The city is planning to redesign 10 miles of roadway along Bergen and Dean streets in Brooklyn to improve cyclist and pedestrian safety, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday.

The project would transform popular cycling corridors between Court Street and East New York Avenue, creating what’s known as a “bike boulevard,” the mayor said in a news release.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced plans to redesign 10 miles along Bergen and Dean streets in Brooklyn

The corridors from Court Street to East New York Avenue would become “bike boulevards” prioritizing cyclists and pedestrians

The project will roll out in phases, with a design proposal due later this year and initial construction targeted for 2027

While bike boulevards differ by neighborhood, they generally include features like protected bike lanes, medians and sidewalk extensions, with the goal of reducing traffic and slowing speeds while still allowing vehicle access, the release said.

Each week, a group of parents and students known as the “Bergen Bike Bus” travels to school along the route. Mamdani joined the caravan Wednesday morning to mark National Bike and Roll to School Day.

“Bike boulevards give families the peace of mind they need to start the day right: by enjoying a safe, easy ride to school,” he said in a statement. “From protected bike lanes to safer crossings, these redesigns make our streets work for people and encourage our youngest neighbors to grow into lifelong riders.”

City officials said the redesign will look to reduce crashes and create safer cycling paths for families along the stretch.

The project will roll out in phases, with a design proposal expected later this year and the first phase of construction targeted for 2027, the release said.

“Biking is a healthy and fun way for children to get exercise, and with the right street design, more students can feel safe and empowered to bike to school without the requirement of a large caravan of parents to protect them,” city Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn said in a statement.