BOROUGHWIDE – THE CITY ON Wednesday announced plans for a street safety redesign along Bergen and Dean streets from Court Street to East New York Avenue, 10-mile routes that are key cycling corridors, according to the city.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and city Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn made the announcement while riding with students and families from the Bergen Bike Bus, a weekly caravan of parents and students traveling to school together.
The redesign will include a bike boulevard, prioritizing cyclists and pedestrians while maintaining vehicle access. These corridors are designed to reduce congestion and speeds, creating safer routes for riders. Designs vary by neighborhood, but bike boulevard features may include protected bike lanes, sidewalk extensions, medians, traffic-calming measures and pedestrian improvements.
The city plans to release a design proposal later this year, with work beginning in 2027, and has launched an online feedback portal.
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