Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Williamsburg

Grand Street where Juan Maldonado killed Matthew von Ohlen. Despite entreaties from Transportation Alternatives and local City Council Member Antonio Reynoso, among others, DOT has done nothing to make cycling safer on Grand since von Ohlen’s death. Photo: Google Maps

Motorist Who Killed Matthew von Ohlen and Fled the Scene Convicted of Manslaughter

By Brad Aaron | Sep 26, 2017 | 5 Comments

Juan Maldonado killed von Ohlen in the summer of 2016. On Monday, a jury convicted him of second-degree manslaughter, leaving the scene, and reckless driving.

Grand Street could become "the avenue of the future." Image: Street Plans Collaborative

Antonio Reynoso Ready to Fight for a Grand Street Where Transit and Bicycling Come First

By David Meyer | Sep 8, 2017 | 1 Comment

Brooklyn City Council Member Antonio Reynoso is ready to fight for a Grand Street dedicated to transit, biking, and walking.

DOT is considering repurposing the giant "parking fields" on Meeker Avenue under the BQE for biking and walking. Photo: Google Maps

DOT Remains Non-Committal on Building Bike Lanes on Meeker Avenue

By David Meyer | Jun 12, 2017 | 1 Comment

There’s room for a bikeway on Meeker, but DOT has yet to come up with a design and doesn't have a timetable for doing so.

The draft plan for shuttle bus service calls for three routes between Williamsburg and Manhattan. Map: MTA/DOT

Will Brooklyn Streets Get the Transit Priority They Need During the L Train Shutdown?

By David Meyer | Jun 9, 2017 | 5 Comments

During the L shutdown, the MTA plans to run shuttle buses at rush hour connecting Williamsburg to Manhattan. Some sort of transit priority treatment is on the table for Brooklyn streets where buses connect to the bridge, but what DOT has in mind isn't clear.

DOT plans to add two-way protected bike lanes at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge bike path in Brooklyn. Image: DOT

DOT Plans Better Bike Connections for Brooklyn Side of Williamsburg Bridge

By David Meyer | Mar 13, 2017 | 22 Comments

At Brooklyn Community Board 1, DOT will present a plan to improve bicycle connections on the Brooklyn side of the Williamsburg Bridge, including protected bike lanes on the blocks approaching the bridge's bike path.

Advocates suggest a car-free 14th Street with off-board fare collection and level boarding will be needed to keep people moving on 14th Street. Will DOT and the MTA agree? Image: BRT Planning International

DOT and MTA Expect to Reveal L Train Replacement Plan This Fall

By David Meyer | Feb 17, 2017 | 5 Comments

DOT and the MTA have a timetable for releasing their plan to keep L train riders moving when the western portion of the line is shut down for Sandy-related repairs. At a workshop last night, the agencies said they would release a preliminary plan in the spring and a final plan in the fall, with implementation to follow in 2018.

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