Atlantic Avenue Corridor Public Kickoff Meeting Community Board 8 Presentation

June 24th, 2014 DCP Transportation Planning Division

DCP Brooklyn Office

Why are we here?

• We are starting a Transportation Study of Atlantic Avenue – From Vanderbilt Avenue to Ralph Avenue

Why are we here?

• We’re here to explore solutions to ongoing transportation issues in the community.

• We want to improve safety and livability as part of Mayor De Blasio’s Vision Zero

• We are looking at ways to make Atlantic Avenue a more pedestrian friendly street

What other projects are we doing in your area?

• NYCDOT East New York Transportation Study • DCP Sustainable Communities Study in ENY • Mayor De Blasio’s Affordable Housing Plan

– Mentions Atlantic Avenue as a major boulevard with public transit.

How can you help your community? Let’s split up and brainstorm!

• What are your top concerns on the avenue? • What do you want to be fixed here? • How can we make it more welcoming and

safer to cross? • What do you envision for a more pedestrian

friendly neighborhood? • Who can we contact for potential

partnerships?

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