Trucks speed down Atlantic and through intersections before they hit the gridlock of traffic trying to get onto the BQE. It's not safe.
This intersection has turned into a feeder area for trucks to get on the BQE. It is insanely dangerous for pedestrians to try to cross here due to trucks turning onto Atlantic.
I actively walk blocks out of my way to avoid this intersection as a pedestrian. It so dangerous for people trying to cross. Red lights are ignored by trucks, and the crosswalk is constantly blocked. I am fearful every time I have to cross here with my kids.
speeding trucks
Extremely dangerous for pedestrians. Most trucks don't even notice that they have a red light and just speed up to the BQE entrance. Pedestrians have to look multiple times before crossing on their green light to make sure trucks have noticed them or the red light in order to stop. I'm always scared to cross here especially with kids.
The road is very narrow and truck traffic often causes complete blocks of the road and endangers bikers.
Trucks stuck in traffic frequently blocking intersection for pedestrians and bikers. Creates a very dangerous crossing at peak hours at Degraw and Columbia, made worse by a tight turn that jams things up.
Trucks going in and out of the DOT Cement facilitate frequently cross a busy lane
Trucks park in bike lane to unload goods for grocery store and restaurants
18-wheelers CANNOT make this right turn. There is always something parked in the no-parking area (often city vehicles). The turn is too tight for an 18-wheeler to navigate. They always try, and then need help backing back to to the dangerous intersection of Columbia and Degraw. Also, backing a big truck into a dangerous intersection is dangerous! Also, many drivers say that their destination is the Key Food at Henry and Degraw.
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