{"title":"Flatbush Streets for People","link":[{"@attributes":{"href":"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/","rel":"alternate"}},{"@attributes":{"href":"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/feeds\/atom.xml","rel":"self"}}],"id":"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/","updated":"2025-02-01T00:00:00-05:00","entry":[{"title":"Dorchester and Ditmas need protected bike lanes!","link":{"@attributes":{"href":"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/blog\/articles\/dorchester-ditmas-landing.html","rel":"alternate"}},"published":"2025-02-01T00:00:00-05:00","updated":"2025-02-01T00:00:00-05:00","author":{"name":"Flatbush Streets for People"},"id":"tag:flatbushstreetsforpeople.com,2025-02-01:\/blog\/articles\/dorchester-ditmas-landing.html","content":"<h1>Tell the Mayor and DOT to put safety first!<\/h1>\n<div class=\"center\" style=\"padding: 2em;\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"action-button\" href=\"https:\/\/act.transalt.org\/a\/flatbush-streets-4-people\" title=\"Sign Flatbush Streets for People's Petition!\">Sign our petition!<\/a><\/div>\n\n<p>Also, speak up for prompt action on protected bike lanes at the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/cb14brooklyn.com\/meeting\/transportation-committee-meeting-february-2025\/\">CB14 Transportation Committee meeting<\/a> on Wednesday, February 19, 6:30 PM, online.<\/p>\n<h2>NYC DOT has identified Dorchester Road and Ditmas Avenue as locations for potential protected bike lanes in our neighborhood.<\/h2>\n<p>We need you to speak up in favor of these bike lanes to ensure these lifesaving measures will come to our neighborhood. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/act.transalt.org\/a\/flatbush-streets-4-people\" title=\"Flatbush Streets for People Petition\">Sign our petition<\/a> and connect with our campaign by emailing <a href=\"mailto:flatbushstreetsforpeople@gmail.com\">flatbushstreetsforpeople@gmail.com<\/a> to be notified about upcoming meetings to support these protected bike lanes.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/images\/nycdot-protected-bike-lane-half-slide.jpg\" width=\"298\" height=\"400\" style=\"float: right; padding: 1em;\"><\/p>\n<p>Adding a protected bike lane would narrow the extra-wide single car lane currently on Dorchester Road and promote safer, slower speeds instead of reckless driving. A protected bike lane would also bring pedestrian safety improvements by making both of these streets a lot safer and easier to cross by increasing visibility and shortening crossing distances.<\/p>\n<p>You don't have to take our word for it\u2014DOT's own data shows that protected bike lanes make streets safer for everyone\u2014people walking, bicycling, and driving!<\/p>\n<p>They also make streets a lot safer for seniors in particular:<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/images\/nycdot-protected-bike-lane-seniors.jpg\" width=\"517\" height=\"282\" class=\"center\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; clear: both;\"><\/p>\n<h2>What can I do to help?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/act.transalt.org\/a\/flatbush-streets-4-people\" title=\"Flatbush Streets for People Petition\">Sign our petition<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li>Share our petition with your family, friends, and neighbors!<\/li>\n<li>Join our campaigns' mailing list to be notified about upcoming meetings to support these protected bike lanes - email <a href=\"mailto:flatbushstreetsforpeople@gmail.com\">flatbushstreetsforpeople@gmail.com<\/a> to get connected!<\/li>\n<li>Say you want protected bike lanes on this street by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/html\/dot\/html\/contact\/contact-form.shtml\">contacting DOT<\/a>!<ul>\n<li>Even if the form says there are already cases about this topic, we've found it's more effective to submit your own request in your own words.<\/li>\n<li>If you'd like, send us the case ID you get from DOT by email or social media\u2014we'd love to keep an eye on what response you get.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>"},{"title":"We deserve better buses on Flatbush Avenue!","link":{"@attributes":{"href":"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/blog\/articles\/flatbush-bus-landing.html","rel":"alternate"}},"published":"2025-02-01T00:00:00-05:00","updated":"2025-02-01T00:00:00-05:00","author":{"name":"Flatbush Streets for People"},"id":"tag:flatbushstreetsforpeople.com,2025-02-01:\/blog\/articles\/flatbush-bus-landing.html","content":"<h1>Tell the Mayor and DOT to put bus riders first!<\/h1>\n<div class=\"center\" style=\"padding: 2em;\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"action-button\" href=\"https:\/\/act.transalt.org\/a\/flatbush-streets-4-people\" title=\"Sign Flatbush Streets for People's Petition!\">Sign our petition!<\/a><\/div>\n\n<p>Also, speak up for Better Buses on Flatbush Avenue at the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/cb14brooklyn.com\/meeting\/transportation-committee-meeting-february-2025\/\">CB14 Transportation Committee meeting<\/a> on Wednesday, February 19, 6:30 PM, online.