Current Projects

NYC DOT presents many projects at community board meetings where the public may ask questions and provide feedback. A busy NYC street with pedestrians crossing in crosswalk

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If you have questions, comments or concerns please contact the NYC DOT Borough Commissioners.

Pursuant to NYC Administrative Code §19-182.2, NYC DOT created a standard checklist of safety-enhancing street design elements that the department must consider for all major transportation projects (MTP).

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Bronx

Bivona Street and Reeds Mill Lane

NYC DOT is proposing intersection safety improvements at Bivona Street and Reeds Mill Lane in the Bronx. The proposed improvements consist of painted curb extensions, relocating stop bars and crosswalks, construction of new ADA pedestrian ramps and the installation of rubber speed humps and turn calming treatments. The safety benefits of this project include: shortened pedestrian crossings, improved pedestrian visibility, deterring of reckless driving behavior, and increased accessibility by providing new ADA compliant pedestrian ramps.

Bivona Street and Reeds Mill Lane - presented to Bronx Community Board 12 in February 2023

Bronxdale Avenue, East Tremont Avenue to Bronx Park East

NYC DOT proposes to calm traffic and enhance safety on Bronxdale Avenue through the addition of left turn lanes, protected bike lanes, and improved pedestrian crossings. NYC DOT also proposed improvements at the complex intersections along the corridor such as at Antin Place, Neill Avenue, and Rhinelander Avenue.

Bronxdale Avenue, East Tremont Avenue to Bronx Park East - Street Design Checklist (pdf) Bronxdale Avenue, East Tremont Avenue to Bronx Park East - presented to Bronx Community Board 11 Transportation Committee in March 2021 (pdf) Bronxdale Avenue, East Tremont Avenue to Bronx Park East - presented to Bronx Community Board 11 Transportation Committee in March 2021 (Albanian pdf) Bronxdale Avenue, East Tremont Avenue to Bronx Park East - presented to Bronx Community Board 11 Transportation Committee in March 2021 (Spanish pdf) Bronxdale Avenue, East Tremont Avenue to Bronx Park East - presented to Bronx Community Board 11 Transportation Committee in June 2018 (pdf)

East 165th Street, East 167th Street, and Intervale Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing school safety improvements on East 165th Street, East 167th Street, and Intervale Avenue, adjacent to several schools. This school safety project proposes painted pedestrian spaces to normalize irregular intersections next to Horseshoe Playground on 165th Street/Rogers Place, standard bicycle lanes on East 165th Street from Westchester Avenue to Prospect Avenue, on Rogers Place from East 165th Street to Westchester Avenue, and on Intervale Avenue from Westchester Avenue to East 169th Street, a parking protected bicycle lane on East 167th Street from Prospect Avenue to East 169th Street, painted curb extensions, intersection daylighting, and standard-width vehicle lanes. This proposal aims to calm traffic, reduce speeding, provide safer, shorter pedestrian crossings, improve pedestrian visibility, slow vehicle turns, and provide dedicated space for cyclists.

East 165th Street, East 167th Street, and Intervale Avenue - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) East 165th Street, East 167th Street, and Intervale Avenue - What's Happening Here Flyer (Spanish pdf) East 165th Street, East 167th Street, and Intervale Avenue - presented to Bronx Community Board 2 in May 2021 (pdf)

East 170th Street & Teller Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of E 170th Street and Teller Avenue in the Bronx. The proposal includes a new traffic signal with signal phasing that priorities pedestrians, updated markings, improved traffic control signage and concrete curb extensions to slow turning vehicle speeds and install new safer, shorter pedestrian crossings.

East 170th Street & Teller Avenue Safety Improvements - presented to Bronx Community Board 4 in January 2021 (pdf)

East 172nd Street & East 173rd Street, Southern Boulevard to Sheridan Boulevard

NYC DOT is proposing safety and connectivity improvements on East 172nd Street and East 173rd Street between Sheridan Boulevard and Southern Boulevard. This project proposes opening access to Sheridan Boulevard at East 173rd Street and from Sheridan Boulevard at East 172nd Street. East 173rd Street will be converted to a one-way street eastbound and East 172nd Street will be converted to a one-way street westbound. This proposal aims to improves bike connections to Starlight Park, Starlight Park Bridge, Bronx River Avenue, reduce conflicts and improve clarity for vehicles, and reduce traffic congestion at adjacent intersections by providing access to Sheridan Boulevard.

East 172nd Street & East 173rd Street, Southern Boulevard to Sheridan Boulevard - Bronx Community Board 3 Housing, Land Use, and Economic Development Committee in March 2023

East 180th Street and East 179th Street, Park Avenue to Boston Road

NYC DOT is proposing traffic safety improvements on East 180th Street and East 179th Street from Park Avenue to Boston Road. This School Safety project intends to serve youth and children who attend the 12+ schools located nearby. NYC DOT proposes an eastbound parking protected bike lane on East 180th Street from Park Avenue to Boston Road, a westbound standard bike lane on East 179th Street from Park Avenue to 3rd Avenue, and a westbound parking protected bike lane on East 179th Street from 3rd Avenue to Boston Road. The proposal includes painted pedestrian islands, bus stop improvements, intersection daylighting, and turn calming treatments throughout the corridor. The proposal aims to calm traffic, reduce speeding, provide safer, shorter pedestrian crossings, improve pedestrian visibility, slow vehicle turns, provide dedicated space for cyclists, and create a key east-west connection to the existing bike network at Park Avenue, Crotona Boulevard, Southern Boulevard, and the Bronx River Greenway.

East 180th Street and East 179th Street, Park Avenue to Boston Road - presented to Bronx Community Board 6 in May 2022 (pdf)

Eastchester Road, Laconia Avenue to Westchester Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing an expansion of the bicycle network in the East Bronx with standard and protected bicycle lanes on Eastchester Road and Waters Place from Laconia Avenue to Westchester Avenue. The proposed project would include bike connections to existing bicycle routes on Burke Avenue from East Gun Hill Road to Eastchester Road, as well as Morris Park Avenue from Newport Avenue to Eastchester Road. The project would work to provide traffic calming, bus improvements, pedestrian improvements and bike connections to the Bronx River, Mosholu-Pelham and Hutchinson River Greenways.

Eastchester Road, Laconia Avenue to Westchester Avenue - Street Design Checklist (pdf) Eastchester Road, Laconia Avenue to Westchester Avenue - presented to Bronx Community Board 11 in June 2021 (pdf)

Eastchester Road, Waters Place and Connections

NYC DOT is proposing bicycle and safety improvements on Eastchester Road, between Pelham Parkway and Waters Place, Morris Park Avenue between Newport Avenue and Eastchester Road, and Waters Place between Eastchester Road and Westchester Avenue. This project proposes a two-way parking or jersey barrier bike path on Eastchester Road and Waters Place. The proposal aims to provide bus boarding islands and extensions at affected bus stops, shorter pedestrian crossings, signal improvements and turn treatments. The proposed routes would provide connections to the Mosholu-Pelham and Hutchinson River Greenways and the existing East Bronx bicycle network.

Eastchester Road, Waters Place and Connections - presented to Bronx Community Board 11 in March 2023

Fordham Area Bicycle Network

NYC DOT is proposing a comprehensive bicycle network plan for Fordham and adjacent Bronx neighborhoods. This project proposes standard and shared bicycle lanes in Bronx Community Boards 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. The project also proposes to upgrade Park Avenue to a protected bicycle lane between East 165th Street to East 188th Street, including a two-directional protected bicycle lane between East 165th Street and E 173rd Street, creating a new southbound bicycle route. This proposal aims to support bike share riders, increase cycling safety and create new neighborhood bicycle connections.

Fordham Area Bicycle Network Expansion - List of Bike Lane Changes (pdf) Fordham Area Bicycle Network Expansion - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) Fordham Area Bicycle Network Expansion - presented to Bronx Community Boards 5, 6 and 7 in May 2021 (pdf)

Fordham Road, Major Deegan Expressway to Boston Road

NYC DOT is investigating transit improvements along Fordham Road between the Major Deegan Expressway and Boston Road. Fordham Road is a vital crosstown Bronx corridor. Nine bus routes (Bx9, Bx12 SBS/Local, Bx17, Bx22, Bx34, Bee-Line 60-62 buses) carry 93,700 daily riders, with connections to the A, B/D, 1, 2/5, 4, and 6 subways, and Metro North Harlem, Hudson, & New Haven Lines. In 2008, NYC DOT and MTA launched the first Select Bus Service (SBS) route on the Bx12, which included curbside bus lanes and off board fare payment. Between 2008 and 2014, Bx12 bus speeds and ridership increased. In recent years, bus speeds have declined, which has led to long, unreliable commutes and declining ridership. NYC DOT will evaluate a range of potential design improvements to improve bus speeds and reliability, while also improving curb management and traffic safety.

Fordham Road, Inwood Bus Priority - presented to Fordham Road Community Advisory Board in March 2022 (pdf) Fordham Road, Major Deegan Expressway to Boston Road - presented at a public workshop in June 2021 (pdf) Fordham Road, Major Deegan Expressway to Boston Road - presented to Fordham Road Community Advisory Board in February 2021 (pdf) Fordham Road, Major Deegan Expressway to Boston Road - presented to Fordham Road Community Advisory Board in January 2021 (pdf)

Grand Concourse, 175th Street to East 198th Street

NYC DOT, in conjunction with the Department of Design and Construction (DDC), is planning and constructing a capital project along the Grand Concourse between 175th Street and East 198th Street. The project would enhance safety and quality of life for all roadway users through the reduction of traffic speeds, widening and greening of the medians, re-configuration of bike lanes, and other traffic calming elements based on community feedback. It will also bring both the service roads and mainline up to a state of good repair through reconstruction and resurfacing. Phase Four of the project is in construction between 175th Street and East Fordham Road. Phase Five of the project, between East Fordham Road and East 198th Street, is in final design.

