This report presents the results of a detailed evaluation on the feasibility of implementing a streetcar system in Brooklyn. This detailed analysis considers constructability issues, vehicle options, and overall costs to implement and operate the system. Investigations were performed on areas in the borough and a field visit was conducted on the Philadelphia Trolley system to determine the feasibility of this project.
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.
The 34th Street Select Bus Service project seeks to improve traffic, transit speeds, pedestrian safety and curb access on a corridor that extends for two miles from the 34th Street Ferry Terminal on the East River to Twelfth Avenue. The preliminary design of the 34th Street Select Bus Service is based on DOT's analysis of the traffic, transit, and curbside access needs on the corridor.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has started a study to determine the feasibility of a running a streetcar route in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook. This initial analysis will help determine if this mode, once a staple of New York City's streets, is a viable method of connecting the residents and businesses of Red Hook with Brooklyn's broader transportation network and supporting economic development in the area. DOT will produce several interim reports, leading up to a final report. This document focuses primarily on similar designs in Portland, Seattle, and Philadelphia.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has started a study to determine the feasibility of running a streetcar route in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook. This initial analysis will help determine if this mode, once a staple of New York City's streets, is a viable method of connecting the residents and businesses of Red Hook with Brooklyn's broader transportation network and supporting economic development in the area. DOT will produce several interim reports, leading up to a final report.
The first, unprecedented Pedestrian Safety Report and Action Plan examines over 7,000 records of crashes that have caused serious injuries or fatalities to pedestrians, and identifies underlying causes. DOT will use this data to inform the work the agency does to reduce traffic fatalities and make New York City streets safe for everyone.
The first, unprecedented, Pedestrian Safety Report and Action Plan examines over 7,000 records of crashes that have caused serious injuries or fatalities to pedestrians. The researchers identify the underlying causes, common factors, and geographic distribution of these crashes. The Department of Transportation will use this data to inform citizens of the work the agency does to reduce traffic fatalities and make New York City streets safe for everyone.
The first, unprecedented, Pedestrian Safety Report and Action Plan examines over 7,000 records of crashes that have caused serious injuries or fatalities to pedestrians. The researchers identify the underlying causes, common factors, and geographic distribution of these crashes. The Department of Transportation will use this data to inform citizens of the work the agency does to reduce traffic fatalities and make New York City streets safe for everyone.
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 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.