Curbside Parking Issue

08/23/2025 - 16:34

On Stillwell Avenue between Neptune Avenue and Surf Avenue, wherever parking is prohibited, the curb space is consistently filled with personal vehicles belonging to MTA employees who place orange vests in their windshields. Even in areas with posted signs designating “TAXI/FHV PICK-UP / DROP-OFF ONLY,” the entire stretch is occupied by these illegally parked vehicles. Traffic enforcement appears to knowingly ignore this behavior, which not only undermines the posted rules but also contributes directly to double-parking and unsafe congestion conditions on the block.

Public Space

08/20/2025 - 10:54

Cell phone charging stations are needed along the Boardwalk. To be successful, they must be designed in a way that makes them less likely to be tampered with, ensuring reliability for visitors.

Other

08/20/2025 - 10:52

The public restrooms at Stillwell Avenue on the Boardwalk need an upgrade. This is possibly the busiest, most frequented, and most relied-upon restroom in the entire amusement area, serving both visitors and businesses. Additionally, restroom hours are a recurring issue each spring. From the first day of Spring until Memorial Day Weekend, Boardwalk restrooms typically close around 4–5 PM — even on mild days when the Boardwalk is crowded and public schools are closed. Extending hours to 8 PM (or sundown), whichever is earlier, from the first day of spring through beach opening — even only on non-school days — would make a meaningful difference. Even a partial extension, focused on the busiest restrooms such as Stillwell (Coney Island Amusement Area) and those in Brighton Beach, would greatly improve accessibility during this busy window.

Curbside Parking Issue

08/20/2025 - 10:41

The existing metered and 2-hour time-limited parking currently available in the Coney Island Amusement Area is critical for visitors and businesses. It is imperative that the current number of available spots is not reduced. With heightened importance to the following three streets between Surf Ave and the Boardwalk — Stillwell Ave, West 15th Street, and West 10th Street — with utmost importance placed on Stillwell Ave. Please note that current meter data is not an accurate measure of usage, as Traffic Enforcement does not actively enforce the 2-hour time limit.

Other

08/20/2025 - 00:58

On the south side of Surf Ave between West 15th and Stillwell (Nathan’s Famous block), DOT should consider establishing a short-term curb zone to accommodate both customers and app-based delivery drivers picking up food orders. The goal would be to maximize the number of spots available on this block for this use by designating them as a Passenger Loading Zone (15-minute limit) for quick food pickups, with clear signage indicating that the spaces are for both customers and delivery drivers.

Curbside Parking Issue

08/20/2025 - 00:48

Since June 2020, available metered street parking during the summer in the Coney Island Amusement Area (between Surf Ave and the Boardwalk) has most often been inaccessible due to routine, unpermitted daily and nightly STREET CLOSURES. The blocks affected include West 15th, Stillwell Ave, West 12th, and West 10th. (While West 12th does not allow parking, it is frequently filled with illegally parked cars.)

Pedestrian

08/20/2025 - 00:33

On the Pedestrian Mobility Map, the Coney Island Amusement Area is categorized as a “Neighborhood Corridor.” This seems miscategorized — a “Global Corridor” would be far more appropriate given the volume of pedestrian activity and tourism.

Freight

08/20/2025 - 00:28

West 12th Street is critical for boardwalk businesses to receive pallet deliveries. Protecting truck access here is essential for operations.

Accessibility

08/20/2025 - 00:24

For years, the Brooklyn Half Marathon has ended on the Coney Island Boardwalk. During the 2025 race: From West 10th to West 19th (approx. 2,376 ft / 0.45 miles / 6.6 football fields): • Beach and restroom access could be improved for wheelchairs and strollers, as these were not available until after 1 PM. • Only one public restroom was open (Stillwell Ave on the beach), while West 16th restrooms were closed. • Only one beach access point was available, at West 15th. Keeping Stillwell open would be more convenient, as it aligns with the train station and the public restroom. Large events like this bring excitement to the neighborhood, and can be even more successful with improved planning around restrooms, access points, and accessibility for all visitors.

Curbside Parking Issue

08/20/2025 - 00:13

Stillwell Avenue between Surf Ave and the Boardwalk has suffered for years from non-enforcement of parking rules. The block is filled daily with personal vehicles of City agency employees, while Traffic Enforcement avoids enforcement. This substantially reduces visitor parking, forces people into costly private lots, and directly harms legitimate small businesses that rely on turnover from accessible street parking. On 8/16/25, 28 of 29 cars on the east side of Stillwell were illegally parked, yet to our knowledge no tickets were issued despite multiple 311 complaints. We urge DOT and partner agencies to restore visitor parking and enforce meter rules for all blocks within the Amusement Area. For accountability, we also urge review of ticketing and meter data going back several years to identify when this practice began and which blocks have been most affected. It is critical for both visitors and businesses that existing metered street parking throughout the Amusement Area is protected, with continuous traffic enforcement maintained—especially from Easter through Labor Day—with strict adherence to the 2-hour limit, while still allowing brief stops for restaurant pick-ups when traffic permits.