Grand Concourse, East Fordham Road to East 198th Street - presented to Bronx Community Board 7 in February 2023 Grand Concourse, 175th St to Fordham Rd Capital Project Phase 4 - presented to Bronx Community Board 5 in January 2018 Grand Concourse, 175th St to Fordham Rd Capital Project Phase 4 - presented at a Bronx Community Workshop in January 2017

Greystone Avenue & West 242nd Street

NYC DOT is proposing an Enhanced Crossing at Greystone Avenue and West 242nd Street, adjacent to Ethical Culture Fieldston School and Brusk Park in the Bronx. This project includes a new high visibility crosswalk, daylighting and yield to pedestrian signage on Greystone Avenue. This project aims to improve accessibility and expand the pedestrian network.

Greystone Avenue & West 242nd Street - presented to Bronx Community Board 8 in May 2021 (pdf)

Gun Hill Road

NYC DOT is proposing bus and pedestrian improvements on Gun Hill Road in the Bronx to improve bus speed, bus reliability, and pedestrian safety.

Harlem River Greenway - Bronx Implementation Plan

NYC DOT has initiated a planning process to develop a 7-mile Harlem River Greenway in The Bronx, creating a continuous walking and cycling connection between Van Cortland Park and Randall’s Island. The implementation plan will aim to better connect Bronxites to their waterfront and provide a critical north-south bike commuting corridor. Bronxites are helping to shape the plan through a community-based process, beginning with three online public workshops in April 2023.

Learn more and register for upcoming public workshops

Hunts Point Avenue, Randall Avenue/East Bay Avenue and Food Center Drive/Halleck Street

NYC DOT is proposing improvements for safety and truck route circulation on Hunts Point Avenue from Randall Avenue/East Bay Avenue and Food Center Drive/Halleck Street. The project looks to improve and simplify the complex 5-legged intersection of Hunts Point Avenue / Halleck Street / Food Center Drive / East Bay Avenue by reducing conflict points at the heavily trafficked crossing. The project redesigns the complex intersection as a standard 4-legged intersection by implementing a turn restriction on Hunts Point Avenue. The plan will look to provide pedestrian and cyclist safety amenities such as neckdowns, new crosswalks, two-way protected bike path on Hunts Point Avenue, and improved signal timing.

Hunts Point Avenue, Randall Avenue/East Bay Avenue and Food Center Drive/Halleck Street - presented to Bronx Community Board 2 in April 2022 (pdf)

Manhattan College Parkway & Delafield Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Manhattan College Parkway and Delafield Avenue. This School Safety project intends to provide safer, shorter crossings for youth and children who attend the Fieldston School nearby. NYC DOT’s proposal includes narrowing the wide, unmarked intersection with pedestrian spaces and channelization, thereby simplifying the intersection, organizing vehicular movements, and calming traffic. Additionally, NYC DOT proposes a new stop control for westbound traffic on Manhattan College Parkway, and three new crossings to improve pedestrian visibility and circulation. Finally, NYC DOT proposes a new crossing at the intersection of eastbound Manhattan College Parkway and Henry Hudson East, connecting pedestrians to the sidewalk on the south side of eastbound Manhattan College Parkway.

Manhattan College Parkway & Delafield Avenue - presented to Bronx Community Board 8 in June 2022 (pdf)

Mosholu Parkway, Van Cortlandt Avenue to Southern Boulevard

NYC DOT hosted a virtual workshop to discuss safety and accessibility improvements along Mosholu Parkway from Van Cortlandt Avenue to Southern Boulevard.

Mosholu Parkway, Van Cortlandt Avenue to Southern Boulevard - Street Design Checklist (pdf) Mosholu Parkway, Van Cortlandt Avenue East to Marion Avenue/Hull Avenue - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) Mosholu Parkway, Van Cortlandt Avenue to Southern Boulevard - presented to Bronx Community Board 7 in April 2022 (pdf) Mosholu Parkway, Van Cortlandt Avenue to Southern Boulevard - Virtual Workshop in February 2022 (pdf)

Pelham Bay Park Station Area

NYC DOT is proposing bus and pedestrian safety improvements around the Pelham Bay Park subway station area. This project proposes an eastbound contraflow bus lane on Westchester Avenue between Burr Avenue and the northbound Bruckner service road, a sidewalk extension, and new crosswalks, which together will support a relocated eastbound Bx12 SBS stop. The project also proposes a new bus lane on the Wilkinson Avenue overpass over the Bruckner Expressway. This proposal aims to reduce bus travel times and improve pedestrian safety.

Pelham Bay Park Station Area - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) Pelham Bay Park Station Area - presented to Bronx Community Board 10 in May 2021 (pdf)

Reimagine the Cross Bronx

New York is developing a community-driven vision to Reimagine the Cross Bronx and reconnect neighborhoods along the Cross Bronx corridor from the Harlem River to the Hutchinson River Parkway.

To learn more visit nyc.gov/crossbronx.

Soundview Avenue, Rosedale Avenue, and Lafayette Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing Vision Zero safety and mobility improvements on Soundview Avenue, Rosedale Avenue, and Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. This project includes the addition of protected bike lanes, improved pedestrian crossings, daylighting, and left turn bays at select locations on Soundview Avenue. This project will also include new pedestrian safety islands and protected bike lanes on Rosedale Avenue and Lafayette Avenue. The proposal will help reduce speeding, encourage slower, safer turns, shorten pedestrian crossings, and expand protected bike network in the Bronx.

Soundview Avenue, Rosedale Avenue, and Lafayette Avenue - presented to Bronx Community Board 9 in June 2022 (pdf)

Soundview Bike Network Phase 1

NYC DOT is proposing a bicycle network plan for Soundview and adjacent Bronx neighborhoods. In the Soundview Bike Network Phase 1, NYC DOT plans to install standard and shared bicycle lanes within Bronx Community Board 9. This project proposal aims to support existing riders, increase safety and create new neighborhood bicycle connections.

Soundview Bike Network Phase 1 - presented to Bronx Community Board 9 in November 2021 (pdf)

Tremont Avenue, University Avenue to Boston Road

NYC DOT, in cooperation with MTA, is proposing bus priority improvements on Tremont Avenue in the Bronx to improve travel speed and reliability for nearly 29,000 daily bus riders on the Bronx’s 4th busiest bus route.

Tremont Avenue, University Avenue to Boston Road - Community Advisory Board Meeting 1 in December 2022

University Avenue, Washington Bridge to Kingsbridge Road

NYC DOT is proposing bus, bike, and pedestrian improvements along University Avenue. The corridor ranks high as a bus priority corridor because of its high ridership and high volume of buses, slow and unreliable bus service, and its role as an important cross-borough connection. The project is being phased into two segments: north of Tremont Avenue and south of Tremont Avenue.

University Avenue, Washington Bridge to Tremont Avenue - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) University Avenue, Washington Bridge to Tremont Avenue - What's Happening Here Flyer (Spanish pdf) University Avenue North Bus & Bike Improvements - presented to Bronx Community Board 5 Municipal Services Committee in October 2021 (pdf) University Avenue North Bus & Bike Improvements - presented to Bronx Community Board 7 Transportation Committee in October 2021 (pdf) University Avenue Transit, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Improvements - presented to Bronx Community Board 5 in September 2020 (pdf) 2020 Bus Priority Improvements - presented to Bronx Community Board 5 Municipal Services Committee in December 2019 (pdf)

Washington Bridge

NYC DOT is proposing bicycle, pedestrian, and transit improvements to the Washington Bridge linking Manhattan with the Bronx. This project proposes a two-way barrier-protected bicycle lane on the Manhattan-bound side of the bridge and a bus lane on the Bronx side of the bridge. These lanes will provide dedicated space on the bridge for cyclists and transit riders. This proposal also aims to improve pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue and West 181st Street in Manhattan.

Washington Bridge Proposed Redesign - presented to Manhattan Community Board 12 in November 2022 (pdf) Washington Bridge Proposed Redesign - presented to Bronx Community Board 4 in November 2022 (pdf)

Webster Avenue, East Gun Hill Road to East 233rd Street

NYC DOT is proposing traffic calming and truck route safety improvements on Webster Avenue between East Gun Hill Road to East 233rd Street. The project looks to improve this stretch of Webster Ave through a standard road diet treatment to reduce speeding. The project will convert one travel lane in each direction for a center running median strip along with pedestrian improvements, turning bays, and Neighborhood Loading Zones at appropriate locations.

Webster Avenue, East Gun Hill Road to East 233rd Street - presented to Bronx Community Board 7 in May 2022 (pdf)

Westchester Avenue, Fox Street, East 165th Street

NYC DOT is proposing pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of Westchester Avenue, Fox Street, and East 165th Street. Improvements include constructing a large concrete island with trees and parking, constructing a concrete curb extension, expanding narrow sidewalk in paint, installing missing crosswalks, and signalizing the intersection of Fox Street and East 165th Street.

Westchester Avenue, Fox Street, East 165th Street - presented to Bronx Community Board 2 Economic Development Committee in October 2020 (pdf)

Westchester Avenue, Hobart Avenue to Edison Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing a Bus Stops Under El project on Westchester Avenue between Hobart Avenue and Edison Avenue to better organize the roadway and improve mobility for all users. The project will include two concrete bus boarding islands to improve safety and accessibility for Bx24 bus riders and ensure the bus stops are stops ADA-compliant. This project will also two new crosswalks and painted pedestrian extensions to slow turns and shorten crossing distances for pedestrians.

Westchester Avenue, Hobart Avenue to Edison Avenue - presented to Bronx Municipal Services Committee in May 2022 (pdf)

Westchester Avenue, Southern Boulevard to Whitlock Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing safety enhancements to Westchester Avenue, a Vision Zero priority corridor, between Southern Boulevard and Whitlock Avenue in the Bronx. The proposal includes adding left turn lanes, painted pedestrian islands, leading pedestrian interval signal phasing, and protected bicycle lanes connecting to the Bronx River Greenway. It also includes the conversion of East 167th Street (Longwood Avenue to Bryant Avenue) to one-way westbound.

