A Queens judged has ordered the Department of Transportation to halt a planned protected bike lane on Astoria’s 31st Street in a surprise ruling that defies legal precedent in the city.

Judge Chereé Buggs sided with a number of local businesses and residents who had filed suit against the city, arguing that plans for protected bike lane were rushed and presented a hazard for pedestrians and motorists along 31st Street.

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Judge orders DOT to halt plan for protected bike lane on 31st Street in Astoria

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