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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
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Q Train Service Changes – Jan. 7-13, 2012
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
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Q Train Service Announcements – Jan-March 2012
Monday, December 19th, 2011
There will be no Q train service between Prospect Park and 57th Street during the weekends of Jan. 7-9, Jan. 14-16, Jan. 21-23, Jan. 28-30, Feb. 11-13, Feb. 18-20 and Feb. 25-27. Shuttle buses will replace all Q subway service between Prospect Park and Atlantic/Pacific Street. For travel between Atlantic/Pacific and 57th Street, riders are instructed to take the N train which operates on the same line. According to the MTA, the weekend diversions are for track work and replacement.
Southbound Q trains operate express between Kings Highway and Brighton Beach during the weekend of March 17-19.
Check www.mta.info for further updates.
F and G Train Service Changes
Thursday, November 17th, 2011Shuttle buses will replace F and G service between Jay Street and 18th Avenue from 12:01 am Saturday, November 19 – 5:00 am Monday, November 21.
B/Q Service Announcements
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011Shuttle buses will replace all B & Q subway service between Pacific Street and Prospect Park from 10:00 pm Friday, November 25 until 5:00 am on Monday, November 28th. This is due to ongoing construction work for the Atlantic Yards Arena. Check www.mta.info for further updates.
Street Closure Due to Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project
Monday, March 7th, 2011Granite Construction has informed us that Avenue L between East 15th Street and East 17th Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Monday, March 7th to Sunday, March 20th due to crane operations to lift and install precast units onto rail cars at Avenue L.
New Traffic Signal at Glenwood and East 24th Street
Thursday, February 24th, 2011The New York City Department of Transportation has informed us that, after conducting a traffic study, it will be installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Glenwood Road and East 24th Street. The installation should be completed by June 30th.
Community District 14 Gets a New Traffic Light
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011The New York City Department of Transportation has informed us that, after conducting a traffic study, it will be installing a new traffic light at the intersection of Farragut Road and East 23rd Street. The installation should be completed by May 31st.
Message from 70th Precinct Regarding Bicycle Accidents and Traffic Enforcement
Friday, January 7th, 2011Deputy Inspector Ralph Monteforte, Commanding Officer of the 70th Precinct, sent this notice to CB14 regarding bicycle accidents and traffic enforcement:
Bicycle accidents and bicyclist injuries have seen a dramatic increase in the past year. Please be advised that in an effort to reduce these types of accidents, the 70th Precinct will be holding bicyclists more accountable for their actions by issuing traffic violations. Bicyclists must adhere to many of the same rules of the road as motorists do. For example, stopping at red lights, obeying traffic devices, etc. In addition, to reduce serious injuries to bicyclists, the 70th Precinct will issue violations to bicyclists who utilize headphones while riding a bicycle, and do not utilize a bicycle lane when it is available. It is the 70th Precinct’s mission to keep the roadways safe for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Thank you for your compliance.
Deputy Inspector Ralph Monteforte
70th Precinct Commanding Officer
New 2011 DOT Parking Meter Rates
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011On January 3, 2011, DOT will begin to change some meter rates. Rates will change as follows:
- In Manhattan south of 86th Street, where passenger and commercial parking rates at muni-meters are $2.50 per hour, rates will increase to $3 per hour.
- Throughout the City, where passenger parking rates at metered locations are 25¢ for 20 minutes, rates will increase to 25¢ for 15 minutes.
DOT estimates that these changes will be complete by June 30th, 2011.
Rehabilitation of Ocean Avenue Bridge Between Avenue H & Avenue I
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
On or about January 3, 2011, the New York City Department of Transportation Division of Bridges will begin the rehabilitation of the Ocean Avenue Bridge over the Long Island Rail Road between Avenues H and I.
The scope of work includes the demolition of a building under the bridge; removal and reconstruction of concrete parapets, concrete deck slab and concrete encased steel stringers, utilities, curb and sidewalk at both sides of the bridge; repair of the spalled concrete underdeck and resurfacing of the existing asphalt pavement. Graffiti will be removed and parapets painted.