Westchester Avenue, Southern Boulevard to Whitlock Avenue - presented to Bronx Community Board 2 in April 2022 (pdf) Westchester Avenue, Southern Boulevard to Whitlock Avenue - presented to Bronx Community Board 2 in April 2021 (pdf)

White Plains Road at Bronxdale Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing traffic safety, curbside management, and parking improvements along White Plains Road near Bronxdale Avenue. This project intends to serve residents, local businesses, and commuters in the area by improving curb functionality and parking availability. NYC DOT proposes reprogramming regulations, expanding parking lot permits, adding additional short-term and long-term metered parking, and adding additional space for Zipcar and Electric Vehicle charging. The proposal includes additional parking space for local businesses along White Plains Road, two truck loading zones along White Plains Road, and pick-up and drop-off areas for a medical facility at Antin Place and shops near Pelham Parkway. The proposal aims to reduce double-parking and parking-related crashes, and improve visibility for drivers and pedestrians, safety for delivery workers, and access for residents and local businesses.

White Plains Road at Bronxdale Avenue - presented to Bronx Community Board 11 Transportation Committee in September 2022 (pdf)

White Plains Road, Burke Avenue to East 226th Street

NYC DOT is proposing corridor safety improvements on White Plains Road from Burke Avenue to E 226th Street in the Bronx. White Plains Road is a Vision Zero Priority Corridor and E Gun Hill Road and E 212th Street are Vision Zero Priority Intersections. The proposal includes installing parking lane markings, curbside protected bike lanes, 5 concrete bus boarding islands, installation of new signals and pedestrian crossings, and parking updates. The proposal is intended to reduce vehicle conflicts by clarifying traffic movements, slow turning vehicles, and create safer, shorter pedestrian crossings.

White Plains Road, Burke Avenue to East 216th Street - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) White Plains Road, Burke Avenue to East 216th Street - Street Design Checklist (pdf) White Plains Road, East 214th Street to East 226th Street - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) White Plains Road, Burke Avenue to East 226th Street - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) White Plains Road, Burke Avenue to East 226th Street - Street Design Checklist (pdf) White Plains Road, Burke Avenue to East 226th Street - presented to Bronx Community Board 12 Transportation Committee in April 2021 (pdf)

White Plains Road, East 226th Street to East 241st Street

NYC DOT is proposing corridor safety improvements on White Plains Road from East 226th Street to East 241st Street in the Bronx. White Plains Road is a Vision Zero Priority Corridor and East 233rd Street and Nereid Avenue are Vision Zero Priority Intersections. The proposal includes installing parking lane markings, curbside parking protected bike lanes, 6 concrete bus boarding islands, and installation of a new signal and pedestrian crossings. The proposal is intended to reduce vehicle conflicts by clarifying traffic movements, slow turning vehicles, and create safer, shorter pedestrian crossings.

White Plains Road & East 228th Street - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) White Plains Road, East 226th Street to East 241st Street - presented to Bronx Community Board 12 Transportation Committee in April 2022 (pdf)

Brooklyn

86th Street, 19th Avenue to 25th Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing bus stop and pedestrian safety improvements on 86th Street between 19th Avenue and 25th Avenue. This project proposes bus bulbs and bus pads at bus stops under the elevated train on 86th Street, and on Bay Parkway at 86th Street. The project also includes curb extensions and will incorporate NYC DEP sewer and watermain upgrades on 20th Avenue between 86th Street and Bath Avenue. This proposal will provide safe, fully accessible bus stops, shorten crossing distances and slow turning vehicles to improve pedestrian safety and access to public transportation.

86th Street, 19th Avenue to 25th Avenue - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 11 in August 2022 (pdf) 86th Street, 19th Avenue to 25th Avenue - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 11 in June 2022 (pdf)

Ashland Place & Navy Street

NYC DOT is proposing to install protected bike lanes on Ashland Place and Navy Street (Hanson Place to Flushing Avenue) and a shared street on Hanson Place (St Felix Street to Ashland Place). The proposal includes converting Ashland Place to one-way northbound (Hanson Place to Dekalb Avenue) and converting Hanson Place to one-way westbound (St Felix Street to Ashland Place).

Ashland Place & Navy Street - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 2 in June 2022 (pdf)

Atlantic Avenue Great Streets Phase II

NYC DOT is planning a capital project on Atlantic Avenue between Logan Street and Rockaway Boulevard as part of Mayor de Blasio’s Vision Zero Great Streets Initiative. The project will enhance safety and quality of life for all roadway users through the reconstruction of the median with greenery and trees, addition of a raised bicycle lane, expanded pedestrian refuge at intersections, and other traffic calming elements. Atlantic Avenue is a Vision Zero Priority Corridor.

Atlantic Ave Great Streets Phase II - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 5 Transportation Committee in February 2018 (pdf) Atlantic Ave Great Streets Phase II - presented to Queens Community Board 9 in January 2018 (pdf)

BQE Exit Ramp (Exit 31) & Wythe Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing safety and capacity improvements at BQE Exit Ramp (Exit 31) and Wythe Avenue. The project includes separating BQE Ramp traffic from Williamsburg Street West (Service Road) by jersey barriers and delineators, providing two travel lanes for the ramp, prohibiting turns from Service Road, installation of a painted neckdown, revised parking regulation and street direction changes on Wythe Avenue. The proposal will shorten queues on the ramp, simplify traffic movements and improve pedestrian safety.

BQE Exit Ramp (Exit 31) & Wythe Avenue - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 1 on September 2019 (pdf)

Brooklyn Bridge Gateway: Tillary-Adams Reconstruction

The intersection of Tillary and Adams Streets, to Brooklyn from the Brooklyn Bridge, is currently being redesigned by NYC DOT and the Department of Design and Construction as part of a capital reconstruction project. Construction began in 2014 with a multi-million dollar budget, encompassing all of Tillary Street and portions of Adams Street. The project includes safety improvements including relocating and rebuilding medians, two-way raised bike paths, installing and widening planted medians, sidewalk widening and new curb extensions.

View the Final Plans for the Tillary - Adams Street Reconstruction Project (pdf) Reconstruction of Tillary Street Area - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 2 Transportation Committee in December 2013 (pdf) Tillary and Adams Street Capital Project Update - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 2 Transportation Committee in September 2011 (pdf) Tillary and Adams Streets Gateway to Brooklyn Community Workshop 2009 (pdf) The Future of Tillary and Adams Street Public Meeting #2 Summary 2009 (pdf) NYC DOT's finding that an environmental review is not required for this project - CEQR Type II Determination 2010 (pdf) NEPA Assessment Checklist (pdf) Federal Wage Rate Certification (pdf) The Future of Tillary and Adams Street Public Workshop Summary 2009 (pdf) Tillary Street and Adams Street Gateway to Brooklyn Public Workshop 2009 (pdf) Pedestrian Safety and Congestion Improvement to Downtown Brooklyn Gateway - Pilot Project Findings 2008 (pdf) Pedestrian Safety and Congestion Improvement to Downtown Brooklyn Gateway 2008 (pdf)

Brooklyn Bridge Promenade Gateway Sign

NYC DOT is proposing gateway sign installation at the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade entrance at the intersection of Adams Street and Tillary Street to increase pedestrian and cyclist wayfinding.

Brooklyn Bridge Promenade Gateway Sign - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 2 in January 2021 (pdf)

Brooklyn Community Board 17 Bicycle Network Development

NYC DOT is proposing to install new bicycle lanes in Brooklyn Community District 17 (CB17) to expand the neighborhood bicycle network and improve access to adjacent neighborhoods and recreational destinations. NYC DOT has designated CB17 as a Priority Bicycle District due to high ridership but lack of adequate bicycle infrastructure. The project aims to close gaps in the bicycle network while improving safety for all road users.

Brooklyn Community Board 17 Bicycle Network Development - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 17 Transportation Committee October 2021 (pdf) Brooklyn Community Board 17 Bicycle Network Development - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 17 Transportation Committee in June 2021 (pdf) Brooklyn Community Board 17 Bicycle Network Development - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 17 Transportation Committee in February 2021 (pdf) Brooklyn Community Board 17 Bicycle Network Development - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 17 Transportation Committee in December 2020 (pdf)

Brooklyn Community District 14 Bicycle Network Expansion

The Community District 14 Bicycle Network Expansion project seeks to expand the bicycle network in a district that was previously identified as a Bicycle Priority District in NYC DOT’s Safer Cycling Report. A Bicycle Priority District is defined as a community with high number of cyclists that were killed or severely injured (KSI) and a low number of bicycle facility miles. The proposed bicycle routes will help serve the increasing number of people who choose a bike as means of transportation within the community, and eventually outside of Community District 14 with an eventual expansion of the network in the adjacent community.

Brooklyn Community District 14 Bicycle Network Expansion - prensented to Brooklyn Community Board 14 in October 2021 (pdf)

Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway

The Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway is a planned 14-mile pedestrian and bicycle route connecting communities along Brooklyn’s waterfront. Separate paths for bicycles and pedestrians will allow cyclists and walkers to commute, exercise, explore, and relax from Newtown Creek in north Brooklyn to the beginning of the Shore Parkway Greenway in Bay Ridge, creating a full 27-mile greenway along Brooklyn’s waterfront. The Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway is a trunk segment in New York City’s expanding network of greenways, which includes the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, the Queens East River Greenway, the Shore Parkway Greenway, and the Jamaica Bay Greenway. Over the past decade, New York City has truly opened public access to the waterfront with over 60 miles of public space planned or under construction. The completion of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway is a crucial part of this vision. Several segments of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway are already in place and include some of the most popular bicycle and pedestrian routes in the City. Altogether, this unique set of pathways, green spaces, and public programs is transforming Brooklyn’s waterfront.

Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway Presentation (pdf) Video: “Greenways in NYC: Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway”

Brownsville Capital Safety Improvements

NYC DOT, with our partners NYC DDC, is proposing capital safety improvements at several intersection and corridor locations in Brownsville, Brooklyn. This capital project will install a series of concrete curb and sidewalk extensions, a raised crosswalk, a Parking Protected Bike Lane along Mother Gaston Boulevard, bus stop consolidation and improvements, expanded median pedestrian refuge and pedestrian islands within the project area. This proposal aims to increase safety within the project area for all users by providing safer, shorter pedestrian crossings, slowing vehicle turns, improving bus service and expanding the bicycle network.Brownsville Capital Safety Improvements - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 16 Transportation and Franchises Committee in April 2021 (pdf)

Cropsey Avenue & Bay 53rd Street

NYC DOT is proposing intersection safety improvements at Cropsey Avenue and Bay 53rd Street. This project proposes rebuilding a median tip at the south leg of Cropsey Avenue at Bay 53rd Street to provide a pedestrian cut-through and crosswalk, as well as upgraded pedestrian ramps. This proposal aims to provide a safe refuge for crossing pedestrians and accessibility improvements.

