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The Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens
Staten Island
Citywide

The Bronx:
	The Bronx East-West Bicycle Corridor (2008) is a study of three east-west corridors in the Bronx to determine the feasibility of installing bicycle lanes adjacent to the vehicular lanes (Class II bicycle lanes) or shared lanes on the streets. The purpose of this project is to build upon the existing bicycle network in the Bronx and establish connections to major destinations such as parks and transit.
	The Bronx Harlem River Waterfront Bicycle and Pedestrian Study (2006) identifies bicycle and pedestrian connections to a section of the Harlem River waterfront in the southwest Bronx. This report includes the project area's existing conditions and future planned developments, with recommendations for improving bicycle and pedestrian access to the waterfront area.
	The Bronx Harlem River Waterfront Bicycle and Pedestrian Study (2006) identifies bicycle and pedestrian connections to a section of the Harlem River waterfront in the southwest Bronx. This report includes the project area's existing conditions and future planned developments, with recommendations for improving bicycle and pedestrian access to the waterfront area.
	The Soundview Park to Ferry Point Park Greenway Master Plan, released in July 2000, provides a framework for planning a greenway through a diverse and eclectic area of the Bronx along the waterfront while connecting to future greenways along the Bronx River and the Hutchinson River Parkway.
	Subway Sidewalk Interface - Technical Memorandum V Recommendations encapsulates the final recommendations for the Subway Sidewalk Interface project. The goal of this project is to improve pedestrian access to mass transit by planning, designing and implementing improvements to the sidewalks and intersections adjacent to subway entrances in the Bronx.
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Brooklyn:
	The Eastern Parkway Extension Master Plan (2006) recommends four miles of new or improved multi-use off-street paths and on-street lanes and signed routes to connect the last remaining gap in the 40-mile Brooklyn-Queens Greenway from Prospect Heights to Highland Park.
	The Conduit - Southern Queens - Laurelton - Cross Island Greenway Master Plan, released in July 2000, outlines a continuous 32 mile route for greenway users along some of the most scenic and significant destinations in eastern Brooklyn and southern and eastern Queens.
	The Shore Parkway Greenway Connector Master Plan examines existing conditions, highlights opportunities, and presents recommendations, supported by technical analysis, to guide the implementation of new or improved bicycle facilities on a five-mile route along the missing inland section of one of the City’s premier waterfront greenways located in southern Brooklyn.
	Brooklyn Retail Corridors examines traffic and pedestrian congestion and safety issues in four retail corridors in the borough of Brooklyn, and presents solutions for better management of the traffic and pedestrian networks.
	Subway Sidewalk Interface - Technical Memorandum V Recommendations encapsulates the final recommendations for the Subway Sidewalk Interface project. The goal of this project is to improve pedestrian access to mass transit by planning, designing and implementing improvements to the sidewalks and intersections adjacent to subway entrances in Brooklyn.
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Manhattan:
	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.
	The East Houston Street Pedestrian Project (2006) will plan, design, and implement improvements for pedestrians and cyclists along East Houston Street in Manhattan. These recommendations will improve safety and circulation at intersections, facilitate access to commercial, recreational and transportation destinations, and improve the streetscape.
	New York City Pedestrian Level of Service Study - Phase I - the objectives of this study are to evaluate the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) pedestrian level of service (LOS) methodology in terms of its suitability for pedestrian planning in New York City, to compile a pedestrian characteristics database, and to make recommendations for changes in pedestrian LOS analysis in New York City, 2006.
	Harlem/Morningside Heights Transportation Study - Draft Technical Memorandum No.1: Existing Conditions is a comprehensive analysis of existing conditions (2003) with respect to demography, land use and zoning, traffic and transportation, parking, pedestrian and bicycle movement, transit, accidents and goods movement.
	Midtown Manhattan Pedestrian Network Development Project -- Phase 1is a joint effort of the Department of City Planning and the Department of Transportation, evaluates pedestrian as well as vehicular circulation to reduce pedestrian-vehicular conflicts and pedestrian and vehicular congestion, and to improve safety, access, convenience and the urban environment in and around Midtown Manhattan, 2000.
	The Lower Manhattan Pedestrianization Study, a joint effort of the Department of City Planning and the Department of Transportation, would improve the pedestrian circulation system downtown by reducing congestion, improving safety, and providing better pedestrian access to mass transit, offices, stores, the waterfront, open spaces, and tourist attractions.
