Bronx Residents Raise Concerns Over Hazardous Road Design Near GW Bridge After MTA Bus Crash

Hazardous Intersection Near GW Bridge

• ⚠️ Residents in the Bronx are alerting city officials to a dangerous intersection along the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp to the George Washington Bridge.
• 📌 The ramp along University Avenue is described as too narrow for trucks and buses, with a concrete divider separating a bike lane contributing to the problem.

Recent MTA Bus Crash and Injuries

• 💥 A BX11 MTA bus crashed into a concrete barrier on the ramp just before noon on Tuesday, injuring at least three people.
• 🚌 MTA officials stated the bus was making a left turn onto the ramp when the accident occurred.

Blame and Disagreement Over Causes

• 🚧 Some commuters attribute the crash to the protected bike lane installed last year, claiming it creates tight turns for larger vehicles.
• 🚲 Others, like daily bike lane user Miguel Garcia, disagree, stating the bike lane is beneficial and does not impede bus traffic.

History of Accidents and MTA Response

• 🚨 This is not the first bus accident at this intersection; an articulated bus crashed through a barrier four years ago.
• 📊 MTA data indicates buses have made 2.3 million trips through the intersection in the last four years, suggesting a low accident rate.
• 🔍 The MTA is conducting a thorough review of the recent accident, and the Department of Transportation is also reviewing the crash for potential safety changes.