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Safer Walk to Pier 6 Being Implemented

BococaLand

As much as we love Pier 6 at Brooklyn Bridge Park, we totally hate getting there. Whether walking on Columbia or Atlantic, the ramps to and from the BQE are always scaring the living stuffing out of us. And yes, there’s been some changes, but not enoug... »

On Path to Brooklyn Bridge Park, DOT Plans Safer Way Across BQE On-Ramp

Streetsblog New York City

A redesign of this Atlantic Avenue on-ramp to the BQE should make walking to Brooklyn Bridge Park easier and safer. Image: Google Maps Just one of the many problems with running an interstate highway through the heart of an urban area is what to do wit... »

Street Upgrades Near Brooklyn Bridge Park Gain Steam

Brownstoner

Yesterday at the Community Board 2 Transportation Meeting the DOT presented an extensive update on three projects happening around Brooklyn Bridge Park. The first has to do with traffic changes at the BQE entrance ramp off Atlantic Avenue. Residents ha... »

MEAN STREETS: City admits Atlantic Avenue right on red is wrong

The Brooklyn Paper

See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.Kate BriqueletThe Brooklyn PaperCrossing Atlantic Avenue to reach Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6 will no longer be a dangerous game of “Frogger” for park-goers after the city stops allowing motorists to make right tur... »

BRIDGE ‘PARK’: Dusty dog run colors pooches pink, pet owners claim

The Brooklyn Paper

See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Kate BriqueletThe Brooklyn PaperMan’s best friend is biting the dust — and to the horror of dog-lovers, rolling around in it and taking it home! Locals are demanding that Brooklyn Bridge Park replace the gravel at... »

Brooklyn Heights Vet Closes, End of An Era

mcbrooklyn

We were sad to hear that the Brooklyn Heights Veterinary Hospital at 59 Hicks Street has closed, but we weren't surprised. The last three times we took our cats there for shots, etc., the place was nearly deserted.__________________________UPDATE: An e... »

Busing New Jersey Nets Fans through Brooklyn?

mcbrooklyn

Ron Shiffman, a professor at the Pratt Institute’s Center for Planning and the Environment and treasurer for Develop Don’t Destroy Brooklyn, is looking for ways to cope with the massive influx of traffic Barclay's Center is expected to generate.Accordi... »

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City slowing down drivers near Brooklyn Bridge Park 

NYDailyNews.com Headlines

A feared Atlantic Avenue intersection near Brooklyn Bridge Park is getting a summer makeover with plans to slow down speeding traffic racing towards the expressway. »

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