DOT denied a a request for a stop sign at this location in 2015. Based on these community concerns and recent traffic collision data, CB14 will submit a new request for a stop sign at this location. The agency's response will be posted here once received.

To follow up on this request, please contact Brooklyn Community Board 14 at 718-859-6357 and provide reference number DOT-378954-N4F3. Thank you.

The speed at which vehicles plow down Newkirk, a stop sign is the minimum we need. We urgently request a traffic signal to give the many seniors and young children who live in our communities, the right to cross safely.

To Mike’s point, cars parked on this intersection make it impossible to see oncoming cars or be seen without stepping out and risking an accident as happened this morning.

Please don’t wait for another tragedy like our Park Slope neighbors have recently endured to take action.

Brooklyn Community Board 14 requested an all-way stop sign at this intersection this morning. If residents would like to request a traffic signal as well, you can do so at this link: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/contact/contact-form.shtml?routing=bk. If requested, please post the DOT Service Request Number here so that we can follow up with the agency. Thank you.

Thank you. Traffic signal requested.
DOT Service Request Number: DOT-379062-H9M3

Between Coney Island Avenue and Ocean Avenue, Newkirk Avenue has only one traffic light, by PS217, and only two or three Stop Signs, all below East 17th Street. The rest of Newkirk Avenue is a Day At The Races. The two avenues that sandwich Newkirk, Foster & Ditmas Avenues, are both two-way streets and have Traffic Lights at almost every Intersection, which is apparently why motorists opt for Newkirk, to avoid the red lights. The stretch of Newkirk between East 17th Street and Ocean Avenue is ALL residential.There are currently arrows alerting motorists to the existence of crosswalks, but no Stop Signs. Not even Yield to Pedestrian Signs. Why is that? This condition must be improved. We should not have to wait for someone to be killed before the City takes action.

Stop sign and traffic signal requests have been filed for Newkirk Avenue & East 17th Street. If you would like to share your comments with the Brooklyn DOT Commissioner or if you would like to request additional signs or signals, you can do so at this link: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/contact/contact-form.shtml?routing=bk. Please post the DOT Service Request Number here so that we can follow up with the agency. Thank you.

Has cb14 received a response from the DOT to the request for a stop sign? Thank you

Unfortunately, DOT denied both requests for a Stop Sign (DOT-378954-N4F3) and a Traffic Signal (DOT-379062-H9M3) at this intersection on November 19, 2018. CB14's District Manager has requested the traffic study data used to make this determination from the DOT Commissioner. CB14 is generally not allowed to file a duplicate request with DOT until 18 months have passed after a denial. For this reason, it is recommended that concerned residents also contact the Office of City Councilmember Mathieu Eugene whose district includes this intersection at 718-287-8762. The Councilmember's Office may be able to request additional traffic studies of this location.

Stop sign installed