We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Katherine Harris, who was killed on April 16th at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Clinton Street by an out-of-control driver speeding down the avenue. 4 pedestrians have been killed at Atlantic Ave & Clinton St since 2013, including former BHA Governor Martha Atwater (2013), Muyassar Moustapha, owner of the beloved local business Oriental Pastry & Grocery (2015), and an unnamed 70 year old man who lost his life crossing the street in 2016. That is an absolutely horrific list, and the overall stats are even worse. The Atlantic Avenue BID reports that in spite of Atlantic Ave being a "Vision Zero Priority Corridor" in just the past 5 years the avenue has seen 82 pedestrian injuries, 52 cyclist injuries, and a total of 1800 crashes. (Source: NYC Crash Mapper) The BHA is working in partnership with other local organizations like the AABID, the Cobble Hill Association, the Boerum Hill Association and our elected officials to demand a comprehensive traffic safety plan and the immediate implementation of changes to make our streets & intersections safer. These changes could include physically separating cars from pedestrians and cyclists; reducing vehicle speeds; timing traffic light signals; self-enforcing speed through street design features; and "daylighting" of intersections to increase visibility and more.
Our city must not continue to prioritize cars and trucks over our lives. Learn more about various city-wide campaigns to make our streets safer and ways you can get involved: Families for Safe Streets Transportation Alternatives |