New Bike Lane Opens On Brooklyn's Fort Hamilton Parkway: DOT

BROOKLYN, NY — A new protected bike lane has officially opened on Fort Hamilton Parkway, officials announced.

The two-way bike lane, where construction started earlier this year, was completed late last week, the Department of Transportation announced.

It brings a protected lane from East Fifth Street to Dahill Road, where a one-way lane was added in 2010, and other pedestrian improvements to the corridor.

“Now cyclists in traveling along Fort Hamilton Parkway will have a safer ride," DOT Commissioner Hank Gutman said. "I want to thank our dedicated DOT staff for their hard work and dedication, as well as Borough President Adams and Councilmember Lander for their support of this wonderful new addition to our ever-expanding bike lane network.”

The new two-way lane strengthens the direct connection to Prospect Park & with #BikeNYC lanes on Flatbush Ave, Ocean Ave (under construction by @NYCParks) & Parkside Ave it will be possible to enjoy two-way access from Grand Army Plaza to the southeast Greenwood Cemetery. pic.twitter.com/04A5Ar7Jhu

It aims to strengthen the bike lane network surrounding Prospect Park. With bike lanes on Flatbush Avenue, Parkside Avenue and an Ocean Avenue lane that is under construction, cyclists will be able to get from Grand Army Plaza to the southern part of Greenwood Cemetery in both directions, DOT said.

The upgrade also connects to Fourth Avenue given lanes on Dahill Road, 12th Avenue and 37th Street, officials said.

The improvements also include narrowing the roadway to discourage speeding, creating shorter crossing distances and adding parking to offset a loss of spaces due to the bike installation, according to the DOT and earlier reports.

The 20 new parking spots, added along Caton Avenue, will be done by consolidating bus stops at McDonald and Caton avenues, the Brooklyn Paper reported.