Exclusive: DOT eyes Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza as NYC's next car-free space

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Exclusive: DOT eyes Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza as NYC's next car-free space
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The busy, roundabout intersection is a pain point for drivers and pedestrians alike.

Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2022.A long-time dream of safe street advocates — and anyone that’s tried to cross Grand Army Plaza on the weekend, leapfrogging across overcrowded pedestrian islands precariously close to traffic – is moving one step closer to reality.

“We want to take it to the next level and not just have it be reliant on people moving barriers at certain times of day, but having these turn into more consistent and better designed public spaces,” said Beaton. “I would say at the moment we're not taking anything off of the table.”on Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m.the $990 million for street improvements Mayor Eric Adams pledged last April, which includes $580 million for capital improvements.

“The area is in a state of disrepair — defined by endless traffic, poor sidewalk conditions, broken benches, and overflowing trash cans and litter,” the letter said. “Our offices have received multiple calls and emails in recent months about injuries resulting from the poor conditions.” When Hudson learned about the improvements the DOT would like to make to Grand Army Plaza, she said it should include more improvements to traffic flow.

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