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It’s Time to Extend the New, Safer Queens Boulevard to Rego Park

Pedestrian and cyclist injuries on Queens Boulevard dropped more than 40 percent after a redesign in 2015.

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Biking Way Up on Redesigned Queens Boulevard, Cyclist Injuries Down

The new bike lane, expanded pedestrian space, and mall-to-mall crosswalk at Van Loon Street.

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Queens Blvd Redesign Phase 2: A Big Improvement With One Major Flaw

Crossing 111th Street to get to Flushing Meadows Corona Park is like crossing a highway. Photo: DOT

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The 111th Street Safety Project Has Changed, But Queens CB 4 Has Not

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Deadly Woodhaven Boulevard and NYC’s Broken Community Board Process

Ferreras Joins Corona Families to Demand Action From de Blasio on 111th St

The Campaign for a Safer Bike Connection to Joe Michaels Mile

<p>Brad Aaron began writing for Streetsblog in 2007, after years as a reporter, editor, and publisher in the alternative weekly business. Brad adopted New York&#8217;s dysfunctional traffic justice system as his primary beat for Streetsblog. He lives in Manhattan.</p>


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