Report on recommendations of the Electric Vehicle Advisory Committee, which is required to meet at least twice a year through 2019 with the goal to make recommendations on ways to promote the use of Electric Vehicle among the general public.
The Sustainable Streets Index provides data on recent trends in traffic, parking, travel and safety. It also includes a section on Project Indicators, an assessment of 11 major Department of Transportation projects completed by the end of 2011. These assessments cover the projects' effects on safety, usage for motor vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, and bus riders and travel times in the project areas.
Report on information regarding compliance and non-compliance with Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the NYC Adm. Code. Includes violations, fines complaints, and litigation; and descriptions of safety and training procedures implemented pursuant to Ad. Code 17-708.
Report on the condition of all bridges and tunnels operated and maintained by DOT and all capital and revenue budget funds appropriated for rehabilitation and maintenance of such bridges and tunnels
Pursuant to 19-180 (LL23/2008), DOT developes and monitors performance indicators (such as for vehicle, ferry, bicycle volume data) that will assist in assessing the amount of traffic and promoting high performance modes Citywide.
Report summarizes the City's progress, provides comparisons to prior years, and introduces new initiatives that build on the accomplishments of Vision Zero's first two years.
Report on revenues received by the City from each franchise DOT grants (bus stop shelters, public toilets, trash receptacles, multi rack news racks, info/comp kiosks) and the locations of each structure installed or removed during the preceding calendar year.
Older adults are more likely to suffer serious injuries or fatalities from traffic crashes than other pedestrians. This led to the development of the Department of Transportation's Safe Streets for Seniors Program to address senior pedestrian safety issues at 25 Senior Pedestrian Focus Areas in the five boroughs of New York City. In this report, the West Midtown Manhattan Focus Area has been studied and improvements have been recommended.
The projects described in this report demonstrate how New York has been able to transform its streets by blending new technologies with time-tested tools. The metrics shown in the report are used to measure success and inform the design of future projects.
This annual report describes the work of the Department of Transportation's Division of Bridges in maintaining more than 750 city bridges and tunnels. This section details the projects executed to reach this goal.
This annual report describes the work of the Department of Transportation's Division of Bridges in maintaining more than 750 city bridges and tunnels. This section details the bridge capital program, listing the costs and plans of various bridge rehabilitation, design, and construction projects.
This annual report describes the work of the Department of Transportation's Division of Bridges in maintaining more than 750 city bridges and tunnels. This reports lists the goals accomplished by the division, as well as the current condition of the various bridges.
The City Island Transportation Study was initiated to address the existing and future travel demands generated by the residential, commercial and recreational land uses in the study area, which includes entire City Island, Orchard Beach and the northern parts of Pelham Bay Park during the summer and non-summer conditions. The analysis of the area's existing and future traffic conditions identified locations for improvement.
Water Street, in Manhattan?s Financial District, serves as a key corridor for commerce, transportation, and increasingly residential development. With this project, DOT seeks to enhance the streetscape and improve the pedestrian environment while reorganizing traffic flows to improve safety. Crosswalks will be shortened, new pedestrian space will be created, curb usage will be assessed to maximize efficiency, and connections to the waterfront will be enhanced.
Annual traffic fatalities have decreased 65 percent since 1990, and 38 percent since 2001. This report specifically addresses DOT?s ongoing commitment to improve safety at high pedestrian crash locations. Local Law 11 of 2008 requires DOT to identify the twenty highest crash locations based upon a ranking of the total number of crashes involving pedestrians. The top twenty high pedestrian crash locations for 2009 are addressed in this report.
This report looks at the most recently collected cycling data. It shows that bike riding is at record highs, cycling is increasingly a year-round activity and cycling has consistently increased when the bicycle network has expanded. Off-season winter cycling has seen significant growth, indicating that more and more New Yorkers are cycling year round as part of their transportation routine.
In preparation for the arrival of New York's newest travel option, bike share, the Department of Transportation undertook an unprecedented public planning process. This report documents the community participation, which took the form of community board meetings, online suggestions, consultation with elected officals, and demonstration events.
This report details a traffic and transportation study for the area bounded by West 55th Street, West 86th Street, Central Park West and Twelfth Avenue/Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. This is in response to community concerns over the growth in major real estate developments and traffic congestion in the area.
This report outlines the Department of Transportation's efforts to promote safety for commercial bicyclists by executing the nation's largest commercial cycling education and safety campaign. The Department of Transportation went door-to-door to advise businesses, while hosting forums for delivery cyclists and producing multilingual informational material for owners and employees.
