Statement by Public Advocate de Blasio on Decision to Halt Bay Ridge Parkway Bike Lane

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Wiley Norvell, (212) 669-4813/(646) 422-9614

“I commend the Department of Transportation for responding to community concerns by halting its plans to install a bike lane in Bay Ridge. This was an important step forward that shows a willingness to respect the input of residents and community leaders. I challenge the Department to make listening to New Yorkers standard procedure and to be willing to incorporate community feedback into its projects.”

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