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.
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.
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 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.
A survey undertaken as part of the Transporting Reusables Using Commercial Carriers (TRUCC) project, which is researching how the NYC reuse sector can have better access to adequate and affordable transportation resources.
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.