Schermerhorn StreetSchermerhorn StreetTransit Plaza, Traffic Calming and Bicycle ParkingTransit Plaza, Traffic Calming and Bicycle Parking

Project Location

Growing Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood

with new high-rise residential

development

Close proximity to Borough Hall,

MetroTech, Fulton Street Mall

and area colleges

Main subway entrance to A, C and G train on Schermerhorn

Street at Hoyt Street

Project Background

Maintenance Partner required for Plazas with

bicycle parking and without

The CLS BID requested streetscape improvements and a method to prevent illegal parking on sidewalk

Existing Conditions

Lack of bicycle parking at transit hub

High pedestrian volumes, narrow sidewalks and poor pedestrian circulation

Illegal parking

Existing Conditions

Low vehicular volumes, wide moving lanes and a lack of greenery

Proposal Intersection of Hoyt Street and Schermerhorn Street

Creation of a roadbed plaza: 17 feet wide by 70 feet long

Potted plants will delineate the new plaza, provide safety from vehicles and

a green aesthetic amenity

Project Limits from Smith Street to east of Nevins

Shared bike markings extend from Smith Street to Nevins Street

Rendering of Proposed Improvements

The Court Livingston Schermerhorn BID will maintain the space and

care for the plants