Cropsey Avenue & Bay 53rd Street - Street Safety Improvements

DUMBO/Vinegar Hill Street & Plaza Reconstruction

NYC DOT is working with DDC, the DUMBO Improvement District, and the communities of DUMBO and Vinegar Hill to develop a design for a $20 million capital project to reconstruct cobble roadways and subsurface utilities on multiple blocks of DUMBO and Vinegar Hill and build out Pearl Plaza, a successful public space that NYC DOT and DUMBO Improvement District implemented in 2007 using temporary materials. The streets in the project area consist of granite cobbles, generally in poor condition, with some sections of asphalt. These conditions impede bicycles, are difficult for pedestrians and do not meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines. At the same time, community members feel strongly about preserving the character of the neighborhood to the greatest extent possible. NYC DOT is committed to a design that restores all streets with granite cobble in a way that makes these streets available for all users, including cyclists. For the Pearl Plaza, the goal is to create a design responsive to community desires, which incorporates seating and landscape elements in a manner that is consistent with the context, and that provides maximum flexibility for programming. The plaza design will connect Pearl Plaza to an adjacent public space under the Manhattan Bridge Arch. This design project includes extensive community outreach, with three public workshops held as of March, 2013. Following a vigorous discussion about the cobble roadway design at a workshop in January, 2013, the designers incorporated neighborhood feedback and presented revised concepts at a workshop on March 20th. The project team then built granite cobble mock-ups which were viewed by approximately 50-60 members of the public. Based on public input, a presentation was made to the Community Board 2 executive board, which endorsed the project on July 22, 2013. The project design will be submitted and presented to the Landmarks Preservation Commission in September 2013

DUMBO/Vinegar Hill Street & Plaza Reconstruction - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 2 in July 2013 (pdf) DUMBO/Vinegar Hill Street & Plaza Reconstruction workshop presentation materials - March 2013 (pdf)

Dumont Avenue, Fountain Avenue to Shepherd Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing school safety improvements on Dumont Avenue from Fountain Avenue to Shepherd Avenue. This project proposes multiple painted curb extensions at the bowtie intersection of Dumont Avenue and New Lots Avenue, as well as smaller painted curb extensions immediately next to schools at the following three intersections: Dumont Avenue and Shepherd Avenue, Dumont Avenue and Berriman Street, and Dumont Avenue and Logan Street. This proposal aims to provide safer, shorter pedestrian crossings, slow turning vehicles, and improve bus stop accessibility.

Dumont Avenue, Fountain Avenue to Shepherd Avenue - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) Dumont Avenue, Fountain Avenue to Shepherd Avenue - presented to Brooklyn Borough Community Board 5 in March 2022 (pdf)

East New York Safety Improvements

NYC DOT is proposing safety improvements on Wortman Avenue from Louisiana Avenue to Fountain Avenue, Cozine Avenue from Louisiana Avenue to Fountain Avenue, and Louisiana Avenue from Stanley Avenue to Cozine Avenue. The proposed project includes protected bicycle lanes with painted pedestrian islands and standard width vehicular travel lanes. The proposal aims to provide safer and calmer roadways, dedicated spaces for cyclists, and shorter pedestrian crossings. In order to connect to the larger bicycle network, NYC DOT would also add standard bicycle lanes on Stanley Avenue from Louisiana Avenue to Hinsdale Street, on Hinsdale Street from Stanley Avenue to Liberty Avenue, and on Williams Avenue from Stanley Avenue to Liberty Avenue.

East New York Safety Improvements - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 5 in July 2022 (pdf) East New York Safety Improvements - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 18 in June 2022 (pdf)

Eastern Parkway, Lincoln Place to Pacific Street

This NYC DOT School Safety, Vision Zero project aims to improve safety for school-aged pedestrians and cyclists along the Eastern Parkway corridor. Safety improvements include median tip extensions, concrete curb extensions, painted curb extensions, and safer, simpler intersections. These improvements are intended to calm traffic, improve pedestrian connections, and keep children safe on their route to school.

Eastern Parkway, Lincoln Place to Pacific Street - presented to Community Board 16 Transportation Committee in December 2020 (pdf)

Empire Boulevard Reconstruction

Empire Blvd is being redesigned to improve pedestrian safety, create new public space and to optimize traffic circulation. At the area around the intersection of Empire Blvd and Washington Ave/Franklin Ave, and around the intersection of Empire Blvd and Utica Ave/E New York Ave, NYC DOT and the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) are proposing slip lane closures, wider sidewalks and concrete neckdowns to shorten pedestrian crossings and create large, continuous pedestrian spaces. To improve vehicle mobility NYC DOT is simplifying the signal timing at the Utica Ave intersection and creating a block of two-way traffic on E New York Ave.

Empire Boulevard Reconstruction - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 9 in September 2015 (pdf)

Flatbush Avenue, Tillary Street to Avenue V

NYC DOT, in cooperation with MTA, is investigating bus priority and pedestrian safety improvements on Flatbush Avenue between Tillary Street and Avenue V. Flatbush Avenue is one of the future bus priority corridors identified at the NYC/MTA Transit Improvement Summit and is a priority corridor in the NYC Streets Plan, as well as a Vision Zero priority corridor for safety improvements. Informed by a robust community outreach process, the project will explore and implement solutions to improve bus speeds and pedestrian safety.

Flatbush Avenue, Tillary Street to Avenue V - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 14 Transportation Committee in January 2023 Flatbush Avenue, Tillary Street to Avenue V - Community Advisory Board Meeting in November 2022 Flatbush Avenue, Tillary Street to Avenue V - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 9 Transportation Committee in September 2022 Flatbush Avenue, Tillary Street to Avenue V - June 2022 Kickoff Meeting

Flatbush Avenue/Utica Avenue/Avenue S

NYC DOT is proposing pedestrian safety improvements at the Vision Zero Priority Intersection of Flatbush Ave, Utica Ave and Ave S in Brooklyn. The proposal includes new pedestrian space to create safer, shorter pedestrian crossings, new concrete to slow vehicle speeds and prevent illegal turns, dedicated space for buses for improved bus service and traffic calming, and new signal phasing that prioritizes both buses and pedestrians.

Flatbush Ave/Utica Ave/Ave S Safety Improvements - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 18 in March 2018 (pdf)

Grand Army Plaza

NYC DOT, in partnership with NYC Department of Design and Construction, is beginning a Capital Project Scope Development Study that includes Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. The study will look at long term capital improvements and identify opportunities and constraints for capital buildout of existing public spaces. In addition, a comprehensive traffic study will be undertaken to understand possibilities for road reconfiguration in support of more robust public spaces and safety improvements, including on Plaza St East and West.

Grand Army Plaza - Summary of November 2022 Workshop and Survey Grand Army Plaza - Initial Workshop in November 2022 (pdf)

Hamilton Avenue & Third Avenue

Hamilton Ave and 3rd Ave, between Smith St and 29th St is currently being redesigned by NYC DOT and the Department of Design and Construction as part of a capital reconstruction project. Construction is expected to begin in Fall 2019, reconstructing the south bound portion of the roadway to encompass additional pedestrian amenities and a protected two-way bike path. This project builds another segment of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway, moving closer to NYC DOT’s vision of a continuous greenway facility along Brooklyn’s western waterfront, connecting Greenpoint to Owl’s Head Park in Sunset Park.

Hamilton Ave & 3rd Ave - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 7 in December 2014 (pdf)

Kingsland Avenue and Monitor Street: Newtown Creek Connections

NYC DOT is proposing to improve access and safety for people walking and biking to the Newtown Creek Nature Walk while addressing problems with illegal truck storage on Kingsland Avenue. Expanded pedestrian space adjacent to sidewalks and new pedestrian islands will improve the safety and comfort of people walking on Kingsland Avenue north of Greenpoint Avenue while a two-way protected bike lane will improve cycling conditions. Angled parking will limit opportunities to store commercial vehicles. On Kingsland Avenue and Monitor Street between Meeker Avenue and Greenpoint Avenue NYC DOT will be installing standard bike lanes. A neckdown and pedestrian island on Kingsland Avenue at Meeker Street will shorten pedestrian crossing distances and organize traffic.

Kingsland Avenue and Monitor Street: Newtown Creek Connections - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 1 in May 2022 (pdf) Kingsland Avenue and Monitor Street: Newtown Creek Connections - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 1 in April 2022 (pdf)

Livingston Street, Boerum Place to Flatbush Avenue

NYC DOT, in cooperation with MTA, has initiated a Transit Priority Study for Livingston Street in Downtown Brooklyn, between Boerum Place and Flatbush Avenue. Livingston Street has been identified as a bus priority corridor in the NYC Streets Plan and MTA's Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign Draft Plan. The study will explore ways to improve bus speeds and safety for pedestrians and other users as they travel along Livingston Street.

Livingston Street, Boerum Place to Flatbush Avenue - Community Advisory Board Meeting 1 in December 2022

McGuinness Boulevard, Meeker Avenue to Ash Street

NYC DOT and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher hosted workshops in 2021 to discuss safety improvements along McGuinness Boulevard, from Meeker Avenue to Ash Street, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. In June of 2022, NYC DOT presented the information learned from community member’s feedback, along with options for how the street can be redesigned for a safer corridor.

McGuinness Boulevard, Meeker Avenue to Ash Street - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 1 in June 2022 (pdf) McGuinness Boulevard, Meeker Avenue to Ash Street - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 1 in June 2022 (Polish pdf) McGuinness Boulevard, Meeker Avenue to Ash Street - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 1 in June 2022 (Spanish pdf) McGuinness Boulevard, Meeker Avenue to Ash Street - Virtual Workshop in August 2021 (pdf) Add your feedback on the McGuinness Boulevard Map

Meeker Avenue, Metropolitan Avenue to Apollo Street

NYC DOT is proposing corridor safety improvements on Meeker Avenue from Metropolitan Avenue to Apollo Street. We have a plan that reconfigures the area under the BQE to allow for space specifically designated for bicycles, pedestrians and paid parking. The design creates new, safer bicycle and pedestrian connections, including a much anticipated connection to the new K Bridge bike/pedestrian path, and reduces conflicts by clarifying movements.

