The New York City Department of Transportation is proposing new priority bus lanes and safety improvements along portions of Bay Parkway and Cropsey Avenue.
The plan would add a priority bus lane along a 2.4-mile stretch of Bay Parkway between Avenue J and Shore Parkway, as well as a 0.6-mile stretch of Cropsey Avenue between Bay Parkway and 26th Avenue.
According to the DOT, the redesign was created to improve travel times for riders on the B6 and B82 bus routes, which serve tens of thousands of passengers each day and are among the busiest bus lines in Brooklyn.
"It would be fabulous. It would certainly make commuting a whole lot easier,” said Anita, a local bus rider.
The DOT says the project would also address safety concerns along the corridor.
City data shows 607 people were injured and four people were killed in traffic crashes along Bay Parkway and Cropsey Avenue between 2021 and 2025.
Transportation officials say left-turning vehicles are the leading cause of pedestrian injuries in the area.
The proposal includes adding dedicated left-turn lanes at more than a dozen intersections, restricting left turns at others and installing or extending concrete pedestrian median islands.
Not everyone is convinced the plan will solve the area's traffic problems.
Some residents say double-parked cars and trucks are a big issue and worry that drivers will continue to block the new bus lanes.
"They should put more enforcement. People are parking in the bus lane. It's going to be only one lane available. It's going to be a mess," one resident said.
At a recent Community Board meeting, some residents also criticized the DOT for not doing enough outreach to the diverse communities affected by the project.
The DOT says it is continuing to gather public feedback and will consider community input before finalizing the redesign.
The work is expected to begin by the end of the year and be completed sometime next year.
