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United Front of Electeds Join CB 3 to Ask for Protected Bikeway on Chrystie

11:11 AM EST on March 6, 2015

Advocates' design concept for a two-way protected bike lane on Chrystie Street. Streetmix by Dave "Paco" Abraham

A week after Manhattan Community Board 3 unanimously approved a resolution asking for a protected bike lane and pedestrian islands on Chrystie Street, elected officials representing the area -- from the city, state, and federal levels -- sent a letter to DOT Manhattan Borough Commissioner Margaret Forgione asking her to follow through [PDF].

The letter is signed by Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, State Senator Daniel Squadron, Assembly Member Sheldon Silver, Borough President Gale Brewer, and Council Member Margaret Chin. (The only elected officials representing the area who aren't included are the state's two U.S. Senators and the mayor himself.)

"We believe it is important to take into account the concerns of the local community board when it speaks so strongly," they write. "We ask DOT to study this area quickly, work closely with the community on any next steps, and keep our offices informed."

DOT says it will examine whether changes requested for Chrystie Street, such as a two-way protected bike lane, are feasible. The agency does not yet have a timetable for the study.

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