Brooklyn Leaders Demand Redesign of Deadly Third Avenue Corridor After Fatal Hit-and-Run

Calls for Third Avenue Corridor Redesign

• 💔 Following a recent deadly hit-and-run that claimed two lives, traffic safety leaders in Brooklyn are urging the city to fulfill its promise to redesign the Third Avenue corridor.
• 🗣️ Advocates, like Jane Martin Lavo who lost her daughter years ago, are demanding action to prevent further tragedies on this dangerous street.

Dangers of the Third Avenue Corridor

• 🚗 The Third Avenue corridor is described as being treated like a highway by drivers, with a constant flow of large trucks and cars.
• 📈 Since 2018, approximately 80 New Yorkers have been killed or seriously injured along this two-mile stretch.
• ⏳ Despite discussions about a redesign plan starting in 2014, progress has been slow, with leaders questioning the delay.

Specific Safety Concerns

• 🏫 The intersection at 60th Street is highlighted as particularly dangerous, situated near three schools, suffering from poor lighting due to an overpass, and close to highway ramps.
• 🏙️ Leaders are calling for the city to commit real capital to implement safety treatments that address concerns while acknowledging the area's industrial business zone status.

City Hall's Response

• 💬 City Hall stated that before making major changes, they gather comprehensive input from community members and local businesses.
• 📝 The Department of Transportation is currently integrating public feedback from Sunset Park regarding the corridor redesign.