Van Cortlandt Park is the crown jewel of the Northwest Bronx, a respite for the community from the urban bustle with many amenities for residents of all ages. Unfortunately, the road at it's western border, Broadway, behaves more like a highway than a community street.

From 2012 to 2016, 41 pedestrians and cyclists were injured and 3 pedestrians were killed on Broadway next to Van Cortlandt Park. Last year, a 76-year old woman was killed while crossing Broadway near W 246th St, which reveals the need for more street safety improvements that go beyond just stop lights.

With a street design that encourages speeding for vehicles moving from Yonkers to Manhattan, we need a safer way for pedestrian and cyclist to access Van Cortlandt Park that also curbs speeding on Broadway.

Narrower vehicle lanes, pedestrian islands, sidewalk extensions and a dedicated, 2-way protected bike lane alongside the park would provide our community with a safer, stress-free access to the park and turn Broadway from a speedway, to a street inclusive of all road users.