It is no secret that Select Bus Service on 125th Street has been a controversial project.

Implementation of Select Bus Service brought vehicular traffic to a crawl certain times of the day.

125th Street is Harlem's premiere commercial district and it provides a large variety of products and services to its community, residents and visitors. It is a natural response for such a large and diverse community to have concerns and want knowledge about any changes that are taking place which may alter their current understanding of how the street works and potentially their quality of living. 

Our pedestrian counts over the last 3 years show an average of 900,000 pedestrians' foot traffic a month on the southwest corner of 125th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd. Click here. These numbers are only a small sampling of the amount of people on the street. 

 

Just as in any community of the size of Harlem, finding a solution to a problem to satisfy all concerned is virtually impossible. But there are two hings that everyone can agree upon:

The 125th Street BID's Position 

We are supportive of a solution that addresses congestion, does not have an adverse effect on business, and is supported by the community at large. 

Growing Pains: Change is rarely easy. 

 

Construction has begun and it has created a slow down.  We have heard your voices and reached out to the Department of Transportation.  Margaret Forgione, Manhattan Borough Commissioner has asked us to inform anyone who has questions to contact her at:  (212)-839-6210. They have also provided information on what is happening and what to expect.  Please click here.