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Residents press DOT for crosswalks, curb cuts or a pedestrianized Jersey Street at Lafayette near the library and retail
Summary
Committee members and residents urged DOT to study pedestrian safety at Jersey Street and Lafayette after a near‑miss and because the local library and shops attract weekend crowds; DOT said it would study intersection warrants including stop signs, curb ramps and crosswalk options.
Residents and board members asked the Community Board 2 Traffic & Transportation Committee on July 29 to ask DOT to study pedestrian protection at the Lafayette Street–Jersey Street intersection near the public library and retail, where narrow geometry and weekend foot traffic have led to near‑misses between pedestrians and cyclists.
Janine Kylie, committee chair, introduced the topic and said a local resident had reported a collision involving a cyclist and pedestrians. Committee members described heavy pedestrian use when the…
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