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.