The contractor will work on only one side of the bridge at a time. On the side under construction, traffic will be reduced to one 11-foot travel lane with a 5-foot protected pedestrian walkway. The opposite side will continue to have two moving lanes with one parking lane and sidewalk. The scheduled completion date is the fall of 2011.
Work will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Alternate Side Parking & Metered Parking Regulations Suspended Through January 2nd
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010The NYC Department of Transportation has announced that alternate side parking and parking meter regulations have been suspended for Thursday, December 30th for snow removal, and also on Friday, December 31st and Saturday, January 1st due to New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Alternate Side & Parking Meter Regulations Suspended Through Wednesday, December 29
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010The NYC Department of Transportation has announced that alternate side parking and parking meter regulations have been suspended through Wednesday, December 29th.
UPDATED: Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Monday, December 27th
Monday, December 27th, 2010The City has suspended alternate side parking rules for Monday 12/27 for snow removal. Parking tickets will not be issued for parking meters on Monday, December 27th (announced as of 12/27/10).
New Truck Delivery Windows To Help Alleviate Congestion on Church Avenue
Thursday, December 16th, 2010
The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) announced plans to implement a new truck delivery “window” along Brooklyn’s Church Avenue from East 16th to East 21st streets to ease congestion along the busy commercial corridor, improve parking opportunities for all motorists and enhance deliveries for the many businesses in the area.
After working with CB14 and the Church Avenue Business Improvement District, DOT designed the plan to address the local community’s concerns about chronic traffic congestion on Church Avenue.
The new parking regulations, set to begin on January 18, 2011, designate 40 metered spaces for weekday truck deliveries from 7 a.m. – noon, freeing up the one-hour metered parking spaces in the afternoons for other motorists. Metered parking for passenger vehicles will continue to be available all day at 90 meters on Church Avenue and on side streets. By consolidating freight deliveries to morning hours, the initiative optimizes the use of curb space by encouraging deliveries to be made earlier in the day, reduces double parking and curb idling and supports the city’s economy by making it easier for business patrons to park. For businesses that need later deliveries, truck loading and unloading will be available until 3 p.m. on weekdays on Church Avenue between East 18th and 19th streets.
Read more about the changes that will take effect starting January 18, 2011.
Partial Street Closure Due to Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project
Friday, October 22nd, 2010Granite Construction has informed us that Avenue J between East 15th Street and East 16th Street will be closed to vehicular traffic due to crane operation at Avenue J on:
- Saturday, October 23rd between 5 AM to 9 PM
- Saturday, October 30th between 5 AM to 9 PM
- November 1st to November 5th between 9 PM to 5 AM
Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project Update
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010Granite Construction has informed CB14 about the following service changes and work schedule for the Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project:
- Starting Monday, September 13, 2010 at 5 AM, southbound/Coney Island-bound service on the Q and B lines will be restored to the Avenue H and Avenue M train stations.
- For two weeks, there will be northbound/Manhattan-bound service on the Avenue H and Avenue M train stations as well as southbound/Coney Island-bound service.
- Starting Friday, September 24, 2010, northbound/Manhattan-bound service will cease at Avenue H and Avenue M until approximately Summer 2011.
- Transit users will be able to access both northbound and southbound Q and B train service at Avenue J, so they will not have to transfer at Newkirk Avenue to get to the Avenue M train station.
- The Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project should be substantially completed by Summer 2011.
- Rehabilitation at the Newkirk Plaza pedestrian mall (not Newkirk Plaza Station) should be completed by the end of 2010.
