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October 25, 2011
Developer Removes Crossing Signal Obstruction At Atlantic Yards
Forest City Ratner also identifies other problem signals elsewhere at the massive construction site.
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Patch
by Paul Leonard
Pedestrians can now cross one of Brooklyn's busiest throughfares with a bit more confidence.
In response to our story Monday on construction netting blocking a crossing signal at Atlantic and Flatbush avenues, Atlantic Yards developer Forest City Ratner sent workers out this morning to investigate the issue.
"We did find that there were problems with visibility... so we made changes," said a Forest City spokesman.
On a visit to the highly trafficked intersection Tuesday, those changes included cutting out a section of the construction barrier to allow the crossing signal to be clearly seen by commuters, students and shoppers heading southbound across Atlantic Avenue.
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Posted by eric at October 25, 2011 10:59 PM