Public Transit

07/07/2026 - 19:17

I regularly take the bus. The majority of people I take the bus with are not walkers. If they were, they would be walking to the subway. Please do not take the B65 bus stops away this far East. These people NEED to not walk so far to take a cross town bus.

Bike

07/07/2026 - 14:38

As an avid biker, who primarily cycles as my means of commute, with distances varying from under 1 mile to 10 miles one way, there is no reason whatsoever to make Dean and Bergen into a bike boulevard. There needs to be full transparency about this proposal. Whose idea was it, why did they propose it, what has the community engagement been like. The bike lanes, busses, and parking all function well. Yes, there is room improvement, but a bike boulevard will only remove somethings and that is not the same as improving. Improvement is meant to benefit ALL the communities. If only one set of people will benefit then this proposal is far from an improvement. A bike boulevard will clearly illuminate parking. There are other designs to make cyclist safer. Make the bike lane closest to the curb, paint it green, put its own traffic sign. The parked vehicles will then be next to it as the protection barrier from the flowing traffic. I see on Court Street that this design was implemented and it works well. The primary issue isn't the bike boulevard itself, but it is the approach; lack of transparency, lack of inclusion in the discussions, especially in the working-class black neighborhoods who reply so much on public commute on Dean and Bergen. There needs to be honestly. Because any community project with covert discussions which excludes the people who will be greatly impacted so negatively is a scheme. I am all for alternative modes of transport, reduced pollution, healthier lifestyle, etc, but not at the expense of my fellow neighbors. I am for a bike boulevard, but not if those changes affect more than they help my neighbors especially if they're not given a proper platform to be part of the discussion.

Driving

07/07/2026 - 13:06

As a longtime resident and community advocate, I respectfully oppose the proposed Bike Boulevard on Bergen and Dean Streets. While I support creating safer streets for cyclists, I believe this proposal will have unintended consequences for the many residents, seniors, and faith-based institutions that depend on these streets every day. Our neighborhood is home to several large churches, temples, and synagogues that welcome hundreds of worshippers each week. Many parishioners arrive by car, bus, Access-A-Ride, or ambulette. Parking is already extremely limited, and eliminating additional parking spaces will make it even more difficult for people to attend religious services. I worry that some individuals particularly older adults and those with mobility challenges may simply stop coming because of the hardship. The proposal would also relocate the B65 bus to Atlantic Avenue, making public transportation less convenient for seniors and others who rely on it to reach places of worship, local businesses, and medical appointments. Crown Heights North has long been recognized as a neighborhood where people can successfully age in place because of its walkable streets, neighborhood shopping, excellent transportation options, and strong network of faith communities. Unfortunately, this proposal, combined with the placement of large garbage container areas for buildings with 30 or more units, will make our streets less accessible for the very people who have built and sustained this community. Residents on Bergen and Dean Streets should also be able to safely and reasonably access their homes. They need the ability to pull up briefly to unload groceries, assist family members, receive deliveries, or accommodate visitors. Ambulettes and Access-A-Ride vehicles must continue to provide true door-to-door service for residents with disabilities and older adults. These are not conveniences they are essential services that help people remain independent in their own homes. I encourage the City to work with residents, houses of worship, seniors, and community organizations to find a solution that improves bicycle safety without sacrificing accessibility, transportation, parking, and quality of life for those who call this neighborhood home. We should be able to achieve both.

Bike

07/07/2026 - 09:43

I am writing to express serious concerns regarding the proposal to convert Bergen or Dean Street into a bike boulevard, and to offer a more viable alternative that better serves our neighborhood. While supporting safe cycling infrastructure is important, the current plan introduces significant safety risks and disrupts essential neighborhood services. The 65 bus route is absolutely vital to our community, serving as a daily lifeline for local residents, businesses, and multiple schools along the route. Suggesting that this bus be rerouted to Atlantic Avenue introduces major safety hazards and equity issues. Atlantic Avenue is a high-traffic, high-speed thoroughfare, making it a dangerous environment for commuters. Furthermore, moving the route would effectively cut off many of our elderly neighbors and residents with limited mobility from accessing vital public transportation close to their homes. Additionally, converting Bergen or Dean Street would require revoking street parking, which is already incredibly limited and highly contested in this area. Removing these spaces would place an undue burden on local families and small business patrons .A much more logical and community-friendly alternative is Pacific Avenue. Because Pacific Avenue does not have an active bus route, placing the bike boulevard there entirely eliminates conflicts between cyclists and heavy public transit. This alternative successfully creates a dedicated corridor for cyclists while fully preserving our existing transit network, protecting our most vulnerable pedestrians, and leaving essential neighborhood parking intact. I strongly urge the city to reconsider the current proposal and pivot the bike boulevard planning toward Pacific Avenue to ensure a balanced solution for all residents.