's something we need, and I don't see any harm to this project for all of us," said Council Member Karen Koslowitz. Photo: David Meyer

With Endorsements From Koslowitz and Community Board 6, Next Phase of Queens Blvd Redesign Ready to Roll

By David Meyer | May 11, 2017 | 5 Comments

Last night, Queens Community Board 6 overwhelmingly endorsed DOT's plan to extend protected bike lanes, pedestrian safety improvements, and traffic-calming treatments on Queens Boulevard through Rego Park to Yellowstone Boulevard.

A rendering of the redesigned Queens Boulevard once it's built out with concrete and street plantings. Image: DOT

Queens Boulevard Safety Overhaul in Rego Park Clears Community Board 6 Committee

By David Meyer | May 2, 2017 | 21 Comments

Last night, the public got a look at the next phase of DOT's Queens Boulevard redesign, which will extend protected bike lanes, pedestrian safety improvements, and traffic calming treatments through Rego Park to Yellowstone Boulevard. The project got a thumbs up from the Queens Community Board 6 transportation committee in a 7 to 3 vote.

CB 12 endorsed a protected bikeway segment for Dyckman Street (below). DOT has allowed the board to delay a road diet for the street’s commercial zone. Image: DOT

Tomorrow: Tell DOT to Get Moving on a Safer Dyckman Street

By Brad Aaron | Apr 19, 2017 | No Comments

CB 12 and DOT are hosting yet another public meeting. It's important that DOT and the board once again hear from people who want the city to finally move forward with a safer Dyckman Street.

Ann Pfoser Darby, facing the camera, was first appointed to Queens CB 4 in 1987 and held her seat for 30 years, until she was canned for cheering on deportations. Photo: Juan Restrepo

Ann Pfoser Darby’s Out at Queens CB 4, But It Will Take More to Reform Community Boards

By Brad Aaron | Apr 7, 2017 | 4 Comments

Ann Pfoser Darby won't be deciding transportation policy at Queens CB 4 anymore. But the problems with this community board -- and others -- are bigger than a single member.

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