Meeker Avenue, Apollo Street to Graham Avenue - Street Design Checklist (pdf) Meeker Avenue, Metropolitan Avenue to Apollo Street - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) Meeker Avenue, Metropolitan Avenue to Apollo Street - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 1 in May 2021 (pdf)

Midwood School Safety Improvements

NYC DOT School Safety is proposing pedestrian safety improvements in the vicinity of Edward Murrow High School, PS 199, Bais Yaakov Academy, Yeshivat Darchei Eres, Yeshivat Shaare Torah in Midwood. This project proposes curb extensions and a slip lane closure at Avenue M and East 12th Street, and a curb extension and new crossings at Bay Avenue and East 17th Street. This proposal aims to provide safer, shorter pedestrian crossings, improved visibility, and calmer vehicle movements.

Midwood School Safety Improvements - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 14 in June 2022 (pdf)

Myrtle Wyckoff Public Plaza

Implemented in interim materials in 2016, Myrtle-Wyckoff Plaza has become a huge success and an asset to the community. NYC DOT implemented the plaza as part of a larger safety project in response to 3 fatalities in the intersection of Myrtle, Wyckoff, and Palmetto. Together NYC DOT and DDC have developed a preliminary design for the plaza including more space for in ground plantings, more lighting, and new plaza amenities while maintaining the safety benefits.

Myrtle Wyckoff Public Plaza - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 4 in November 2018 (pdf) Myrtle Wyckoff Public Plaza - presented to Queens Community Board 5 in September 2018 (pdf)

New Utrecht Avenue & 10th Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing pedestrian safety and comfort enhancements to the intersection of New Utrecht Avenue, 10th Avenue, and 41st Street in Brooklyn. The proposal includes four new crosswalks, a concrete pedestrian island in the middle of the intersection, and a painted pedestrian space with flexible delineators at the southern end of the intersection. The proposed project creates new pedestrian crossings aligned with the pedestrian desire lines within the intersection and helps clarify movements for both drivers and pedestrians. In addition, the project reduces the crossing distances and creates safer, shorter pedestrian crossings.

New Utrecht Avenue and 10th Avenue - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 12 in September 2022 (pdf)

New Utrecht Avenue, 54th/55th Streets & 60th/61st Streets

NYC DOT is proposing intersection safety improvements on New Utrecht Avenue at the intersections of 54th Street, 55th Street, 60th Street and 61st Street in Brooklyn. The project consists of intersection safety treatments that will improve roadway organization and pedestrian safety. The project proposes a raised crosswalk at 54th Street as well as multiple new crosswalks with improved pedestrian refuge space to help create shorter, safer crossings and help improve pedestrian visibility at these busy intersections.

New Utrecht Avenue, 54th/55th Streets & 60th/61st Streets - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 12 in January 2023

North Brooklyn Open Streets

NYC DOT is conducting community outreach to better understand how Open Streets across North Brooklyn are used, and how the community wants to see these corridors used in the future. In January 2023, NYC DOT released a series of design proposals for Berry Street and N 15 Street Open Streets and collected feedback for these proposals.

Ocean Parkway in Front of Coney Island Hospital

As part of a capital project, NYC DOT developed a proposal to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility at the B1, B4, B36 bus stop in front of Coney Island Hospital. Improvements include expanding the sidewalk width along the bus stop, building a bus stop waiting area with pedestrian ramps, improving drainage, and enhancing the streetscape with new trees, greenery, and street furniture.

Ocean Parkway - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 13 Transportation, Environmental and Sanitation Committees in February 2019 (pdf)

Park Avenue - Ingersoll Houses

As part of an upcoming capital project, NYC DOT will provide critical pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements in the form of: two slip lane closures at the southwest and southeast corners of Tillary Street, Park Avenue, and Navy Street intersection; a bus bulb and bus pad for the B62 bus; targeted sidewalk reconstruction; raised bike lanes along part of Navy Street; replacement of the vehicular crossover at Park Avenue and St. Edwards Street with new pedestrian space; and installation of the ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps throughout the project limits.

Park Avenue - Ingersoll Houses - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 2 in June 2022 (pdf)

Park Slope 4th Street Open Street

NYC DOT is conducting community outreach to better understand how the 4th Street Open Street is currently used, and how the community wants to see the corridor used in the future.

Prospect Heights Open Streets

NYC DOT has been conducting community outreach to better understand how Open Streets in Prospect Heights are used, and how the community wants to see these corridors used in the future.

Prospect Heights Open Streets - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 8 in September 2022 (pdf) Prospect Heights Open Streets - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 8 in June 2022 (pdf) Prospect Heights Open Streets - Design Workshop in May 2022 (pdf) Prospect Heights Open Streets - Virtual Workshop Presentation in November 2021 (pdf) Prospect Heights Open Streets - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 8 in September 2021 (pdf)

Prospect Park East Drive, Park Circle to Grand Army Plaza

NYC DOT is piloting pedestrian accessibility and safety improvements on East Drive in Prospect Park from Park Circle to Grand Army Plaza. Following a resurfacing of East Drive new markings will be installed which provide pedestrian space on both sides of the drive and reallocate the former vehicle travel lane into an extra-wide shared bike/vehicle lane. The treatment will shorten crossing distances and increase space for cyclists. The proposal aims to reduce crossing conflicts as pedestrians can remain on the outer ring of pedestrian space or cross when convenient. The pilot will be installed for around 18 months and public feedback will be collected to help evaluate the pilot.

Prospect Park East Drive, Park Circle to Grand Army Plaza - presented in March 2023

Red Hook Traffic & Truck Study

NYC DOT is conducting an Area-Wide 18-month Traffic & Truck Study for the Red Hook neighborhood, collaborating with DCP, NYNJPA, and EDC. The Red Hook area is experiencing significant land use changes, largely influenced by the growing e-commerce industry. As a waterfront area with historical industrial uses, it has become attractive for the placement of last-mile warehouses. The study which seeks to address community issues and concerns will comprehensively examine traffic and truck issues in the neighborhood and assess the effects of increased traffic to the extent possible. The approximately 1.2 sq-miles study area is bounded by: Buttermilk Channel/Degraw Street to the North, Gowanus Bay/19th Street/3rd Avenue to the South, Red Hook Channel to the West and Hamilton Avenue/Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to the East.

Provide feedback on the Red Hook Traffic and Truck Study Map Red Hook Traffic & Truck Study - Kickoff Meeting in March 2023

Remsen Avenue, Seaview Avenue to Avenue B

Following community requests for traffic calming on Remsen Avenue, the NYC DOT is proposing safety improvements on Remsen Avenue between Seaview Avenue and Avenue B. The project will include the removal of one travel lane in each direction on segments of the corridor where it is feasible. This design will include the installation of painted curb extensions at Flatbush Avenue, new signal timing and a dedicated southbound left turn lane at Remsen Avenue and Glenwood Road. In addition, the design will include bike lanes along the corridor. These safety improvements will work to address safety at the Vision Zero intersection on Flatlands Avenue and Remsen Avenue, discourage the observed speeding along the corridor, provide safer pedestrian crossings and organize the roadway for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.

Remsen Avenue Safety Improvements - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 18 in June 2019 (pdf)

Seventh Avenue & Eighth Avenue, 39th Street to 66th Street

NYC DOT is proposing Vision Zero safety improvements on Seventh and Eighth Avenues between 39th Street and 66th Street. This Vision Zero complete streets project will convert Seventh and Eighth Avenues into one-way pairs and install Protected Bike Lanes, expand pedestrian space, and provide improved curbside management. This proposal aims to increase safety on a Vision Zero Priority Corridor as well as improve mobility for all roadway users along the corridors.

Times Plaza

At the intersection of Flatbush Avenue, Fourth Avenue, and Atlantic Avenue, Times Plaza is a bustling meeting point of three corridors. Times Plaza was expanded in asphalt following the development of Barclays Center and is now slated to be redesigned to create an enhanced, permanent public space. NYC DOT, Greenland Forest City, and Stantec presented a preliminary plan to the public on Wednesday, 1/27/16, and will incorporate feedback received before presenting to Community Board 2.

Times Plaza - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 2 Transportation Committee in May 2017 (pdf) Times Plaza - presented in January 2016 (pdf)

Williams Avenue, Stanley Avenue to Fountain Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing school safety improvements on Williams Avenue from Stanley Avenue to Fountain Avenue. This project proposes a painted sidewalk extension on Williams Avenue from Stanley Avenue to Glenwood Road, a new mid-block signalized pedestrian crossing, as well as curb extensions at the following intersections: Williams Avenue at Stanley Avenue and Williams Avenue at Glenwood Road This proposal aims to provide safer, shorter pedestrian crossings, slow turning vehicles, and improve pedestrian accessibility.

Williams Avenue, Stanley Avenue to Fountain Avenue - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 18 in February 2023

Manhattan

181st Street Busway – Better Buses Restart

NYC DOT studied and installed a busway on 181st Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. Buses, commercial trucks, and local access for private vehicles is permitted. By limiting through traffic, the busway improves bus speeds and reliability. It also improves curb management, enhancing access to local businesses and services.

Amsterdam Avenue/Fort George Avenue, West 188th Street to St. Nicholas Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing school safety improvements on Amsterdam Avenue/Fort George Avenue adjacent to multiple schools and Highbridge Park. This school safety project proposes to add a two way parking protected bicycle lane along the east curb of Amsterdam Avenue/Fort George Avenue from West 188th Street to the middle of the Fort George Avenue hill. From the middle of the hill to St. Nicholas Avenue NYC DOT proposes to add one way parking protected bicycle lanes along each curb of Fort George Avenue. In addition, NYC DOT would add painted and concrete pedestrian islands at crossings along the corridor, as well as painted curb extensions. This package of improvements would narrow the roadway and help discourage speeding and reckless driving. NYC DOT would also add angle parking and painted curb extensions on the south side of West 190th Street from Wadsworth Avenue to Amsterdam Avenue. The project aims to improve traffic safety while providing safer pedestrian and cyclist access to school and the park.

