Brooklyn Officials Proposed B65 Bus Route Changes

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority originally suggested moving the B65 bus route to Atlantic Avenue in 2022.

Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Remote Work

Isometric editorial illustration of a metal transit pole on a grey street corner, representing public transportation infrastructure planning. — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority continues to evaluate proposed changes to the B65 bus route in Brooklyn following local transit workshop feedback. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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In 2022, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority proposed shifting the B65 bus route two blocks north to Atlantic Avenue as part of a network redesign. This plan faced significant pushback from local stakeholders by 2023.

Why it matters

The proposed bus route shift was intended to improve transit speed and efficiency, but the project remains in the workshop phase amid ongoing community disagreement regarding infrastructure changes in Crown Heights.

The proposed project includes a 10-mile bike boulevard corridor along Bergen and Dean streets. The B65 route change would relocate transit service two blocks north to Atlantic Avenue.

The players

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

This is the public agency responsible for public transportation in the New York City metropolitan area.

Community Board 8

This local representative body serves the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, and Weeksville.

The details

While the city moves forward with a 10-mile bike boulevard on Bergen and Dean streets that allows motor vehicle traffic, the B65 bus route change remains stalled. The initiative aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists, though the redesign is currently still in the workshop phase.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority proposed the B65 route move in 2022.
Community Board 8 issued an objection to the transit proposal in 2023.
Public opposition to the street and transit changes intensified by spring 2026.

Market Landscape

The ongoing bus redesign follows the framework established by the 2022 Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign Draft Plan to improve service efficiency. This initiative reflects a broader shift toward reallocating street space to prioritize transit and non-motorized infrastructure in dense urban areas.

Residents in Crown Heights may experience changes to transit access and street navigation if the proposed route shifts and bike boulevard projects proceed. These modifications could alter local traffic patterns and the convenience of daily commuting for area commuters.

The takeaway

Urban transit redesigns often face complex trade-offs between improving network efficiency and accommodating existing community infrastructure. Stakeholders should continue monitoring local board meetings for updates as the city balances transit speed with neighborhood mobility concerns.