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| DOT Policies and Reports The publications available here are pdf documents. Please note that some files are extensive and may take a significant amount of time to download.
DOT operates the largest municipal street-lighting system in the country with 262,000 lights on City streets, bridges and underpasses, 12,000 in parks and 26,000 on highways. In 2009, NYCDOT will test LED lighting on both streets and sidewalks in locations in Central Park and along the FDR Drive. NYCDOT is partnering with the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the Climate Group (TCG) to develop an LED pilot program for new technologies that will further reduce the City's greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. Data collected from New York City's LED installations will quantify the performance of LED's and assist other cities interested in the conversion to LED fixtures. This report provides more background on the current state of NYC's program and efforts to make it an international leader in green lighting.  Download the reportRead the press release
Street Design Manual (May 2009) 2008 Safe Streets NYC: Traffic Safety Improvements in New York City (January 2009) 2007 Safe Streets NYC2006 Safe Streets NYC2005 Safe Streets NYC
The Sustainable Streets Index 2008 sets benchmarks for our Agency's progress towards achieving more sustainable mobility in New York City. This report is presented in accordance with Local Law 23 (Council Bill Intro 199) signed into law by Michael Bloomberg in June 2008. This report is a living document that will be published annually. It will be expanded next year to include a detailed look at how recent changes in streets design and operations affect different groups of users. World Class Streets: Remaking New York City's Public Realm (November 2008) Sustainable Streets: Strategic Plan for the New York City Department of Transportation 2008 and Beyond (April 2008) During the Summer of 2008 DOT suspended alternate side parking (ASP) in Park Slope. This study finds the suspension caused minimal impact on traffic and parking conditions in that neighborhood. Placard Parking Usage in Lower Manhattan (January 2008) The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) commissioned this study to:
The results of this study are intended to help the City accurately consider existing policies in the context of the future of the Lower Manhattan street network. This study was made possible in part by a grant from the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, which is funded through Community Development Block Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Midtown Thru Streets Program (October 2004) Downtown Brooklyn Traffic Calming Report (June 2004) Bus Ridership Survey and Route Analysis (May 2004) Reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) (February 2003) Advisory for Non-Functioning Traffic Signals
Motorists are advised that the New York City Traffic Rules require that vehicular traffic facing a signal that is not working shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection and shall proceed with caution through the intersection. New York City Department of Transportation Traffic Rules Section 4-03(a)(7).
Find out more about the process for granting revocable consents, needed if you intend to install a structure on, under or over a City street or sidewalk.
DOT has enacted rules regulating the placement, installation, and maintenance of newsracks on City sidewalks.
If you’re searching for an alternative to standard New York City Street Lighting, the Department of Transportation Street Lighting Catalogue contains the Distinctive Street Lighting lampposts and luminaires that meet the Department’s standards and are appropriate for use on the City’s streets.
This form provides instructions on procedures for installing a temporary electric tap in a lamppost.
