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TRANSPORTATION PLANNING


City Planning's Transportation Planning Division undertakes projects to improve the movement of bicycists, pedestrians, and vehicles in and about New York City. The division also works on projects to update and maintain the five-year transportation improvement program in collaboration with other transportation agencies.

Please select one of the categories below in order to view more information about these projects. You may also browse all project publications generated by Transportation Planning via the Alphabetical Index or the Borough Index.

Bicycle Planning Bicycle & Greenway Planning:
Citywide and local area planning for greenways and bike routes ensure that the increasing number of bicyclists have a pleasant and safe place to ride as part of the city's transportation network.
 
Pedestrian Planning Pedestrian Planning:
Projects underway or completed, focus on issues facing pedestrians and aim to make walking in the city an enjoyable and safe experience for all.
 
Roadway Planning and Its Projects Roadway Planning & Other Projects:
A number of projects deal with roadway planning, vehicular traffic, parking, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) throughout the city.

Transportation Features and Updates:
The Prospect Park-Ocean Parkway Greenway Study
New - The Prospect Park-Ocean Parkway Greenway Study (2009), seeks to improve the critical link between Ocean Parkway at Church Avenue and Prospect Park via Park Circle in Brooklyn as well as other transportation issues in the Park Circle vicinity. This report contains short- and long-term recommendations for pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles, and equestrians.
CITYRACKS Map
New - The CITYRACKS Map (2009) is an interactive map of existing outdoor bicycle parking in the city. The map, developed with the New York City Department of Transportation, allows users to view, comment on, and download data on the existing bicycle parking in New York City. Users are encouraged to report any errors found on the map via the form provided.
The Queens Around the World Bike Map
New - The Queens Around the World Bike Map, (2009), bicycle tour takes you along on-street and off-street bicycle lanes and greenways through parks, by shops and into neighborhoods where diverse communities create vibrant street life filled with an incredible array of music, shopping, and cultural events. The tour offers a number of destination options and ride lengths.
Bike Share Opportunities in New York City
New - Bike Share Opportunities in New York City, (2009), analyzes existing bike-share models and current New York City bicyclist demographics and demand to assess the potential for a New York City Bike-Share Program.  In addition, an overview of potential funding options and recommendations for program implementation, including suggested program size and phasing, bike-station siting, fees, safety and theft reduction, are also discussed.
Residential Parking Study New - Residential Parking Study: Automobile Ownership Rates and Off-Street Parking Requirements in Portions of New York City: Manhattan CDs 9-12, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn (2009) is a citywide study of both the Zoning Resolution’s parking requirements for new housing and the car ownership patterns of the residents of such housing.
Inventory of Opportunities Over Transportation Properties
New - Inventory of Decking Opportunities Over Transportation Properties, (2008), catalogues approximately 1,000 acres of subgrade road and rail corridors throughout the city, plus rail yards. While building in any of these corridors would be complex, were they to be decked over, opportunities would be provided to reunite communities and create the potential for new surface-level uses.  The inventory is intended as a  tool for stakeholders involved in any future planning for these sites.
World Cities Best Practices
New - World Cities Best Practices (2008), surveys transportation modes and technologies, in cities around the globe, that could be implemented in New York City to reduce congestion and encourage community and economic development. 
Flatbush Avenue Pedestrian Study
New - Flatbush Avenue Pedestrian Study (2008), examines and analyzes pedestrian conditions at select locations intersections along Flatbush Avenue. The objectives of this study are to examine existing pedestrian traffic flow and circulation within the study area, and to develop recommendations to enhance pedestrian movements and safety.
New York City Cycling Map
New - New York City Cycling Map:
The New York City Cycling Map shows existing bicycle lanes, existing and planned greenways, and a network of planned on-street routes. PDF Front (4.1 MB) includes all of the Bronx and Manhattan and portions of Queens and Brooklyn; the PDF back (3.1 MB) includes portions of Queens and Brooklyn and all of Staten Island. Look for a free copy of the bike map at your local bike shop, library or school, or pick up a copy from City Planning's bookstore. Copies may be ordered by calling 311.
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Interactive NYC Parking Facility Locator:
Interactive maps show the location of more than 1,900 parking facilities licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
Manhattan Waterfront Greenway
Manhattan Waterfront Greenway:
The past, present and future of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway is presented through text, maps, photos, and video of cyclists riding along portions of the greenway.
Related Links:
Transportation Division:

2 Lafayette Street,
Rm. 1200
New York, NY 10007-1353

Tel. 212-442-4630
FAX 212-442-4724


More Studies and Projects are available in print from the Department of City Planning Map & Book Store.

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