Amsterdam Avenue/Fort George Avenue, West 188th Street to St. Nicholas Avenue - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) Amsterdam Avenue/Fort George Avenue, West 188th Street to St. Nicholas Avenue - What's Happening Here Flyer (Spanish pdf) Amsterdam Avenue/Fort George Avenue, West 188th Street to St. Nicholas Avenue - presented to Manhattan Community Board 12 in December 2021 (pdf)

Avenue B Open Street

NYC DOT has been conducting community outreach to better understand how the Avenue B Open Street is used, and how the community wants to see these corridors used in the future. NYC DOT is currently collecting feedback from the community for a design proposal for the Avenue B Open Street.

Avenue B Open Street - Design Proposal presented in July 2022 (pdf)

Broadway Vision, Union Square to Columbus Circle

Since the 2009 Greenlight for Midtown, NYC DOT has worked in partnership with Business Improvement Districts and other community stakeholders to further enhance Broadway for pedestrians and cyclists. As part of this ongoing work, NYC DOT has developed a comprehensive vision for a vibrant and safe Broadway from Union Square to Columbus Circle which supports local business, community, and culture. Through a flexible toolkit, block types from basic, to slow, to shared, to pedestrianized plazas can be organized to meet a variety of stakeholder needs, amplifying the public realm of each unique neighborhood while building a cohesive transportation network.

As part of this comprehensive public realm plan for Broadway, in 2022, NYC DOT is proposing a series of plazas and shared streets on Broadway between 25th and 32nd Street as well as a formal two-way bike path, connecting Herald Square to Worth Square. In 2021 NYC DOT implemented three projects along the corridor which prioritized pedestrians and cyclists: 1) Slow Streets in Flatiron, 21st to 23rd Streets; 2) A Plaza and Slow Street in the Garment District, 38th to 40th Streets; and 3) Slow Streets in Times Square, 48th to 50th Streets.

Broadway Vision Update - presented to Manhattan Community Board 5 in August 2022 Broadway Vision - 2022 Design Concepts - presented to Manhattan Community Board 5 in June 2022 (pdf) Broadway Vision, 2021 Project Proposals - presented to Manhattan Community Board 5 in April 2021 (pdf) Broadway Vision, Union Square to Columbus Circle - presented to Manhattan Community Board 5 in January 2020 (pdf) Broadway, 50th Street to 47th Street - Resurfacing Flyer (pdf) Broadway, 23rd Street to 18th Street - Resurfacing Flyer (pdf)

Canal Street, West Side Highway to Manhattan Bridge

NYC DOT hosted a virtual workshop to discuss multi-modal safety and accessibility improvements along Canal Street from the West Side Highway to the Manhattan Bridge.

Canal Street, West Side Highway to Manhattan Bridge - Virtual Workshop in March 2022 (pdf) Add your feedback on the Canal Street Map

Centre Street & Lafayette Street Protected Bicycle Lanes

NYC DOT is proposing bicycle and pedestrian improvements to Centre Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. This project will include one-way protected bike lanes, two-way protected bike lanes, and conventional bike lanes. These lanes will shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and create a low-stress bicycle connection on Centre Street and Lafayette Street to and from the Brooklyn Bridge.

Centre Street & Lafayette Street Protected Bicycle Lanes - presented to Manhattan Community Board 2 in March 2022 (pdf) Centre Street & Lafayette Street Protected Bicycle Lanes - presented to Manhattan Community Board 1 in September 2021 (pdf)

East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) Project

The East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) Project is a federally funded coastal protection initiative aimed at reducing flood risk due to coastal storms and sea level rise on Manhattan's East Side from East 23rd Street to Montgomery Street.

Visit the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project Website

Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, South Outer Roadway

NYC DOT proposes to convert the south outer roadway of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge to a pedestrian-only facility. The proposal aims to strengthen the connection between Queens and Manhattan by creating new safe pedestrian and bicycle space that meets the growing demand on the bridge.

Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, South Outer Roadway - presented to Manhattan Community Board 6 in May 2021 (pdf)

Edgecombe Avenue, West 136th Street to West 137th Street

NYC DOT is proposing pedestrian safety and accessibility improvements on Edgecombe Avenue from West 136th Street to West 137th Street. This project proposes a painted pedestrian space to extend Dorrance Brooks Square to the intersection of West 136th Street, adding a connection to the existing crosswalk and shorting crossing distances.

Edgecombe Avenue, West 136th Street to West 137th Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 10 in April 2022 (pdf)

Fifth Avenue, East 57th Street to East 34th Street Complete Street – Better Buses Restart

As part of the Better Buses Restart program, NYC DOT is installing a southbound protected bike lane and extended pedestrian space on 5th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan from 57th Street to 34th Street. The goal of this Complete Street project is to implement safety improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians, and to improve bus speeds and reliability for over 40 local and express bus routes extending across all five boroughs and serving over 110,000 daily riders. Implementation of the protected bike lane and other street improvements is scheduled to begin late summer and fall. NYC DOT will continue to monitor the corridor and evaluate traffic restrictions on 5th Avenue as part of the project.

First Avenue, East 61st Street to East 79th Street

NYC DOT is proposing bus lane enhancements on 1st Avenue between East 61st Street and East 79th Street. In 2010, NYC DOT and MTA launched a Select Bus Service Route on the M-15, which included part-time curbside bus lanes in this portion of the route. In recent years, frequent parking and loading during bus lane hours have led to declined bus speeds, all while ridership remains high. A refresh of the existing roadway design, this proposal includes an offset bus lane and expanded commercial curb access to improve bus speeds and reliability, while also improving curb management.

First Avenue, East 61st Street to East 79th Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 8 in July 2022 (pdf)

Flatiron Plaza & Shared Street

The Flatiron Plazas were implemented using interim materials in 2008. The plazas (Broadway/5th Avenue between 21st and 25th Streets) were an important milestone in NYC DOT’s efforts to enhance pedestrian accessibility and have transformed what was a congested, traffic dominated and hostile environment into a landmark public space.
In 2017 NYC DOT refreshed the plazas and implemented a series of enhancements focused on public space, pedestrian safety and circulation whilst maintaining vehicular circulation. These proposals simplified the complex intersection of Broadway/5th Avenue/24th St, added a new protected bike lane on Broadway and 5th Avenue and converted the block of Broadway between 25th and 24th Streets into a Shared Street.
NYC DOT is now working with NYC DDC to develop the preliminary design for the permanent reconstruction of the plazas, shared street and Worth Square. This design was presented to Community Board 5 on March 4th, 2019 and can be viewed at the following link.

Flatiron Plaza & Shared Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 5 in March 2019 (pdf)

Gateways to Chinatown, Canal Street Triangle at Baxter Street and Walker Street

Community input is critical to the development of the Canal Street Triangle design. In response to community feedback, the updated design options aim to enhance pedestrian circulation, provide a landscaped buffer along Canal Street, create gathering spaces, and construct a framework for featuring historical and cultural information and rotating exhibitions.

Gateways to Chinatown, Canal Street Triangle at Baxter Street and Walker Street - presented to Community Board 3 in January & Community Board 1 in February 2021 (pdf) Gateways to Chinatown, Canal Street Triangle at Baxter Street and Walker Street - presented to Community Stakeholder Meeting in December 2020 (pdf)

Grand & Clinton Access Study

The New York City Department of Transportation is developing strategies to improve the traffic congestion on Grand Street and surrounding street network related to traffic accessing the Williamsburg Bridge. With input from the community, this plan will evaluate, recommend, and implement strategies that ease the traffic burden and improve the quality of life in the neighborhood.

Grand & Clinton Access Study - presented to Manhattan Community Board 3 Transportation Committee in January 2022 (pdf) Grand & Clinton Access Study - presented to Manhattan Community Board 3 Transportation Committee in May 2019 (pdf) Grand & Clinton Access Study - presented to Manhattan Community Board 3 Transportation Committee in October 2018 (pdf) Grand & Clinton Access Study - presented to Manhattan Community Board 3 Transportation Committee in June 2018 (pdf) Grand & Clinton Access Study - presented to Manhattan Community Board 3 Transportation Committee in January 2018 (pdf)

M14A/D East Village/Lower East Side

NYC DOT is proposing bus priority treatments to the M14A/D bus route along Avenue A, Essex Street, Jackson Street, Avenue D, and Columbia Street in Manhattan to improve speed and reliability of bus journeys between the Lower East Side, East Village and the 14th Street Transit Truck Priority corridor. Improvements include bus lanes, turn bays, and updated curb regulations.

M14A/D East Village/Lower East Side - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) M14A/D East Village/Lower East Side - What's Happening Here Flyer (Chinese pdf) M14A/D East Village/Lower East Side - What's Happening Here Flyer (Spanish pdf) M14A/D East Village/Lower East Side - presented to Manhattan Community Board 3 Transportation Committee in July 2021 (pdf) M14A/D East Village/Lower East Side - presented to Manhattan Community Board 3 Transportation Committee in June 2021 (pdf) Submit comments or questions about the M14A/D East Village/Lower East Side Transit Improvements

Ninth Avenue, 30th Street to 34th Street

In coordination with NYC DDC street reconstruction, NYC DOT is proposing pedestrian congestion mitigation improvements to 9th Avenue between 30th Street and 34th Street. The project proposes painting a sidewalk expansion on the east side of 9th Avenue while maintaining the parking protected bike lane. The proposal also updates mixing zone with offset crossings, adding additional pedestrian islands.

Ninth Avenue, 30th Street to 34th Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 4 in July 2022 (pdf)

Park Avenue, Grand Central Station to East 57th Street

NYC and the MTA Metro-North Railroad are embarking on a multi-year project to rehabilitate and repair the 100+ year old Grand Central Terminal Train Shed. As part of this project, the medians along Park Avenue between Grand Central and East 57th Street will need to be reconstructed, and we want your input on what you’d like to see when the medians are re-built following construction.

