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Red Hook press awaits traffic signal at busy intersection
Red Hook residents push for a signal at Van Brunt and Pioneer Streets as pedestrian safety concerns rise with NYC Ferry opening. Since 2015, NYPD data show thirteen injuries at the crossroad, including a May 8 collision involving a Tesla driver and a mother and child. Community activist John McGettrick leads a petition near 400 signatures, arguing that ongoing truck idling blocks sight and warrants protection beyond existing data. The city has delayed approval, but advocates warn the hazard persists until a signal is installed. The ferry launch on June 1 will boost traffic near Atlantic Basin, underscoring the urgency for an all way stop.
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