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Reference > Transportation Planning Printer Friendly Version
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:
A number of projects deal with roadway planning, vehicular traffic, parking, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) throughout the city.


Transportation Features and Updates:

Upper Manhattan Pedestrian Project

Upper Manhattan Pedestrian Project (2008) presents the findings from the study of intersections around Ft. Washington Avenue and the George Washington Bridge in the Washington Heights area of the city.

NYC Bicycle Lane and Inventory New York City Bicycle Lane and Trail Inventory (2007), The NYC Bicycle Lane and Trail Inventory Report (2007) is the third compilation and assessment of the physical conditions of existing bicycle facilities in New York City. The first report was issued in 2000 and the second report in 2002.

New York City Cycling Map 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 (1.4 MB) includes all of the Bronx and Manhattan and portions of Queens and Brooklyn ; the PDF back (1.2 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.
Parking Icon 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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