Re-Imagining Park Avenue Project Portal

Riverside Drive & Henry Hudson Parkway Ramps

NYC DOT is proposing safety and accessibility improvements on Riverside Drive at the Henry Hudson Parkway Ramps, north of West 165th Street. This project proposes to create 5 new crosswalks, with ADA compliant pedestrian ramps, and complete the pedestrian network for access to Fort Washington Park. Included are new sidewalks, a reconfigured concrete median, a concrete curb extension, and a painted curb extension. This proposal aims to provide safer, shorter pedestrian crossings, slow vehicle turns, and improve the pedestrian network.

Riverside Drive & Henry Hudson Parkway Ramps Safety Improvement - presented to Manhattan Community Board 12 in April 2020 (pdf)

Second Avenue, East 30th Street to East 33rd Street

NYC DOT is proposing safety and accessibility improvements on 2nd Avenue from East 30 Street to East 33 Street. This project proposes a concrete median tip extension at East 30 Street and a concrete median extension from E 30 St to E 33 St to create a sidewalk. This proposal aims to provide safer, shorter pedestrian crossings, slow vehicle turns, and improve the pedestrian network.

2nd Ave, E 30 St to E 33 St - presented to Manhattan Community Board 6 in March 2020 (pdf)

Seventh Avenue, Central Park South to West 46th Street

NYC DOT is proposing bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements on Seventh Avenue from Central Park South to West 46th Street, a vision zero corridor. This project proposes a parking-protected bicycle lane from Central Park South to West 47th Street and a conventional lane from West 47th Street to West 46th Street. The project also includes a painted sidewalk extension from Central Park South to West 58th Street. This proposal aims to provide a protected path for cyclists and shorter pedestrian crossings.

Seventh Avenue, Central Park South to West 46th Street - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) Seventh Avenue, Central Park South to West 46th Street - Street Design Checklist (pdf) Seventh Avenue, Central Park South to West 46th Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 5 in May 2021 (pdf)

Tenth Avenue Public Space

Working with the Meatpacking District BID and TF Cornerstone, NYC DOT is proposing a new public space on Tenth Avenue between Gansevoort and West Street. As part of the project we are proposing to connect cyclists from 13th Street to the Hudson River Greenway, clarify the vehicular path on Tenth Avenue, and create much needed public space.

Tenth Avenue Public Space - presented to Manhattan Community Board 2 in November 2022 (pdf)

Tenth Avenue, 14th Street to 52nd Street

NYC DOT is proposing bicycle and pedestrian improvements to Tenth Avenue from West 14th Street to West 52nd Street. Improvements include a protected bicycle lane, painted pedestrian islands, dedicated turn lanes, and new signal timing. The proposal aims to calm traffic, reduce speeding, provide safer, shorter pedestrian crossings, improve pedestrian visibility, slow vehicle turns, reduce conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians and cyclists, and provide dedicated space for cyclists.

Tenth Avenue, 14th Street to 52nd Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 4 in November 2022 (pdf)

Third Avenue, East 59th to East 96th Streets

NYC DOT is proposing complete streets redesign with bus, bike, and pedestrian improvements along Third Avenue between East 59th and East 96th Streets. Improvements include dedicated bus and bicycle lanes, painted pedestrian islands and curb extensions, dedicated turn lanes, and new signal timing. The proposal aims to calm traffic, reduce speeding, provide safer, shorter pedestrian crossings, improve pedestrian visibility, slow vehicle turns, reduce conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians and cyclists, provide dedicated space for cyclists, and improve bus service and operations.

Third Avenue, East 59th to East 96th Streets - presented to Manhattan Community Board 8 in October 2022 (pdf)

University Place

NYC DOT is continually working towards a safer, enhanced public realm. As part of this ongoing work, NYC DOT has developed a flexible toolkit, including block types from basic, to slow, to shared, to pedestrianized plazas which can be organized to meet a variety of stakeholder needs, amplifying the public realm of each unique neighborhood while building a cohesive transportation network. Building on the successes of the 2019 University Place Shared Street, NYC DOT is currently looking for input on how University Place can better meet the needs of the surrounding community.

University Place - presented to Manhattan Community Board 2 in June 2021 (pdf)

West 103rd Street Open Street Enhancements

Building on the success of the West 103rd Street Open Street, NYC DOT is proposing a redesign of West 103rd Street from Amsterdam Avenue to Riverside Drive. With the proposal, we will redesign the block of West 103rd from Amsterdam Avenue to Broadway as a shared street that serves as a gateway for the entire corridor and connects across Broadway. The western two blocks will include enhancements to make Open Street operations smoother. The project will make the street safer, calm traffic, and offer public space amenities.

West 103rd Street Open Street Enhancements - presented to Manhattan Community Board 7 in June 2022 (pdf)

Queens

100th Street, 101st Street, 32nd Avenue to 37th Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing to install a pair of standard bicycle lanes on 100th Street between Northern Boulevard and 37th Avenue, and 101st Street between 32nd Avenue and 37th Avenue. This proposal builds on the Big Jump Network installed 2019 - 2020 by improving north-south connections, increasing cyclist wayfinding, and closing gaps in the current network.

100th Street, 101st Street, 32nd Avenue to 37th Avenue - presented to Queens Community Board 3 in June 2022 (pdf) 100th Street, 101st Street, 32nd Avenue to 37th Avenue - presented to Queens Community Board 3 Transportation Committee in June 2022 (pdf)

149th Street, Bayside Avenue to Willets Point Boulevard

This School Safety proposal was initiated in response to requests for safety improvements from JHS 185, PS 21, and Council Member Vallone; it aims to improve safety for school-aged pedestrians attending JHS 185, PS 21, Flushing High School, and all others using Memorial Fields of Flushing Park. The improvements along the 149th Street from Bayside Avenue to Willets Point Boulevard would include the installation of standard width moving and parking lanes, a two-way parking protected bicycle lane along the park, four concrete pedestrian islands, daylighting at key intersections, traffic signal feasibility studies, and a speed hump feasibility study. These improvements are intended to reduce speeding by the schools and the park; create safer, shorter pedestrian crossings, calm vehicle turns, and improve visibility.

149th Street, Bayside Avenue to Willets Point Boulevard – presented to Queens Community Board 7 Transportation Committee in April 2021 (pdf)

21st Street, Queens Plaza North to Hoyt Avenue North

NYC DOT, in cooperation with MTA, has initiated a Bus Priority and Safety Study for 21st Street in Astoria, Queens, between Queens Plaza North and Hoyt Avenue North. 21st Street has been identified as a Vision Zero priority corridor and a bus priority corridor in MTA’s Queens Bus Network Redesign Draft Final Plan. The study will explore community-informed solutions to improve bus speeds and safety for pedestrians and other users of 21st Street.

34th Avenue Open Street, 69th Street to Junction Boulevard

NYC DOT is proposing a 1.3 mile transformation of 34th Avenue from 69th Street to Junction Boulevard building on the success of the Open Street over the past two years. The project establishes 34th Avenue as a pedestrian and cyclist priority corridor, enhances safety and accessibility through shared streets and vehicle diverters, and creates new vibrant public spaces centered at the schools along the corridor. Project implementation is slated to begin in June 2022 and run through the fall with ongoing community engagement, capital visioning, and future improvements in 2023 and beyond.

62nd Drive, 63rd Road, Grand Central Parkway

NYC DOT proposed pedestrian and bicycle enhancements to 62nd Drive and 63rd Road (Queens Boulevard to Grand Central Parkway) and on the Grand Central Parkway service road (62nd Avenue to 63rd Road) in Queens. The proposal included shorter pedestrian crossings, protected bike lanes, and improved connections between Queens Boulevard and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

62nd Drive, 63rd Road, Grand Central Parkway - Street Design Checklist (pdf) 62nd Drive, 63rd Road, Grand Central Parkway - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) 62nd Drive, 63rd Road, Grand Central Parkway - presented to Queens Community Board 6 in June 2021 (pdf)

Astoria Boulevard, 24th Avenue to 29th Avenue

As part of an upcoming capital project, NYC DOT is proposing pedestrian safety improvements along Astoria Boulevard at 24th, 25th, and 29th Avenues. Improvements include curb extensions, new crossings, and new sidewalks.

Astoria Boulevard, 24th Avenue to 29th Avenue - presented to Queens Community Board 3 in May 2022 (pdf)

Beach 108th Street Capital Reconstruction

The Rockaway West NY Rising report identified Beach 108th St as a key economic development and infrastructure project. NYC DOT/DDC will be reconstructing Beach 108th St between Beach Channel Drive and Shore Front Parkway. The project will reconstruct and expand sidewalks, improve vehicular operations and left turns, add landscaping and greenery, and improve bicycle connections.

Beach 108th St Capital Reconstruction - presented to Queens Community Board 14 Transportation Committee in January 2019 (pdf) Beach 108th St Capital Reconstruction - presented to Rockaway Park Community in February 2018 (pdf)

Broad Channel Reconstruction

Due to regular and sometimes severe flooding, West 11th, 12th, and 13th Roads from Cross Bay Boulevard in Broad Channel, Queens, will be reconstructed at a higher elevation. In addition, new bulkheads will be constructed at the bay end of each street. These streets were selected due to their low grades and their susceptibility to flooding during high tides. This project will decrease the amount of time that the streets are flooded, decrease the frequency and severity of the flooding, and enable the water on the streets to drain back into the bay through the use of one way valves.

Broad Channel Reconstruction - presented in May 2013 (pdf)

Cooper Avenue, 80th Avenue to 64th Place

NYC DOT is proposing school safety improvements on Cooper Avenue from 80th Avenue to 64th Place. This school safety project proposes to add stop and signal controls at several intersections, pedestrianize a short section of St. Felix Avenue that serves as a slip lane between Cooper Avenue and 61st Street, and add a painted curb extension at Cooper Avenue and 62nd Street. This package of improvements would make it easier for students to cross Cooper Avenue to while walking to school and help to discourage reckless vehicle movements in the area.

Cooper Avenue, 80th Avenue to 64th Place - presented to Queens Community Board 5 in May 2022 (pdf)

Court Square Neighborhood Public Space Improvements

NYC DOT is seeking feedback on street safety and livability improvements for the Court Square neighborhood in Long Island City. This initiative aims to increase street safety and neighborhood vitality with street redesigns that improve and expand public spaces.

