This week a pedestrian crossing Jay and Water Street was injured and taken to the hospital when she was struck by a truck that was turning into Water Street. This tragic incident brings up the question again why there are no crosswalks on Jay Street. Here is some insight from the DUMBO BID: The DOT has conducted studies for stop signs and crosswalks here – both unwarranted according to the studies. However, the DOT presented proposals for four specific intersections in DUMBO which will be implemented this summer:
York St & Washington St: Build concrete sidewalk extension on southeast. Mark parking lanes and bike route. Potentially add parking to the south curb.
Front St & Pearl St: Concrete neckdown at southeast corner. New granite paver crosswalk across Pearl St.
York St & Pearl St: Extended sidewalk space and creation of pedestrian island. New granite paver crosswalks across York St.
Jay St & Prospect St: Large concrete curb extensions and neckdowns. New Crosswalk across Jay St. Two-way bike lane between Prospect and York and improved bike facilities between York and John St.
