Cross Bay Boulevard in Broad Channel is a long stretch of wide road where motorists frequently speed. The 1.8 mile stretch from Addabbo Bridge to East 4th Road in Broad Channel, adjacent to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, looks like a highway but is actually a city street. The speeding on this road has proven deadly: fourteen fatalities have occurred within this area between 2003 and 2010; including twelve motor vehicle occupants and two pedestrians. These statistics concerned the community and local politicians who requested action.
In order to bring speeds down to the posted speed limit (40 mph) and make Cross Bay Boulevard safer for all users, the moving lanes are being reduced from three lanes to two in each direction. The areas separating motor vehicles from bikes and pedestrians will be widened to create more of a buffer and create a safer and more pleasant traveling environment for all modes of transportation. A guardrail will also be installed between the southbound lanes and the bike and pedestrian path. This will reduce opportunities for speeding, and create safer bike and walking areas.
You can view a short pdf profile of DOT's "coridor safety improvements"activity in this regard here.
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