Another Serious Accident Between Pedestrian and Cyclist in Prospect Park

Linda Cohen, a 55-year old Brooklyn resident and frequent volunteer in Prospect Park, is in a medically-induced coma after being hit by a cyclist in the park on November 3. A Walk in the Park reports that the accident happened at about 3pm near Vanderbilt Playground as Cohen was attempting to cross West Drive. The cyclist, who remained on the scene, was apparently a bike racer.

The section of road by the playground has a very steep decline, and as anyone who has tried to cross there knows bikes often zip past. But it's not the only dangerous place to cross in the park, and unfortunately we hear of these types of accidents regularly.

Earlier this year, neighbors petitioned for upgraded safety measures around Park Drive after another cyclist/pedestrian collision. The petition included ideas for better yielding with signage, lights, and enforcement, but with only 115 signatures it seems to have gone nowhere.

So what's the solution?