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November 4, 2011
Councilmember Lander's Statement on Dire Need for a Residential Parking Program for Atlantic Yards
BradLander.com
Brooklyn badly needs a residential parking program in place for the area surrounding Atlantic Yards before Barclay's Center opens next year. That's why I'm pleased to support a resolution discussed at a City Council hearing today in support of legislation in Albany that would authorize the City to create such a program.
The area around Atlantic Yards is already gridlocked much of the time, especially at rush hours. This problem will grow dramatically worse on Nets game, concert, and other event nights at Barclay's Center, when thousands of people head there. Even the environmental impact statement prepared by the developer projects a traffic nightmare.
Without RPP, thousands of people are likely to drive to games and events, seeking free parking on neighborhood streets. Traffic will choke local streets, and nearby residents will find it impossible to park.
A residential parking program won't solve the problem, but it will help.
Posted by eric at November 4, 2011 10:47 AM