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Lee on BRT approval process and 125th Street corridor

New York City Council · May 29, 2026 · starts 1:03:40 · 59 sec

Lee asks about DOT's BRT approval process and puts on record her support for a BRT system along 125th Street in Harlem, urging DOT to prioritize it.

Eric Beaton

So we have a transit development unit that works, as the commissioner said, in very close partnership with the MTA.

Eric Beaton

And as part of looking at a corridor, one of the things that they do is look at all the data, look at the street design, and figure out where these higher levels of investments are appropriate.

Eric Beaton

So that's something that we've been starting to look at as part of the new bus plan, and I think there'll be more details as part of that.

Linda Lee

Thank you.

Linda Lee

And I would state for the record that, you know, my office has sent DLT a letter, as well as other advocates have sent DLT a letter

Linda Lee

in support of a BRT bus rapid transit system along 25th Street, which would, you know, touch my district as well as other districts throughout Harlem.

Linda Lee

It's something that I support.

Linda Lee

But now the ball is on your court is where I will leave it.

Linda Lee

But this is something that for us is very important.

Linda Lee

We want to put on the record.

Linda Lee

I think it's a great place for thinking big and really making sure that Harlem gets the attention it deserves.