New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-17
IMPROVED ROADS IN BROOKLYN

The opening Of a new road anywhere In the
vicinity OF NewYork IS OF special interest to
all riders OF the bicycle within that rather
vaguely outlined region, the metropolitan dis-
trict. for. later, the chances are nine
tenths Of them will enjoy the addition made to
their opportunities for exercise and pleasure
combined OF more than ordinary moment l.;
the completion OF the new asphalt and macadam
thoroughfare through one Of the outlying dis
tricts Of Brooklyn. bringing the splendid system
Of highways in Queens County within easy reach
Of the wheemen of both Brooklyn and New
York. The formal opening Of the Glenmore-
ave improvement will take place to-day. and
the event Will he signazed by the parade Of a
large number Of bicycle clubs and many unat-
tached riders OF the wheel 1t is an improve
ment I'm every sense OF the word. Not only has
a long stretch Of sand been turned into a first
class road. but that ro al affords the only outlet
to the eastern boundary OF Brooklyn that can
be gone In comfort with a bicycle. The
other streets available are 80 badly paved that
since cycling came into general vogue the prac-
,ice has been for wheeimen to ride to the city
line by the elevated -oads. which have added
appreciably to their business by the carriage OF
wheels for a small charge.
The agitation for such a road has gone on for
took an active interest In it. and in his first
sage. last January Mayor Wurster made an
earnest plea for this greatly needed improve
ment BY dint OF persistent efforts the needed
legislation was secured and the carrying out
Of the plan. together with the construction VI
the return cycle path from Coney Island. was
intrusted To tho Park Department. In Park
Commissioner Woodruff. himself an adept in the
use OF the bicycle. the wheelmen OF Brooklyn
found the ally they needed. and. despite all diff
cui,i-s. Mr.. Woodruff awarded the contracts so
that the new path was ready for use soon after
the middle OF June. and the new road 10 the
eastward was completed by the middle OF
October. Owing 10 circumstances beyond con-
troll. IL was found impossible To lay out the new
thoroughfare direct line. and the Glen
more Improvement, as II IL comprehensive
" termed comprises parts Of four different
streets only q single block In each Of two OF
these Streets IL used. and the general course is
fairly straight. albeit with four right -angleu
turns between the Eastern Parkway and the
city line. No other route seemed available, and
this viii serve admirably. ut least until the -x-
tension OF the Eastern Parkway and the open
ing OF Fores, Park furnish an alternative thor
oughfare To the eastern side Of Brooklyn.
In connection with this work now happily
finished. mention may properly be made OF
other improvements in Brooklyn roads which
deserve the attention OF all who wheel and all
who drive Within the last month the macadam-
izng OF Bay Parkway. or Twenty second ave.
has been completed. giving a new way to reach
Bensonhurst and the shore OF the Bay-a fine.
broad avenue with a superb surface OF gravel
At the present moment work IL in progress on
Fort Hamilton Parkway. which will AFFORD
other outlet from the southern end OF Prospect
Park and relieve the pressure put on the famous
Cycle Path. and the assurance has just been
given that a beginning Will soon be made OF
improving the old Shore Road and transform
ing 1t into splendid driveway between Bay
Ridge and Fort Hamilton. With an increasing
number If asphalt through routes In The city
proper. and fine macadamizcd roads outside OF
It, connecting directly with Queens County
Brooklyn Is In Il fair way to become a wheel
mans paradise.