The Soundview Transportation Study resulted from a community request to address traffic congestion and safety on the Soundview peninsula. The study recommends several measures to improve traffic operations and enhance safety, including signal timing changes, converting two-way streets to one-way, and adding turning lanes on Castle Hill Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard.
The NACTO Urban Street Design Guide details the design principles and strategies cities are adopting to address 21st Century demands on their streets. The guide focuses on on-the-ground, built projects and great streets, and reflects international best practices and research in urban design, planning and engineering.
This report addresses the Department of Transportation's ongoing commitment to improve safety at high pedestrian crash locations. The top twenty high pedestrian crash locations for 2010 are addressed in this report and safety improvements have been implemented at a majority of the locations, with some scheduled to be implemented in the near future.
In the Spring of 2008, the Department of Transportation released Sustainable Streets, the agency's strategic plan of transportation initiatives. The plan laid out, for the first time ever, a clear and detailed transportation policy for New York City, one that promised a new direction. The plan details ideas that will lead to safer streets, improved mobility, and a smaller environmental footprint, resulting in a higher quality of life.
This study was intended to help the Department of Transportation improve traffic circulation and enhance safety in the industrial and residential neighborhoods bounded by Grand Avenue, the Long Island Expressway, and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The study explored alternative travel routes for trucks and assessed signs to reduce the impact of truck traffic on local streets.
The purpose of this study is to assess the existing and future transportation conditions of the area bounded by 8th Street, Mercer Street, Delancey Street, Clinton Street and East 4th Street. This study addresses the concerns of the community and initiatives to improve the transportation conditions for all street users.
This study is a collaborative effort of the Department of Transportation and the Department of City Planning. The purpose of this study is to assess the current and future land use development and transportation needs of the Harlem/Morningside Heights area. The study area is bounded by 135th Street to the north, 116th Street to the south, Hudson River to the west, and Harlem River to the east.
This blueprint is a transportation planning study, designed to consider the implications of the growth of Downtown Brooklyn. This details goals, policies, strategies, and initiatives that are focused on maintaining and enhancing access, mobility, and quality of life in the area, as development occurs.
This blueprint is a transportation planning study designed to consider the implications of the growth of Downtown Brooklyn by developing goals, policies, strategies, and initiatives that are focused on maintaining and enhancing access, mobility, and quality of life, as development occurs.
In May 2008, the Department of Transportation (DOT) suspended street cleaning/alternate side parking (ASP) regulations for the purpose of changing such regulation signs in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The suspension provided DOT an opportunity to compare parking and traffic conditions in a residential neighborhood with and without ASP regulations. To that end, DOT conducted three surveys: (1) to capture changes in parking space occupancy and turnover, (2) traffic counts, and (3) a web-based community survey.
This study is comprised of two technical memoranda. Technical memorandum 1, issued in June 2004, presents an overview of the study area in terms of demographics, land use, traffic and transportation, parking, accidents/safety, pedestrians/bicycle, and public transportation. This document includes detailed information on high traffic and pedestrian areas, as well as the flow of traffic through those areas.
This study is comprised of two technical memoranda. Technical memorandum 1, issued in June 2004, presents an overview of the study area in terms of demographics, land use, traffic and transportation, parking, accidents/safety, pedestrians/bicycle, and public transportation. This document includes detailed information on accidents and safety in New York City. Included are data and analyses on the types of accidents, their trends, and the cost they amount to.
This study is comprised of two technical memoranda. Technical memorandum 1, issued in June 2004, presents an overview of the study area in terms of demographics, land use, traffic and transportation, parking, accidents/safety, pedestrians/bicycle, and public transportation. This document includes detailed information on the efficiency and ridership of public transportation in New York City.
This study is comprised of two technical memoranda. Technical memorandum 1, issued in June 2004, presents an overview of the study area in terms of demographics, land use, traffic and transportation, parking, accidents/safety, pedestrians/bicycle, and public transportation. This document includes detailed information on scenarios and projections for future models of the transportation system in New York City.
This study is comprised of two technical memoranda. Technical memorandum 1, issued in June 2004, presents an overview of the study area in terms of demographics, land use, traffic and transportation, parking, accidents/safety, pedestrians/bicycle, and public transportation. This document includes detailed information on parking areas, trends in demand for parking spaces, and regulations and maintenance of parking areas.
