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April 5, 2007
Atlantic Yards #1: A Traffic Circle for Atlantic & Flatbush?!?
Gowanus Lounge brings us news from the Daily News because nydailynews.com v 2.0 "is awful beyond words:"
"Everybody who lives near the area knows that traffic is already a nightmare on Atlantic and Flatbush Aves., but when the arena is built, the traffic will be utterly disastrous," said Yassky (D-Brooklyn Heights), who said that if developer Forest City Ratner refuses to fund the ideas, the money should come from the city and state.
The recommendations, ranging from tunnels and overpasses to increased parking meter fees and express buses, comes as a response to an environmental impact statement that anticipates gridlock at intersections near the project but offers no solutions.
Among the most ambitious ideas are three options to combat traffic at Flatbush, Atlantic and Fourth Aves., including a circle, a tunnel under Atlantic Ave. and an overpass on Flatbush Ave.
"The core point is that that intersection is already impassible for hours each day, and it will only get worse," Yassky said. "I don't think you can deal with traffic in the area without first dealing with that intersection."
NoLandGrab: Underpass?? Has anyone looked underground in this area? It's already pretty well packed with all sorts of stuff.
Ratner already wants to move LIRR tracks for the arena. Why not move everything around? It's just money.
Posted by lumi at April 5, 2007 8:50 AM