Williamsburg Bridge Opening Pushed Back Again

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The spanking new, shiny pink bike and pedestrian path on the Williamsburg Bridge appears to be fully usable but will remain closed, at least until February. The Department of Transportation has pushed the opening of the pathway back eight months from the original July 1998 deadline, citing the need to create enough vertical clearance.

Cyclists and peds crossing the Willy-B have been frustrated to see what appears to be a functional bike and ped path being wasted as a staging location for construction workers. This frustration is compounded by the fact that basic maintenance on the open pathway is being completely ignored. The lights are out along much of the open pathway on the North side of the bridge, and cyclists and users have to practically wade through the piles of glass that have accumulated from the DOT's neglect.

Join T.A. on Thurs., Jan. 28th for a Light Up the Williamsburg Bridge Demonstration! Demand proper maintenance on the open path and a speedy opening of the new one.