This study is comprised of two technical memoranda. Technical memorandum 1, issued in June 2004, presents an overview of the study area in terms of demographics, land use, traffic and transportation, parking, accidents/safety, pedestrians/bicycle, and public transportation. This document includes information on areas with high pedestrian concentration as well as bicycle routes and bicycle-related incidents.
This study is comprised of two technical memoranda. Technical memorandum 1, issued in June 2004, presents an overview of the study area in terms of demographics, land use, traffic and transportation, parking, accidents/safety, pedestrians/bicycle, and public transportation. This document includes analyses of population concentrations, changes, income, and other demographic related data on certain areas in New York City.
The Downtown Brooklyn Traffic Calming Study is an effort to mitigate the traffic impacts
that have taken place in Downtown Brooklyn over the past twenty plus years as the area has enjoyed a revitalization
that has brought economic growth to this collection of dense, diverse urban neighborhoods. The project's goal is to
make all types of streets function better for all users of the public space and to ensure the area's ongoing vitality,
safety, accessibility, and mobility.
This study is comprised of two technical memoranda. Technical memorandum 1, issued in June 2004, presents an overview of the study area in terms of demographics, land use, traffic and transportation, parking, accidents/safety, pedestrians/bicycle, and public transportation. This document includes an executive summary of all information and analyses provided in the individual reports for technical memorandum 1 of the Coney Island / Gravesend sustainable development transportation study.
This study is comprised of two technical memoranda. Technical memorandum 1, issued in June 2004, presents an overview of the study area in terms of demographics, land use, traffic and transportation, parking, accidents/safety, pedestrians/bicycle, and public transportation. This document includes concluding statements for each of the individual reports for technical memorandum 1 of the Coney Island / Gravesend sustainable development transportation study.
This study is comprised of two technical memoranda. Technical memorandum 1, issued in June 2004, presents an overview of the study area in terms of demographics, land use, traffic and transportation, parking, accidents/safety, pedestrians/bicycle, and public transportation. This document includes an introduction and states the objectives of the individual reports for technical memorandum 1 of the Coney Island / Gravesend sustainable development transportation study.
This second report, released in June 2010, contains the 2015 Future Conditions Analysis and Recommendations. It includes a discussion of the modeling effort using the Best Practice Model and recommendations to alleviate traffic congestion, improve parking provision, transit, and safety for all street users in the study area. This document focuses on projections for future conditions.
This second report, released in June 2010, contains the 2015 Future Conditions Analysis and Recommendations. It includes a discussion of the modeling effort using the Best Practice Model and recommendations to alleviate traffic congestion, improve parking provision, transit, and safety for all street users in the study area. This document focuses on recommendations for improving traffic conditions at certain locations in the areas of study.
This second report, released in June 2010, contains the 2015 Future Conditions Analysis and Recommendations. It includes a discussion of the modeling effort using the Best Practice Model and recommendations to alleviate traffic congestion, improve parking provision, transit, and safety for all street users in the study area. This document focuses on the scenarios for the future that would best benefit City transportation in the areas of study.
This second report, released in June 2010, contains the 2015 Future Conditions Analysis and Recommendations. It includes a discussion of the modeling effort using the Best Practice Model and recommendations to alleviate traffic congestion, improve parking provision, transit, and safety for all street users in the study area. This document includes an executive summary for technical memorandum 2 as well as briefs regarding projections for future conditions and recommendations for building the best practice model.
This second report, released in June 2010, contains the 2015 Future Conditions Analysis and Recommendations. It includes a discussion of the modeling effort using the Best Practice Model and recommendations to alleviate traffic congestion, improve parking provision, transit, and safety for all street users in the study area. This document includes a brief introduction to the project and statement of the objectives of the study.
This second report, released in June 2010, contains the 2015 Future Conditions Analysis and Recommendations. It includes a discussion of the modeling effort using the Best Practice Model and recommendations to alleviate traffic congestion, improve parking provision, transit, and safety for all street users in the study area. This document includes projections for future conditions of traffic and demographics in the areas of study in New York City.
The Bicycle Screenline Count tracks bicycle traffic entering and leaving Manhattan via the East River Bridges, the Staten Island Ferry, each avenue at 50th Street and the Hudson River Greenway.
