Greenpoint residents compare crossing Manhattan Avenue to game of 'Frogger'
Limited walk signals along Manhattan Avenue, they say, turn an everyday commute into something more uncertain.
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Residents who live along Manhattan Avenue say simply crossing the street can feel like a real-life game of Frogger, with traffic conditions they describe as unpredictable and, at times, unsafe.
For many, the concern comes down to driver behavior and a lack of protections for pedestrians.
"A lot of people, you know the drivers, they don't care about people crossing. We have to look out for ourselves crossing the street," said resident Janet Robles.
Neighbors point to the intersection of Eagle and Huron streets as a particular trouble spot. They say the absence of traffic lights has made it more difficult to cross safely. City data appears to support those concerns, showing three crashes at those intersections in just the past month.
"Because there's only a stop sign for this street, people have complained be about the lack of safety and visibility with crossing. I look left and right and hurry across pretty quickly," said resident Jewele Browne.
Others say the issue goes beyond a single intersection.
Limited walk signals along Manhattan Avenue, they say, turn an everyday commute into something more uncertain.
"No traffic lights means there's so walk signals which means it can be a bit unsafe. You kind of sort of create a mental map of where you need to go," said resident Faizan Jamil.
For now, residents say they are adapting as best they can while navigating the area.
"Practice - just practice," Jamil added.
The Department of Transportation says it is aware of the concerns and is actively looking into the situation. In the meantime, residents say they remain hopeful that changes will be made to improve safety along the corridor.
