Bronx, NY – In an effort to create a safer Broadway corridor, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Council Member Andrew Cohen, and State Senator Jeff Klein penned repeated requests to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for traffic control measures on the Broadway corridor along Van Cortlandt Park between West 242nd Street and West 251st Street.

After conducting a traffic study, the Bronx Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the installation of two new traffic signals in the area in a letter to the elected officials dated June 20th, 2016. The first signal will be located at the entrance to the Van Cortlandt Park House Museum/Nature Center, while the second will be placed at the entrance to Van Cortlandt Park opposite 6087 Broadway. The work is expected to be completed by October 31st of this year.

“These new traffic signals will significantly improve traffic safety along the Broadway corridor and Van Cortlandt Park. The stretch of road that concerned us contains a lengthy open stretch of Van Cortlandt Park that many community residents use to enter and exit the park, as well as the terminus of the 1 Train at 242nd Street, making it a highly trafficked and dangerous roadway for pedestrians. I am pleased I was able to work with my colleagues to make our community safer by requesting this traffic signal, and I am happy the DOT listened to our concerns. I look forward to the work being completed this Fall” said Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz.

"Maintaining a high quality of life and improving access to public resources have been two of my priorities as a Council Member. I am thankful that DOT heeded our request to install these traffic lights on Broadway between West 242nd Street and West 251st Street. This will calm traffic along the Broadway corridor and allow for safer access points to Van Cortlandt Park. I am looking forward to continue working with my colleagues and DOT to increase traffic safety throughout the entirety of the Broadway corridor," said Council Member Andrew Cohen.

"For many years, I have advocated for the installation of these traffic lights to protect our pedestrians. I am happy that The Department of Transportation has heard our concerns, and this safety measure will significantly help to alleviate the dangerous traffic conditions,” said Senator Jeff Klein.