<\/p>\n<h2>DOT has identified Flatbush Avenue as a priority corridor, but their plans for improvement don't extend to the neighborhood of Flatbush.<\/h2>\n<p>We need you to speak up for bus lanes to improve service on the B41 and B103 in the neighborhood of Flatbush. Our neighborhood shouldn't be left behind!\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/act.transalt.org\/a\/flatbush-streets-4-people\" title=\"Flatbush Streets for People Petition\">Sign our petition<\/a> and connect with our campaign by emailing <a href=\"mailto:flatbushstreetsforpeople@gmail.com\">flatbushstreetsforpeople@gmail.com<\/a> to be notified about upcoming meetings to support these protected bike lanes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridersalliance.org\/news\/flatbush-bus-report\">A recent report from Riders Alliance<\/a> found that bus delays along Flatbush Avenue have negatively affected 91% of riders, and a shocking one in three riders have been reprimanded or even fired from work because of bus delays. Despite the Flatbush Avenue bus corridor being a crucial link for residents of Flatbush and our neighbors in Southern Brooklyn, published plans for improving bus service on Flatbush Avenue are only north of Grand Army Plaza. We need an equitable plan for bus lanes along the entire length of Flatbush Avenue to ensure reliable service for all bus riders.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/images\/flatbush-bus-report-executive-summary.jpg\" width=\"376\" height=\"305\" class=\"center\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; clear: both;\"><\/p>\n<h2>What can I do to help?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/act.transalt.org\/a\/flatbush-streets-4-people\" title=\"Flatbush Streets for People Petition\">Sign our petition<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li>Share our petition with your family, friends, and neighbors!<\/li>\n<li>Join our campaigns' mailing list to be notified about upcoming meetings to support these bus lanes - email <a href=\"mailto:flatbushstreetsforpeople@gmail.com\">flatbushstreetsforpeople@gmail.com<\/a> to get connected!<\/li>\n<li>Say you want dedicated bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/html\/dot\/html\/contact\/contact-form.shtml\">contacting DOT<\/a>!<ul>\n<li>Even if the form says there are already cases about this topic, we've found it's more effective to submit your own request in your own words.<\/li>\n<li>If you'd like, send us the case ID you get from DOT by email or social media\u2014we'd love to keep an eye on what response you get.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>"},{"title":"Ocean Avenue needs a protected bike lane!","link":{"@attributes":{"href":"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/blog\/articles\/ocean-ave-landing.html","rel":"alternate"}},"published":"2025-02-01T00:00:00-05:00","updated":"2025-02-01T00:00:00-05:00","author":{"name":"Flatbush Streets for People"},"id":"tag:flatbushstreetsforpeople.com,2025-02-01:\/blog\/articles\/ocean-ave-landing.html","content":"<h1>Tell the Mayor and DOT to put safety first!<\/h1>\n<div class=\"center\" style=\"padding: 2em;\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"action-button\" href=\"https:\/\/act.transalt.org\/a\/flatbush-streets-4-people\" title=\"Sign Flatbush Streets for People's Petition!\">Sign our petition!<\/a><\/div>\n\n<p>Also, speak up for prompt action on protected bike lanes at the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/cb14brooklyn.com\/meeting\/transportation-committee-meeting-february-2025\/\">CB14 Transportation Committee meeting<\/a> on Wednesday, February 19, 6:30 PM, online.<\/p>\n<h2>Ocean Avenue is a key bike route, but paint alone isn't protection.<\/h2>\n<p>We need you to speak up for a protected bike lane on Ocean Avenue to close a gap in the Prospect Park perimeter loop and create a truly safe north-south route south of Prospect Park.\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/act.transalt.org\/a\/flatbush-streets-4-people\" title=\"Flatbush Streets for People Petition\">Sign our petition<\/a> and connect with our campaign by emailing <a href=\"mailto:flatbushstreetsforpeople@gmail.com\">flatbushstreetsforpeople@gmail.com<\/a> to be notified about upcoming meetings to support these protected bike lanes.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/images\/nycdot-protected-bike-lane-half-slide.jpg\" width=\"298\" height=\"400\" style=\"float: right; padding: 1em;\"><\/p>\n<p>Paint alone is not protection. If we want this bike lane to be safe for everyone riding bicycles, including children, it needs to have a true barrier between the car lane and bike lane. Plus, protected bike lanes bring pedestrian safety improvements that make Ocean Avenue a lot safer and easier to cross by increasing visibility and shortening crossing distances.<\/p>\n<p>You don't have to take our word for it\u2014DOT's own data shows that protected bike lanes make streets safer for everyone\u2014people walking, bicycling, and driving!