Monday, February 23, 2015

Flushing Commons still a safety hazard

From the Queens Tribune:

Traffic issues around the Flushing Commons construction site have yet to cease, despite an amended stipulation with the Dept. of Transportation, made last December, requiring the placement of traffic control agents around the site during the duration of the construction.

However, according to State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside), developers with TDC Development, the Rockefeller Group Development Corporation and AECOM Capital hired a couple of flagmen to direct traffic, instead of complying with the agreement.

One of the main reasons for the congestion was a closed sidewalk along Union Street, between 37th and 39th avenues. But after repeated complaints, the DOT agreed to provide a temporary pedestrian walkway on Union Street, to create a safe walking area.

While the DOT held up its end of the agreement, Avella said the developers failed to act responsibly by not fulfilling their commitment. On Feb. 19, Avella held a press conference to call on the developers to provide on-duty traffic control agents around the site.

Another reason for the congestion is a blocked lane along 39th Ave., between 138th Street and Union Street. Apart from increasing traffic jams, the closed lane limits room for the Q13, Q16 and Q28 busses to pickup and drop off passengers.

According to Avella, police in the 109th Precinct – located only a few blocks away from the construction site – and the local Fire Department complain that emergency responders are also having a tough time trying to get down the narrowed street.

11 comments:

G.M.N said...

>> Developers

>> Act respossibly

Choose one

Anonymous said...

Who approved this insane development?There are too many people in NYC!!!

Stop building more apartments - reduce the population instead!!!

Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Who approved this insane development?There are too many people in NYC!!!

Stop building more apartments - reduce the population instead!!!
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I agree! Unfortunately, I have no say in the matter...just like most sane people.

Anonymous said...

I guess that DOT representative who spoke at those CB7 public hearings years ago...who also promised no traffic problems...was a liar too. Is there anybody honest left these days? Are any of our "representatives" not on a developer's payroll? Shouldn't the buck stop at the community board level?

Anonymous said...

Peter Koo...where are you? It looks like everybody was out to lunch when this project got approved.....at the expense of TDC....in Martinique....maybe? Sure looks that way!

Anonymous said...

Another poorly planned and executed project in Queens.

Anonymous said...

Isn't this area in Stavisky's district and not in Avella's?

Anonymous said...

Avella takes on corruption in any district where the local pols care not to or are told not to. Stavisky is on the pad like was her husband. Pols are supported by developers' cash when it comes Election day. Flooshing has some of the finest shady pols that money can buy.

Anonymous said...

Wellington Chen once had a plan to keep cars out of Flushing. With muni lot #1 gone, it looks like he and his close TDC associates have accomplished that plan.

Anonymous said...

Hey Paul and Pete, It's time you gave up that cool look. You're middle-aged now and it just does not look good on you anymore!

Anonymous said...

CB7 is the safety hazard here. They approved the construction of all this horse shit.