Politics & Government
Developer Removes Crossing Signal Obstruction At Atlantic Yards
Forest City Ratner also identifies other problem signals elsewhere at the massive construction site.
Pedestrians can now cross one of Brooklyn's busiest throughfares with a bit more confidence.
In response to our story Monday on at Atlantic and Flatbush avenues, Atlantic Yards developer Forest City Ratner sent workers out this morning to investigate the issue.
"We did find that there were problems with visibility... so we made changes," said a Forest City spokesman.
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On a visit to the highly trafficked intersection Tuesday, those changes included cutting out a section of the construction barrier to allow the crossing signal to be clearly seen by commuters, students and shoppers heading southbound across Atlantic Avenue.
Workers found at least one other issue at another Atlantic Yards crossing.
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As first pointed out by Patch reader , Forest City Ratner acknowledged difficulties for pedestrians walking from the west side of Flatbush in front of PC Richards & Sons to the arena block.
At that intersection, both crossing signals can be seen at once. According to Forest City Ratner's spokesman, workers have been instructed to reposition the fixtures.
Amy Clark contributed reporting.
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