The Downtown Brooklyn Traffic Calming Study is an effort to mitigate the traffic impacts
that have taken place in Downtown Brooklyn over the past twenty plus years as the area has enjoyed a revitalization
that has brought economic growth to this collection of dense, diverse urban neighborhoods. The project's goal is to
make all types of streets function better for all users of the public space and to ensure the area's ongoing vitality,
safety, accessibility, and mobility.
This 2008 annual report presents vehicular volumes and historical comparisons across the Bronx-Westchester, Queens-Nassau, Manhattan-NJ, Staten Island-NJ, and Brooklyn-Queens screenlines.
This report addresses the chronological events that have occurred at the various bridges and tunnels in New York City, as well as the various commendations received for the innovations and accomplishments achieved for their upkeeping for the year 2008. Included are descriptions of the events and awards as well as accompanying pictures.
This report addresses the chronological events that have occurred at the various bridges and tunnels in New York City, as well as the various commendations received for the innovations and accomplishments achieved for their upkeeping for the year 2009. Details regarding planned projects are also included to plan ahead for the future. Also included are descriptions of the events and awards as well as accompanying pictures.
This 2005 report is an annual publication presenting vehicular volumes, classification, and trends for all bridge and tunnel facilities serving Manhattan.
This 2010 report is an annual publication presenting vehicular volumes, classification, and trends for all bridge and tunnel facilities serving Manhattan.
This 2003 report summarizes vehicular volumes, classification data, and trends for the 47 bridges that cross over water. Volume and trend information is also presented for the nine bridges and tunnels operated by the MTA Bridges and Tunnels and the six bridges and tunnels operated by the Port Authority of NY and NJ.
This report includes projections for future improvements to pedestrian and bicycle lanes and paths in New York City and was presented at the APA National Planning Conference.
This paper presents the development of a new integrated adaptive signal control decision support system and its planned implementation for two NYC arterials.
This report is a street design manual that sets the foundation for future coherence in design and excellence for New York City streetscapes. Included are standard and optional choices for creating streets as well as plans for the future implementation of this design manual.
The Downtown Brooklyn Traffic Calming Study is an effort to mitigate the traffic impacts
that have taken place in Downtown Brooklyn over the past twenty plus years as the area has enjoyed a revitalization
that has brought economic growth to this collection of dense, diverse urban neighborhoods. The project's goal is to
make all types of streets function better for all users of the public space and to ensure the area's ongoing vitality,
safety, accessibility, and mobility.
This report is a street design manual that sets the foundation for future coherence in design and excellence for New York City streetscapes. Included are the planned short-term and capital project ideas for this project, as well as New York City's approach to implement these ideas. Also included are the various approvals for the project as well as the City's strategy on how to see the project through.
This paper analyzes how Mayor Michael Bloomberg's 2007 congestion pricing proposal gained widespread public support but was ultimately blocked in the State Legislature. This paper assesses the implications of New York's experience with pursuing congestion pricing and mileage-based taxes in the US.
This document addresses the program known as Bicycling Social, an idea that revolves around using event-based and social marketing to promote cycling in New York City. Included are the program's goals and intended strategies to help promote a healthier, more bike-oriented lifestyle in the City. Accompanying images are included to help visualize this initiative.
This paper discusses the necessity for and development of a proposed street management framework to help guide NYC in meeting the transportation and public realm needs of Lower Manhattan's residents, employees, tourists, and businesses.
This document addresses the research done in Lower Manhattan regarding the improvement of street management. Included are plans regarding future improvements and an overview of the findings from current efforts.
This document addresses the expansion of bicycling in New York City, particularly after the completion of the 9th Avenue Complete Street and Bicycle Path. Addressed are the goals and challenges of the project, as well as the consequent successes and projected furthering of efforts.
This document outlines the details of the Ninth Avenue project in Manhattan, an effort to expand bicycling in New York City. Included is an extensive overview of the project, addressing its originality, quality, significance, comprehensiveness, and transferability. Also provided are various diagrams and images to help visualize the project.
This document shows the various implementations of new street designs across New York City. Many of these changes include bicycle lanes and road changes to establish clearer lines of driving as well as increase pedestrian safety. Accompanying before and after pictures are provided to make note of the differences.
This Citywide Pedestrian Bridge Safety report addresses key areas around New York City where improvements have been made to increase pedestrian safety, as well as the type of improvements made.
The Department of Transportation strives to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety throughout the city. This study includes comprehensive traffic analyses of the study areas of the Bronx, as well as the improvements implemented to enhance safety.