Changes to B and Q Train Service due to Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010The MTA has informed CB14 of the following changes to Brighton Line Subway Service due to the rehabilitation project:
This is to inform you that MTA NYC Transit will be operating shuttle buses along the Brighton B/Q subway line from Prospect Park to Stillwell Avenue during three upcoming weekends, due to the ongoing station rehabilition projects from Newkirk Avenue to Kings Highway along the line. Shuttle buses will service all stations between Prospect Park and Stillwell Avenue, and NYC Transit personnel will be available to assist our customers in utilizing the alternate service. Posters will be placed at each affected station in advance of each weekend, and updated information will be available on our website at www.mta.info
The weekends when shuttle buses will replace trains (from 12:01 a.m. Saturdays through 5:00 a.m. Mondays are:
September 11-13
September 25-27
October 2-4 (this is currently a backup weekend and will be needed only if all work is not completed during the first two weekends)
Nighttime Street Closure Notice for Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010Granite Construction has informed CB14 about the following street closure and work in conjunction with the Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project:
Please be advised that Avenue L between East 15 Street and East 16 Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for crane operation at Avenue L between the hours of 9:00 pm to 5:00 am from August 24, 2010 to September 1, 2010.
Daytime Street Closure Notice for Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010Granite Construction has informed CB14 about the following street closure and work in conjunction with the Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project:
Please be advised that Elm Avenue between East 15 Street and Avenue M will be closed to vehicular traffic for crane operation at Elm Avenue between the hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturdays, and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Sundays from September 9th to November 9th.
National Grid Planned Work on Avenue L
Monday, August 16th, 2010CB14 has received information that National Grid will be working starting shortly on Avenue L between Ocean Avenue and East 17th Street for gas main installation and service replacements to accommodate increasing demand of gas in the area. The full notice is here:
Dear Valued Customer:
Please be advised that National Grid will be working on your block to install a new gas main/service in the next week or two. We would like to inform you about the nature of our work in case you have any questions. We are working on Avenue L between Ocean Ave and East 17th Street.
National Grid’s scheduled gas main installation and gas service replacements are necessary to accommodate the increased demand of gas in the area. We are up-sizing the pipe diameter to boost pressures in the region and add to the reliability of service to our customers. The main installation may be followed with service work to your building. This timeframe between the two operations may take several weeks. The anticipated duration of all of our work will be approximately ninety (90) business days. (more…)
Learn How to Bike Smart
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010CB14 has received the NYC Department of Transportation’s Bike Smart Guide: The Official Guide to Cycling in New York City, loaded with helpful tips to make bicycling safe and useful for everyone. To get your copy, download it here.
Traffic Light To Be Installed At Avenue L And East 23rd Street
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010CB14 has learned that the NYC Department of Transportation has approved our request for the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Avenue L and East 23rd Street. The installation is scheduled to be completed by November 30th.
CB14 Frees Up More Parking On Church Avenue With 1-Hour Meters
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
At the request of Brooklyn Community Board 14, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has reduced the parking regulations on Church Avenue from 2-hour metered parking to 1-hour parking.
“We are very glad that CB14, DOT and the Church Avenue BID were able to work together on improving the flow of traffic and the availability of parking on one of the most heavily trafficked commercial strips in our district,” said Alvin M. Berk, Chairman.
Last year, the Board’s Transportation Committee, headed by co-chairs Morris Sacks and Joseph Basso, introduced a resolution, which was subsequently adopted by the Board, recommending to DOT that the time regulations for metered parking be reduced to encourage a greater turnover of parking spaces, reduce double parking, and therefore improve overall traffic conditions on Church Avenue.
DOT’s alternative proposal, the Park Smart Program, would have established higher parking meters rates that would increase during “peak” hours when DOT determined there was higher demand for parking.
“In these difficult economic times, we want to ensure that our local commercial strips are as welcoming to potential customers as possible. This means more available and affordable parking so people continue to Shop Brooklyn!” added Doris Ortíz, District Manager.
UPDATED: Daytime Street Closure Notice for Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project
Friday, July 2nd, 2010Granite Construction has informed CB14 about the following street closure and work in conjunction with the Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project:
Please be advised that Elm Avenue between East 15 Street and Avenue M will be closed to vehicular traffic for crane operation at Elm Avenue between the hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturdays, and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Sundays from July 6th to October 6th.