<\/p>\n<p>They also make streets a lot safer for seniors in particular:<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/images\/nycdot-protected-bike-lane-seniors.jpg\" width=\"517\" height=\"282\" class=\"center\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; clear: both;\"><\/p>\n<h2>What can I do to help?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/act.transalt.org\/a\/flatbush-streets-4-people\" title=\"Flatbush Streets for People Petition\">Sign our petition<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li>Share our petition with your family, friends, and neighbors!<\/li>\n<li>Join our campaigns' mailing list to be notified about upcoming meetings to support these protected bike lanes - email <a href=\"mailto:flatbushstreetsforpeople@gmail.com\">flatbushstreetsforpeople@gmail.com<\/a> to get connected!<\/li>\n<li>Say you want protected bike lanes on this street by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/html\/dot\/html\/contact\/contact-form.shtml\">contacting DOT<\/a>!<ul>\n<li>Even if the form says there are already cases about this topic, we've found it's more effective to submit your own request in your own words.<\/li>\n<li>If you'd like, send us the case ID you get from DOT by email or social media\u2014we'd love to keep an eye on what response you get.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>"},{"title":"Let's make it easier to cross at Caton & CIA!","link":{"@attributes":{"href":"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/blog\/articles\/lets-improve-caton-cia.html","rel":"alternate"}},"published":"2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00","updated":"2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00","author":{"name":"Flatbush Streets for People"},"id":"tag:flatbushstreetsforpeople.com,2024-04-04:\/blog\/articles\/lets-improve-caton-cia.html","content":"<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/html\/dot\/html\/contact\/contact-form.shtml\" id=\"hyperlocal-contact-form\" title=\"DOT contact form\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n<p>We need your voice to get a safer, better intersection here! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/html\/dot\/html\/contact\/contact-form.shtml\" title=\"DOT contact form\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"hyperlocal-if-mobile\">Click here to tell DOT to put safety first.<\/a> <span id=\"hyperlocal-if-desktop\">You can use the form at the right to contact DOT directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For \"What's the general topic?\", pick \"Safety improvements.\"<\/li>\n<li>For \"What kind of place?\", pick \"Street or Sidewalk.\"<\/li>\n<li>For \"Where is this?\", pick \"Brooklyn\" and \"Intersection.\"<\/li>\n<li>Enter the street as \"Coney Island Av\" and the cross street as \"Caton Av.\"<\/li>\n<li>Even if the form says there are already cases about this topic, we've found it's more effective to submit your own request in your own words!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then tell them what you want to see! Not sure what to say? We've heard neighbors near this intersection asking for<\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adding <a href=\"https:\/\/transalt.org\/blog\/daylighting\">daylighting<\/a> so drivers can more easily see people walking across the street<\/li>\n<li>Replacing the current type of turn calming that gets destroyed very quickly with concrete islands and bollards to slow turning vehicles to a safer speed<\/li>\n<li>Creating a program to automatically ticket oversized trucks that don't fit at this intersection<\/li>\n<li>Rethinking the truck routes so they are on more appropriately sized routes instead of Caton Ave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you'd like, send us the case ID you get from DOT by email or social media - we'd love to keep an eye on what response you get.<\/p>\n<p>Also, don't forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/act.transalt.org\/a\/flatbush-streets-4-people\" title=\"Flatbush Streets for People Petition\" target=\"_blank\">sign our petition<\/a>, and if you'd like, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/get-involved\/\">get involved<\/a> with our campaign to help improve streets throughout Flatbush!<\/p>"},{"title":"Let's make Lincoln Road work better for everybody!","link":{"@attributes":{"href":"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/blog\/articles\/lets-improve-lincoln-prospect-park.html","rel":"alternate"}},"published":"2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00","updated":"2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00","author":{"name":"Flatbush Streets for People"},"id":"tag:flatbushstreetsforpeople.com,2024-04-04:\/blog\/articles\/lets-improve-lincoln-prospect-park.html","content":"<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/html\/dot\/html\/contact\/contact-form.shtml\" id=\"hyperlocal-contact-form\" title=\"DOT contact form\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n<p>Help put People, Parks, and Public Transit over the chaos of blocked streets. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/html\/dot\/html\/contact\/contact-form.shtml\" title=\"DOT contact form\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"hyperlocal-if-mobile\">Click here to tell DOT to put safety first.