The Downtown Brooklyn Traffic Calming Study is an effort to mitigate the traffic impacts
that have taken place in Downtown Brooklyn over the past twenty plus years as the area has enjoyed a revitalization
that has brought economic growth to this collection of dense, diverse urban neighborhoods. The project's goal is to
make all types of streets function better for all users of the public space and to ensure the area's ongoing vitality,
safety, accessibility, and mobility.
The Department of Transportation strives to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety throughout the city. This study includes comprehensive traffic analyses of the study areas of Brooklyn, as well as the improvements implemented to enhance safety.
The Department of Transportation strives to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety throughout the city. This study includes comprehensive traffic analyses of the study areas of Manhattan, as well as the improvements implemented to enhance safety.
The Department of Transportation strives to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety throughout the city. This study includes comprehensive traffic analyses of the study areas of Queens, as well as the improvements implemented to enhance safety.
The Department of Transportation strives to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety throughout the city. This study includes comprehensive traffic analyses of the study areas of Staten Island, as well as the improvements implemented to enhance safety.
The purpose of this study is to assess existing and future traffic conditions, identify issues, and develop effective solutions to these issues in the study area. The study area is located in the northest section of Brooklyn, bounded by Atlantic Ave to the north, Mother Gaston Ave to the east, Pitkin Ave to the south, and Howard Ave to the west.
The Downtown Brooklyn Traffic Calming Study is an effort to mitigate the traffic impacts
that have taken place in Downtown Brooklyn over the past twenty plus years as the area has enjoyed a revitalization
that has brought economic growth to this collection of dense, diverse urban neighborhoods. The project's goal is to
make all types of streets function better for all users of the public space and to ensure the area's ongoing vitality,
safety, accessibility, and mobility.
This document contains the number of reported crashes, by borough and police precinct, with injury and fatality totals, of accidents involving bicycles, bicycles and motorized vehicles, and bicycles and pedestrians. This lists all reports during the period of January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012.
The Downtown Brooklyn Traffic Calming Study is an effort to mitigate the traffic impacts
that have taken place in Downtown Brooklyn over the past twenty plus years as the area has enjoyed a revitalization
that has brought economic growth to this collection of dense, diverse urban neighborhoods. The project's goal is to
make all types of streets function better for all users of the public space and to ensure the area's ongoing vitality,
safety, accessibility, and mobility.
The 2004 Manhattan River Crossings report, published annually by the New York City Department of Transportation since 1972, presents vehicular volumes, classification, and trends for all bridge and tunnel facilities serving Manhattan.
The 2005 transit strike presented daunting challenges in maintaining mobility and access for City residents, businesses and visitors. The increased demand on the remaining operating transportation systems required a comprehensive and coordinated plan. This report describes how the City?s Transit Strike Plan succeeded in maintaining mobility within the City
The 2005 transit strike presented daunting challenges in maintaining mobility and access for City residents, businesses and visitors. The increased demand on the remaining operating transportation systems required a comprehensive and coordinated plan. This report describes how the City?s Transit Strike Plan succeeded in maintaining mobility within the City
The Department of Transportation has accelerated its efforts to improve pedestrian and traffic safety at locations that have repeatedly been the site of traffic or pedestrian-related accidents. These efforts have sharply reduced the number of traffic-related accidents and fatalities, which are now at historic lows.
The Department of Transportation has accelerated its efforts to improve pedestrian and traffic safety at locations that have repeatedly been the site of traffic or pedestrian-related accidents. These efforts have sharply reduced the number of traffic-related accidents and fatalities, which are now at historic lows. (Brooklyn/Queens)
The Department of Transportation has accelerated its efforts to improve pedestrian and traffic safety at locations that have repeatedly been the site of traffic or pedestrian-related accidents. These efforts have sharply reduced the number of traffic-related accidents and fatalities, which are now at historic lows. (Manhattan)
The Department of Transportation has accelerated its efforts to improve pedestrian and traffic safety at locations that have repeatedly been the site of traffic or pedestrian-related accidents. These efforts have sharply reduced the number of traffic-related accidents and fatalities, which are now at historic lows. (Queens)
The Department of Transportation published its Truck Route Management and Community Impact Reduction Study, which seeks to coordinate engineering, education, information and enforcement efforts to mitigate the negative impacts relating to truck traffic, as well as improve the overall truck management framework that exists in the City of New York. This study is part of an ongoing effort by the NYCDOT to address these issues. This document introduces the study and focuses on truck routing analysis.