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NYC DOT begins key improvements to enhance pedestrian safety on Atlantic Ave.

July 23, 2024

ATLANTIC AVENUE — New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez just announced a series of short-term projects for the western portion of the Atlantic Avenue corridor in Brooklyn. The suite of safety enhancements includes the following: Expanded pedestrian space Upgraded traffic signals New vehicle travel lane markings to reduce turn conflicts at Court Street Two new

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NYC DOT begins key improvements to enhance pedestrian safety on Atlantic Ave.

July 23, 2024

ATLANTIC AVENUE — New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez just announced a series of short-term projects for the western portion of the Atlantic Avenue corridor in Brooklyn. The suite of safety enhancements includes the following: Expanded pedestrian space Upgraded traffic signals New vehicle travel lane markings to reduce turn conflicts at Court Street Two new

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Kelly Carroll, executive director, Atlantic Avenue Business Improvement District, addressing the crowd. Photo by Wayne Daren Schneiderman

Atlantic Avenue BID’s yearly meeting speaks to its 2024 achievements

June 4, 2024

BOERUM HILL — The Atlantic Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) held its annual meeting Friday afternoon at Someday Bar, located at 364 Atlantic Ave., where BID staff and board members discussed the group’s accomplishments of this past year. The BID helps to promote and catalyze the growth of more than 300 small businesses along a 1.2-mile stretch in the neighborhoods of

Atlantic Avenue BID preps members and neighbors for BQE truck reroutes

May 15, 2024

In 2023, the New York City Council passed Local Law 171 requiring NYC DOT to redesign the city truck route network to enhance safety, increase visibility, reduce traffic congestion, and improve the overall freight roadway network. Recently, NYC DOT launched its Truck Route Network Redesign Public Feedback Portal! The Portal allows the public and freight industry to learn about the

Kelly Carroll, executive director, Atlantic Avenue Business Improvement District.Photo by Wayne Daren Schneiderman

GOODNEWS BK: Kelly Carroll, executive director, Atlantic Ave. BID; ‘In lockstep’ with the community 

February 26, 2024

DOWNTOWN — As executive director for the Atlantic Avenue Business Improvement District (BID), Bay Ridge resident Kelly Carroll represents more than 300 small businesses along a 1.2-mile stretch in the neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and Boerum Hill — helping to promote them and catalyze their growth. However, Carroll is quick to point out that she is “not your

Atlantic Avenue BID commissions original artwork for new street banners

September 14, 2023

The Atlantic Avenue Business Improvement District (AABID) is lining the Downtown Brooklyn boulevard with original works of art. The new splashes of color will come in the form of the BID’s street banners, the first new ones in over half a decade. The Atlantic Avenue BID was competitively selected by New York City Small Business Services (NYC SBS) as a

Atlantic Avenue BID builds new attractions for neighborhoods nearby

August 3, 2023

ATLANTIC AVENUE — The Atlantic Avenue BID (Business Improvement District), under the leadership of Executive Director Kelly Carroll, is launching ‘Atlantic After Hours,’ beginning Friday night, Aug. 4. While the remarkable assortment of great restaurants on Atlantic Avenue will be available and participating, primary focus will be on the art galleries. Staying open after normal business hours, the galleries will