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Furman Street

January 13, 2011

Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, New York City Department of Transportation Presented to Community Board 2, January 17, 2012

One-Way Movement Previous Condition, Prior to 8/31/2011

•  2 Lanes Southbound •  Alternative to BQE •  Excessive speeding •  On-Street Bike Path

Two-Way Movement Current Condition

•  Atlantic Avenue to DUMBO connection

•  Neighborhood street •  More access to Park •  Park Path opened to

replace on-street path

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September 6-7, 2011

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September 26th-October 2nd, 2011

Additional Changes & Feedback

•  SB Vehicle Queues on Furman Dramatically Reduced •  1st Wednesday (9/7) - Average 52

cars per light at Joralemon •  Signal Timing Changes •  4th Wednesday (9/28) – Average 10

cars per light at Joralemon •  Positive effect on

neighborhood circulation •  Request to accommodate

loading at 8 Old Fulton St. •  Monitoring queue •  Working with Park to meet

pedestrian and bicycle needs