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Press Release #19-029
Friday, May 24, 2019
Contact: Scott Gastel/Brian Zumhagen (212) 839-4850

NYC DOT and Elected Officials Celebrate the Installation of a New Stop Sign at Woodside Intersection

New all-way stop sign creates safer conditions for students and other street users at Woodside Avenue and 57th Street

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) today joined area elected officials and Queens Community Board 2 to announce the installation of a new all-way stop sign at Woodside Avenue and 57th Street in Woodside. The officials were joined by community members, parents and students from St. Sebastian Catholic Academy.

“From school kids and seniors to parents and parishioners, DOT is committed to working with the Woodside community and local elected leaders to make neighborhood streets safer for everyone,” said NYC DOT Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia. “The new all-way stop sign at 57th Street and Woodside Avenue near the St. Sebastian Catholic Academy and church will help improve conditions by reducing conflict and clarifying rights of way as pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles cross at the intersection.”

“Traffic controls make intersections safer and save lives,” said Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris. “The installation of this stop sign is a good step as we continue the effort to prevent needless deaths and injuries on our streets.”

“This deadly intersection has seen tragedy in the past; an all-way stop sign at this location will help prevent future accidents,” said Assembly Member Brian Barnwell. “Thank you to all community members who advocated for this safety improvement, and to the DOT for keeping their promise to install safety measures here.”

“After years of advocacy with the community and elected officials, I am relieved that DOT has installed an all-way stop sign at the busy intersection of Woodside Avenue and 57th Street,” said Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer. “This is the same intersection where an 83-year-old woman was fatally hit by a car in February 2018. Hundreds of children and families from St. Sebastian’s, P.S. 11, and P.S. 361 cross there every day. I will continue to fight for all of the traffic safety improvements that our community needs.”

Following the advocacy of local elected leaders, DOT re-evaluated this intersection for an all-way stop sign. The signs were installed on May 20th.

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