{"id":25923,"date":"2026-04-29T13:01:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/new-bus-lanes-on-flatbush-avenue-aim-to-cut-travel-time\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T13:01:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:01:06","slug":"new-bus-lanes-on-flatbush-avenue-aim-to-cut-travel-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/new-bus-lanes-on-flatbush-avenue-aim-to-cut-travel-time\/","title":{"rendered":"New Bus Lanes on Flatbush Avenue Aim to Cut Travel Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

A major redesign of Flatbush Avenue is now underway in Brooklyn, introducing center-running bus lanes and safety upgrades aimed at improving transit for more than 132,000 daily riders. Led by the New York City Department of Transportation<\/span><\/span>, the project will also add pedestrian space and reduce traffic risks along one of the borough\u2019s busiest corridors. Construction will continue through fall 2026 as part of a broader effort to modernize New York City\u2019s bus network.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

A major redesign of Flatbush Avenue is now underway in Brooklyn, aiming to improve bus speeds, increase pedestrian safety, and transform one of the borough\u2019s busiest corridors into a more efficient, people-focused street. The project targets more than 132,000 daily bus riders while addressing long-standing traffic and safety concerns.<\/p>\n

The initiative, first outlined in an &lt;a href=”https:\/\/nycnewswire.com\/news\/flatbush-ave-bus-lanes-project-begins-brooklyn”>official press release distributed via NYC Newswire, reflects a broader push to modernize public transportation across New York City.<\/p>\n

Flatbush Avenue Project Launches With Major Transit Upgrades<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Construction has officially begun on the Flatbush Avenue redesign, led by New York City Department of Transportation<\/span><\/span>. The project introduces center-running bus lanes and new street designs aimed at speeding up service and improving overall traffic flow.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday we begin a major project to deliver faster buses and safer streets on Brooklyn\u2019s Flatbush Avenue,\u201d said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn. \u201cThis redesign will help change the look and feel of the street, transforming it from a highway-like roadway into more of a neighborhood street that finally puts people first.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFaster, more reliable service and a safer Flatbush Avenue for all \u2014 that\u2019s what this project delivers,\u201d said MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber. \u201cWe\u2019re working with NYCDOT to bring the same improvements to key corridors across the City.\u201d<\/p>\n

Currently, bus speeds on Flatbush Avenue can drop as low as four miles per hour. The redesign aims to significantly improve travel times for major routes including the B41, B67, B69, B63, B45, and B103.<\/p>\n

Construction Phases and Timeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Flatbush Avenue project will move forward in four phases while maintaining traffic access.<\/p>\n

Phase 1 includes the removal of pedestrian islands at Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue.
Phase 2 involves reconstruction of one side of the avenue.
Phase 3 shifts work to the opposite side of the roadway.
Phase 4 completes final markings, signals, and street elements.<\/p>\n

Construction is expected to continue through fall 2026. Officials advise drivers to use alternate routes or public transit during this period.<\/p>\n

Safety and Street Design Improvements<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The redesign will introduce major safety upgrades along Flatbush Avenue.<\/p>\n

These include:<\/p>\n