<\/a> <span id=\"hyperlocal-if-desktop\">You can use the form at the right to contact DOT directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For \"What's the general topic?\", pick \"Safety improvements\" or \"Traffic congestion.\"<\/li>\n<li>For \"What kind of place?\", pick \"Street or Sidewalk.\"<\/li>\n<li>For \"Where is this?\", pick \"Brooklyn\" and \"Street segment.\"<\/li>\n<li>Enter the street as \"Lincoln Road\" and the two cross streets as \"Bedford Avenue\" and \"Ocean Av.\"<\/li>\n<li>Even if the form says there are already cases about this topic, we've found it's more effective to submit your own request in your own words!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then tell them what you want to see! Not sure what to say? We've heard neighbors near this intersection asking for<\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adding <a href=\"https:\/\/transalt.org\/blog\/daylighting\">daylighting<\/a> so drivers can more easily see people walking across the street<\/li>\n<li>Revamping bus and loading areas that avoid congestion and improve experience with transit. <\/li>\n<li>Consider turning the street into a one way (west-bound) to allow space for a street design that meets NYC-DOT\u2019s own standards<\/li>\n<li>Continue the bike lane on Lincoln Road to connect Prospect Lefferts to the Park. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you'd like, send us the case ID you get from DOT by email or social media - we'd love to keep an eye on what response you get.<\/p>\n<p>Also, don't forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/act.transalt.org\/a\/flatbush-streets-4-people\" title=\"Flatbush Streets for People Petition\" target=\"_blank\">sign our petition<\/a>, and if you'd like, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/get-involved\/\">get involved<\/a> with our campaign to help improve streets throughout Flatbush!<\/p>"},{"title":"Let's make Empire Blvd and Ocean Ave complete streets!","link":{"@attributes":{"href":"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/blog\/articles\/lets-improve-ocean-empire.html","rel":"alternate"}},"published":"2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00","updated":"2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00","author":{"name":"Flatbush Streets for People"},"id":"tag:flatbushstreetsforpeople.com,2024-04-04:\/blog\/articles\/lets-improve-ocean-empire.html","content":"<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/html\/dot\/html\/contact\/contact-form.shtml\" id=\"hyperlocal-contact-form\" title=\"DOT contact form\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n<p>We need your voice to get a safer, better intersection here! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/html\/dot\/html\/contact\/contact-form.shtml\" title=\"DOT contact form\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"hyperlocal-if-mobile\">Click here to tell DOT to put safety first.<\/a> <span id=\"hyperlocal-if-desktop\">You can use the form at the right to contact DOT directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For \"What's the general topic?\", pick \"Safety improvements.\"<\/li>\n<li>For \"What kind of place?\", pick \"Street or Sidewalk.\"<\/li>\n<li>For \"Where is this?\", pick \"Brooklyn\" and \"Intersection.\"<\/li>\n<li>Enter the street as \"Empire Boulevard\" and the cross street as \"Ocean Avenue.\"<\/li>\n<li>Even if the form says there are already cases about this topic, we've found it's more effective to submit your own request in your own words!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then tell them what you want to see! Not sure what to say? We've heard neighbors near this intersection asking for<\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adding <a href=\"https:\/\/transalt.org\/blog\/daylighting\">daylighting<\/a> so drivers can more easily see people walking across the street<\/li>\n<li>Revamping bus lanes provide safe crossing improve dedicated transit experience<\/li>\n<li>Restarting the greenway proposal on Ocean Ave to connect Empire Ave to the Park. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you'd like, send us the case ID you get from DOT by email or social media - we'd love to keep an eye on what response you get.<\/p>\n<p>Also, don't forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/act.transalt.org\/a\/flatbush-streets-4-people\" title=\"Flatbush Streets for People Petition\" target=\"_blank\">sign our petition<\/a>, and if you'd like, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/get-involved\/\">get involved<\/a> with our campaign to help improve streets throughout Flatbush!<\/p>"},{"title":"Hello, world!","link":{"@attributes":{"href":"https:\/\/flatbushstreetsforpeople.com\/blog\/articles\/hello-world.html","rel":"alternate"}},"published":"2016-05-09T21:01:00-04:00","updated":"2016-05-09T21:01:00-04:00","author":{"name":"Flatbush Streets for People"},"id":"tag:flatbushstreetsforpeople.com,2016-05-09:\/blog\/articles\/hello-world.html","content":"<p>Hello, world!<\/p>"}]}