Overview
- New offset bus lanes are planned for Fordham Road to speed service for roughly 130,000 daily riders, a design DOT says will improve reliability compared with curbside lanes.
- The Ashland Place gap in Fort Greene will be closed by converting the southern block to one‑way traffic and adding a two‑way protected bike lane, creating a continuous protected route across Brooklyn.
- Brooklyn expansions also include parking‑protected bike lanes on Brooklyn and Kingston avenues with a protected loop around Wingate Park, plus a broader Midwood–Flatbush–East Flatbush network and intersection upgrades.
- Riders Alliance criticized the Fordham plan as less ambitious than a car‑free busway and skipped the announcement, while the city said it will monitor speeds and consider further measures if the 20% target is not met.
- Making buses free remains unresolved as the mayor and MTA say any fare changes require replacement revenue and additional approvals beyond the city’s control.