So you’re wondering why the DOT wants to change Park Slope traffic patterns NOW? Some people say it has to do with the Atlantic Yards. Even David Yassky says it has something to do with the Atlantic Yards. But here’s what the DOT press office had to say (reported on Streetsblog).
"This idea has been considered for years and since Sixth Avenue was
repaved last year and we have not yet installed permanent markings,
this seems like a good time to make these changes."
sure. it just seemed like a good idea at the time. that’s how these urban planning thingies work, folks