	Taxi Stands in Times Square and the Theater District study examines how well taxi stands are used and recommends actions to improve their visibility and use.
	The past, present and future of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway is presented through text, maps, photos, and video of cyclists riding along portions of it.
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Queens:
	Queens East River and North Shore Greenway, The Queens East River and North Shore Greenway is a proposed 10.6-mile urban shared-use trail, intended to provide access to the shoreline in Queens and improve non-motorized commuter options, 2006.
	North Corona Transportation Study, this transportation study was initiated in response to community concerns about existing and potential traffic congestion and safety issues with respect to traffic movements due to approved (as of September 17, 2003) rezoning and potential future land use developments North Corona, located in northern Queens, encompasses a portion of Community District 3, 2005.
	Bay Terrace Transportation Study, this transportation study was initiated in response to community concerns about existing and potential traffic congestion and safety issues with respect to traffic movements, and provides a comprehensive analysis of existing and potential future vehicular circulation, parking demand, public transit utilization, and pedestrian circulation patterns, 2004.
	The Conduit - Southern Queens - Laurelton - Cross Island Greenway Master Plan, released in July 2000, outlines a continuous 32 mile route for greenway users along some of the most scenic and significant destinations in eastern Brooklyn and southern and eastern Queens.
	Preliminary Recommendations for Downtown Flushing Parking Guidance System - The Preliminary Recommendations for Downtown Flushing Parking Guidance System proposes a guidance system that will direct drivers looking for parking, to parking facilities with available spaces. The system will collect data on how many vehicles are parked at each facility, and in turn relay that information to electronic signs on the roads leading into the Downtown Flushing area, 2004.
	Subway Sidewalk Interface - Technical Memorandum V Recommendations encapsulates the final recommendations for the Subway Sidewalk Interface project. The goal of this project is to improve pedestrian access to mass transit by planning, designing and implementing improvements to the sidewalks and intersections adjacent to subway entrances in Queens.
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Staten Island:
	Charleston Transportation Study, assesses potential future land use development scenarios in order to provide a comprehensive analysis of existing and potential future vehicular, parking, public transit, and pedestrian circulation patterns within the study area, 2003.
	Staten Island South and West Shore Greenways Master Plan, a proposal for a 17-mile route for pedestrians and cyclists extending from Great Kills Park on the Lower Bay to Clay Pit Pond and Bloomingdale parks along the Arthur Kill, 2003.
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Citywide:
	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.
	The New York City Cycling Map shows existing bicycle lanes, existing and planned greenways, and a network of planned on-street routes.
	The New York City Bicycle Survey (2007), presents the major findings of our online survey, held for Bike Month 2006, and their implications for transportation and bicycle planning in the city. With over 1,000 survey respondents, the report documents several trends and key findings for cycling commutation, parking, and facililties in the city.
	The New York City Bicycle Master Plan, issued in May 1997, is the final report of the first phase of the Bicycle Network Development (BND) Project, a joint Department of City Planning (DCP)/Department of Transportation (DOT) effort.
	A Greenway Plan for New York City, published in 1993, presents the city's vision for the nation's most ambitious urban greenway system -- 350 miles of landscaped bicycle and pedestrian paths crisscrossing New York City.
	The Department of City Planning’s (DCP) Transportation Division hosted The State of Cycling in New York City for BikeMonthNYC 2005. The event, initiated by the Transportation Division’s Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenway Team (BPG Team), was to help celebrate bike month and to promote cycling as a healthy, fun, affordable and viable form of transportation in the city.
	The New York City Bicycle Lane and Trail Inventory Phase I, released in April 2000, is a comprehensive inventory on the existing physical conditions of New York City's Class 2 (on-street striped bike lanes) and Class 1 (off-street) facilities. This document is to assist with the planning and implementation of a city-wide network. It is also a valuable tool to achieve and maintain a state of good repair for the existing system and to help prevent deficiencies.
	The New York City Bicycle Lane and Trail Inventory Phase II, released in October 2001, focuses on the usage component of bicycle facilities. The document features extensive field data including bicycle counts as well as updating the conditions inventory be recording new facilities.
	Making Streets Safe for Cycling: Strategies for Improved Bicycle Safety, released in May 1999, is based on research and analysis of national and international on-street bicycle facilities designed to minimize conflicts between user modes. The report recommends a variety of innovative and straightforward designs.
	Bicycle Parking Needs recommends for ways in which, and locations where, the City of New York can provide bicycle parking facilities directly while also encouraging private property owners to do the same.
	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.
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