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14 MAY 01, 2026
NYC Administration Announces

New Bus Lanes, Infrastructure Upgrades

Along Linden Boulevard

Project will improve safety and reconnect neighborhoods with new bus boarding
islands, expanded pedestrian medians and crossings

OUR BUREAU With the nearest subway a far walk
away, residents here must cross ten
NEW YORK, NY
lanes of vehicle traffic just to board
ayor Zohran Kwame Mam- buses that end up stuck in traffic,
dani and New York City behind double-parked cars — that
MDepartment of Transpor- is going to change under the Mam-
tation (NYC DOT) Commissioner dani administration,” said NYC DOT
Mike Flynn have announced plans to Commissioner Mike Flynn. “The
install new bus lanes and safety up- proposal will help bring much-need-
grades along Linden Boulevard, one ed safety and order to Linden Boule-
of Brooklyn’s most dangerous corri- vard, deliver faster buses for tens of
dors, from Fountain Avenue to Con- thousands of New Yorkers and better
duit Avenue in East New York. connect neighborhoods long divided
The project will deliver faster, by this wide roadway.”
more reliable buses for 60,000 dai- “Linden Boulevard is a critical
ly riders, while improving access to corridor for this community, and since
nearby subway lines and reconnect- Rendering of a redesigned Linden Boulevard, at Crescent Street, the beginning of the Jewel Streets
ing neighborhoods long divided by Neighborhood Planning process, resi-
the boulevard. Along this stretch, one in East New York, Brooklyn. Credit: NYC DOT dents have been clear that safer, more
person is injured in a traffic crash ev- well-connected streets must be a pri-
ery four days, on average. When we make our buses faster and connect neighborhoods, bringing re- ority,” said Housing Preservation and
“This project will deliver faster, our streets safer, we’re making a clear al-life improvements to the en- Development Commissioner Dina
more reliable buses for the 60,000 choice about the kind of city we want tire area.” Levy. “As the City plans for future
New Yorkers who rely on them ev- to be: one that puts people first.” “Mayor Mamdani has tasked us affordable housing growth along Lin-
ery day — parents getting their kids “Faster buses and safer streets with delivering fast buses for New den, we have to invest in the infrastruc-
to school, workers trying to clock in are what New Yorkers deserve,” Yorkers and our redesign of Linden ture that makes neighborhoods work
on time, families picking up groceries said Deputy Mayor for Operations Boulevard will help deliver on this for people who live there today. This
on the way home,” said Mayor Mam- Julia Kerson. “These improve- promise for so many residents in East project responds to community prior-
dani. “And redesigning this histori- ments will not only ensure quicker New York, where these buses are a ities and will make Linden Boulevard
cally dangerous corridor will make it commutes and safer conditions for lifeline to connect to jobs, healthcare safer, more active and better able to
safer for everyone who has to cross it. residents, but they will also better appointments and so much more. support the neighborhood’s future.”

NYC Children Open Seven Formerly Vacant Early Childhood Education Centers

ayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Schools Chancellor Kamar Sam- classrooms sat empty while parents were told to wait. Today we’re opening
uels and New York City children cut through “red tape” at a for- doors – and we’re proving that this city can meet the urgency of working
Mmerly vacant early child childhood education center in Downtown families with action, not excuses.”
Brooklyn, marking its official opening ahead of the fall term. “When families can learn, grow and connect within their own communi-
The Atlantic Avenue center is one of seven previously vacant sites that ties, children begin their educational journey feeling secure, supported and
will open this fall, creating about 240 new 3-K seats citywide. The openings set up for success,” said Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels. “I am proud to
follow last week’s announcement that the city would activate long-unused expand access to these critically-needed programs for nearly 700 kids across
facilities to meet persistent demand for early childhood education. the City, ensuring New York’s Cutest have the strong start they deserve.”
The Mayor also announced today the City will add roughly 450 3-K “The City of New York has been paying rent on a brand-new early child-
seats at community-based organizations this fall, the first phase of a broader hood center on Atlantic Avenue – but has refused to open it,” said Council
expansion aimed at making 3-K truly universal. Member Lincoln Restler. “Finally, after years of advocacy from my office
“No family should have to cross borough lines for child care when the and our community, the Mamdani administration is delivering on universal
space exists right on their block,” said Mayor Mamdani. “For years, these 3K at 274 Atlantic and across New York City.”

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