Reduced School Speed Limit Study (June 2008)Results of a pilot study conducted by NYCDOT to determine the efficacy of reduced speed zones (with 20mph reduced speed limit signs accompanied by flashing beacons that operate during school hours) in reducing vehicle speeds around schools. NYC Commuter Cycling Indicator (January 2008) NYCDOT has developed a new indicator that makes use of the most robust data available to estimate levels of commuter cycling over time. This report discusses how the indicator was created and presents data from 1980 to 2007. 2008 Bridges and Tunnels Annual Condition Report (July 2009) This annual report describes the work of the Department of Transportation's Division of Bridges in maintaining more than 750 City bridges. Because of the length of this annual report, it has been divided into several documents for easier access. Read Bridges and Tunnels Annual Conditions Reports from: 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Ridgewood Transportation Planning Study (March 2007) This 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. Read the Manhattan River Crossings Reports from: 2001 report (summary) 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Bicyclist Fatalities and Serious Injuries in New York City, 1996-2005 (September 2006) The Departments of Health and Mental Hygiene, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, and Police released a joint report describing the factors that contributed to the deaths and serious injuries of bicyclists over the past decade. 2007 New York City Screenline Traffic Flow Report (February 2009) New York City Bridge Traffic Volumes Report (2007) (December 2008) 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. Part I Executive Summary, Preparing for the Transit Strike, and Traffic Management Strategies. Part II Analysis and Findings, Conclusions and Appendices. Court Street Signal Modification Analysis (June 2005) In response to community concerns about traffic speeds and pedestrian safety on Court Street in Brooklyn, the Department modified traffic signals, which resulted in reduced vehicle speed and more opportunities for pedestrians to cross Court Street. Coney Island/Gravesend Sustainable Development Transportation Study (May 2004) Initiated by DOT in response to community concerns about the increase in traffic congestion and the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists this study links transportation with land use while emphasizing sustainability. Harlem River Bridges (January 2004) This report describes the eight Harlem River bridges, the rehabilitation projects that are either under way or planned, and the importance of obtaining Federal funding through reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). Central Park Studies Closure of Central Park and Prospect Park Park Drives (February 2007) Report on the pilot project to further limit the number of hours that motor vehicles can utilize the park drives of both Central Park and Prospect Park. The goal of this project was to minimize potential conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians in the parks and to provide additional space for recreation. The Gates: Traffic Impacts and Analysis (February 2005) In February 2005, "The Gates" temporary public art work was on view for 16 days in Central Park, consisting of 7,500 gates bearing saffron-colored fabric panels. "The Gates" required the full closure of the Central Park Drives to set up and dismantle the exhibit, and partial closure during the exhibit. This report documents the traffic impacts associated with the closures of the park drives during this exhibit. Report Part I Report Part II Appendices 2004 Holiday Traffic Plan: Central Park Drive Improvements (May 2005) As part of the 2004 Holiday Traffic Plan, DOT and the Department of Parks and Recreation implemented an ambitious program to improve the overall usability of the Central Park Drives. DOT closely monitored the impacts of this initiative to determine the impacts. Safe Routes to Schools
School Safety Engineering General Mitigation Measures Report (April 2004, updated July 2008)
Final Re-Engineering Reports for First Round of 135 Priority Schools (June 2006)
Traffic Safety Curriculum Module for Grades K-3 and 4-5 (2005)
Street Safety Engineering
Safe Streets for Seniors (January 2008)
Safety Improvements for the Manhattan Bridge Entrance, Manhattan (July 2007)
Lafayette Avenue Reengineering and Safety Improvements, Bronx (June 2007)
Ninth Avenue Pedestrian Plaza and Traffic Reconfiguration, Manhattan (June 2007)
Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway Community Planning Workshop, Greenpoint-Williamsburg (May 2007)
Grand Army Plaza Pedestrian and Motorist Safety Improvements, Brooklyn (March 2007)
Fulton Street Corridor Enhancement, Brooklyn (October 2004)
Bike Route
Jewel Avenue and 164th Street, Queens (June 2007)East 90th & East 91st Streets, Manhattan (July 2007) 20th & 21st Streets, Manhattan (April 2007) 9th Street in Park Slope (March 2007) Bleecker and Prince Streets, Manhattan (March 2007) DOT staff are frequently invited to give papers and presentations at a variety of professional and academic conferences across the country and around the world. Below is a small sample of recent ones. Congestion Pricing & Parking Policies for New York City - Transportation Research Board 2009World Class Streets - Transportation Research Board 2009A Street Management Framework for Lower Manhattan: The Downtown of the 21st Century - Transportation Research Board 2009 (paper)Microsimulation Model Design in Lower Manhattan: A Street Management Approach - Transportation Research Board 2009 (presentation)Thinking (and Building) Outside the MUTCD/AASHTO Box: 9th Avenue Complete Street and Bicycle Path - Pro-Bike/Pro-Walk 2009Ninth Avenue Bicycle Path and
Complete Street, Paper - ITE 2008Ninth Avenue Bicycle
Path and Complete Street, Presentation - ITE 2008Downtown
Brooklyn Traffic Calming Project: Calming Clinton Street with the Traffic Engineering Toolbox, Presentation - ITE 2006Street Design Implementation &
Innovations for Pedestrians and Cyclists - Women's Transportation Seminar 2009The following documents are available for download (pdf).
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