Hunter Street & 44th Road - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) Court Square Neighborhood Public Space Improvements - presented to Queens Community Board 2 Transportation Committee in March 2021 (pdf) Court Square Neighborhood Public Space Improvements - presented at Public Workshops on February 3 and 4, 2021 (pdf) Court Square Neighborhood Public Space Improvements - presented at Public Workshops on December 15 and 17, 2020 (pdf)

Far Rockaway (Downtown) - Mott Avenue Urban Design & Street Reconstruction

NYC DOT, DDC and Councilmember Richard’s office hosted an open house on November 5th, 2015 in Far Rockaway to present an overview of the Downtown Far Rockaway Urban Design and Street Reconstruction Project. The project, a priority Vision Zero location, is aimed at enhancing the public realm by implementing a comprehensive urban design plan and streetscape improvements that will encourage safer, more inviting pedestrian experience while employing sustainable, energy-efficient and visually appealing street design elements. The district’s current and potential role in serving as a transit hub for the CBD and peninsula is a key component of the area’s revitalization and design plan. The project will include full street reconstruction in conjunction with new storm and sanitary sewers, new curbs, sidewalks and expanded pedestrian spaces throughout the downtown.

Far Rockaway (Downtown) - Mott Avenue Urban Design & Street Reconstruction - presented to Queens Community Board 14 Transportation Committee in May 2016 (pdf) Far Rockaway (Downtown) - Mott Avenue Urban Design & Street Reconstruction - presented to Queens Community Board 14 Transportation Committee in January 2016 (pdf)

Hempstead Avenue, Jamaica Avenue to 225th Street

NYC DOT will be implementing safety enhancements across Hempstead Avenue between Jamaica Avenue and 225th Street. The project involves adding curb extensions, upgrading existing medians, installing new crosswalk markings, adding leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs) and construction of a pedestrian refuge island. Congestion near Cross Island Parkway on-ramps near Hempstead Avenue and 225th Street will be addressed with new turn bays and signal timing changes. Access to green space adjacent to 225th Street near 103rd Avenue will be improved by widening the existing sidewalk along the east curb of 225th Street, installing crosswalk markings at 225th Street and 103rd Avenue, and constructing of a concrete neckdown at 225th Street and 103rd Avenue.

Hempstead Avenue from Jamaica Avenue to 225th Street - presented to Queens Community Board 13 in June 2022 (pdf)

Jamaica Avenue Busway & Archer Avenue Busway – Better Buses Restart

NYC DOT studied and implemented comprehensive bus improvements on Jamaica Avenue, Archer Avenue, and Merrick Boulevard to increase bus reliability in Queens. Solutions included a busway on Jamaica Avenue, offset bus lanes on Merrick Boulevard, and improved bus stop operations on Archer Avenue. This proposal aimed to improve bus performance while also improving pedestrian circulation in Downtown Jamaica.

Jamaica Avenue Busway & Archer Avenue Busway – Better Buses Restart - Pilot Brochure (pdf) Jamaica Avenue Busway & Archer Avenue Busway – Better Buses Restart - Pilot Brochure (Bengali pdf) Jamaica Avenue Busway & Archer Avenue Busway – Better Buses Restart - Pilot Brochure (Spanish pdf) Jamaica Avenue & Archer Avenue Bus Improvements – Better Buses Restart - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) Jamaica Avenue & Archer Avenue Bus Improvements – Better Buses Restart - presented to Jamaica Community Advisory Board in August 2021 (pdf) Jamaica Avenue & Archer Avenue Bus Improvements – Better Buses Restart - presented at Public Open Houses in August 2021 (pdf) Jamaica Avenue & Archer Avenue Bus Improvements – Better Buses Restart - presented to Jamaica Community Advisory Board in July 2021 (pdf) Jamaica Avenue & Archer Avenue Bus Improvements – Better Buses Restart - presented to Jamaica Community Advisory Board in July 2020 (pdf) Submit comments or questions about the Jamaica Avenue and Archer Avenue Bus Improvements

Jamaica Avenue, Francis Lewis Boulevard to 224th Street

NYC DOT is proposing safety improvements on Jamaica Avenue between Francis Lewis Boulevard and 224th Street in Queens. Jamaica Avenue is a Vision Zero Priority Corridor due to its high rate of pedestrian fatalities and severe injuries. The improvements include new painted median tips, rebuilt concrete median tips, restriction of a dangerous left turn, and markings improvements to define two standard moving lanes at all times. The improvements will make this Vision Zero Priority Corridor safer for all roadway users.

Jamaica Avenue, Francis Lewis Boulevard to 224th Street - What's Happening Here Flyer (pdf) Jamaica Avenue, Francis Lewis Boulevard to 224th Street - presented to Queens Community Board 13 in June 2020 (pdf)

Jamaica Bay Greenway

The Jamaica Bay Greenway is a planned 28-mile network of pedestrian and bicycle paths connecting communities along the Jamaica Bay waterfront to more than 10,000 acres of city, state and federal parkland, including Rockaway Beach, Marine Park, Canarsie Pier, Floyd Bennett Field and the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. More than 10 miles of the Greenway already exist, serving roughly 100,000 local and regional visitors annually. When completed, multi-use paths and on-street bicycle markings will create a loop route around Jamaica Bay, allowing cyclists and walkers to commute, exercise and explore the Bay’s natural beauty from Sheepshead Bay and Spring Creek in Brooklyn to Howard Beach and the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens. Recently, more than two miles of protected path have been added to connect the Canarsie neighborhood in Brooklyn to the Greenway, and other segments are now in design.

Jamaica Bay Greenway Presentation (pdf)

Long Island City Hunter's Point Protected Bike Lane Network

NYC DOT is proposing a protected bike lane network in Long Island City and Hunter’s Point. The proposal would build on previous safety improvements on 44 Drive, 11 Street, Jackson Avenue, provide safer pedestrian crossings, and improve access to community amenities.

Long Island City Hunter's Point Protected Bike Lane Network - presented to Queens Community Board 2 Transportation Committee in April 2022 (pdf)

Main Street Busway – Better Buses Restart

NYC DOT installed a northbound Main Street Busway in downtown Flushing from Sanford Avenue to Northern Boulevard on Main Street, which will also include two blocks of Kissena Boulevard from Sanford Avenue to Main Street. Buses, commercial trucks, and local access for private vehicles is allowed. The goal of this busway is to improve bus speeds and reliability as well as truck loading and unloading along the corridor.

Maspeth Industrial Business Zone (IBZ)

NYC DOT is proposing a series of safety enhancements within the Maspeth Industrial Business Zone (IBZ) to improve safety for all road users. Painted curb extensions are proposed to shorten pedestrian crossings at Maurice Avenue and 55th Drive as well as at 58th Street and 55th Drive. A one-way eastbound conversion is planned for 56th Drive between Rust Street and Maurice Avenue to reduce congestion, improve safety for loading/unloading operations and reduce conflict points between vehicles and vulnerable road users. Refurbishment of markings is proposed for 58th St between 55th Drive and 56th Drive to better organize vehicular movements. NYC DOT will also explore implementation of new curb regulations along the south curb of 55th Drive between 58th Street and Maurice Avenue to improve curb management. Upon completion of all aforementioned work, a new intersection control study will be opened at 58th Street and 56th Drive to determine viability of a potential signal or all-way stop at the intersection.

Maspeth Industrial Business (IBZ) - presented to Queens Community Board 2 in June 2022 (pdf)

Myrtle Wyckoff Public Plaza

Myrtle Wyckoff Public Plaza - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 4 in November 2018 (pdf) Myrtle Wyckoff Public Plaza - presented to Queens Community Board 5 in September 2018 (pdf)

Northern Boulevard, 223rd Street to Little Neck Parkway

NYC DOT is proposing corridor safety improvements on Northern Boulevard from 223rd Street to Little Neck Parkway in Queens. Northern Boulevard is a Vision Zero Priority Corridor. Seven intersections along this segment of Northern Boulevard have proposed improvements. The proposed improvements includes installing missing markings, adding leading pedestrian interval signal phasing, and installation of painted curb extension, hardened centerline, and concrete pedestrian refuge islands. This project is aim to enhance pedestrian safety along this corridor.

Northern Boulevard, 223rd Street to Little Neck Parkway - presented to Queens Community Board 11 in March 2023

Northern Boulevard, Broadway to 114th Street - Transit Improvements

NYC DOT is proposing transit improvements on Northern Boulevard from Broadway to 114th Street in Queens, a Vision Zero Priority Corridor. This project includes the addition of a Bus Only lane on Northern Boulevard. The proposal will help improve transit efficiency, and expand access to transit in Queens.

Northern Boulevard, Broadway to 114th Street - Transit Improvements - presented to Queens Community Board 3 in June 2022 (pdf)

Queens Boulevard, 73rd Street to Eliot Avenue

Queens Boulevard Great Streets Capital: NYC DOT is planning the next phase of the capital project on Queens Boulevard between 73rd Street and Eliot Ave as part of Mayor de Blasio’s Vision Zero Great Streets Initiative. The project will enhance safety and quality of life for all roadway users through the reconstruction and expansion of the service road medians with a pedestrian and bicycle path, greenery and trees, expanded pedestrian refuge at intersections, and the relocation of the Q60 bus stops from the curb to the reconstructed medians.

Queens Blvd, 73rd St to Eliot Ave - presented to Queens Community Board 4 Transportation Committee in September 2019 (pdf)

Queens Boulevard, Roosevelt Avenue to 73rd Street

Queens Boulevard Great Streets Capital: NYC DOT is planning a capital project on Queens Boulevard between Roosevelt Avenue and 73rd Street as part of Mayor de Blasio’s Vision Zero Great Streets Initiative. The project will enhance safety and quality of life for all roadway users through the reconstruction and expansion of the service road medians with a pedestrian and bicycle path, greenery and trees, expanded pedestrian refuge at intersections, and the relocation of the Q60 bus stops from the curb to the reconstructed medians.

Queens Blvd / Roosevelt Ave to 73rd St - presented to Queens Community Board 2 Transportation Committee in March 2018 (pdf)

Queens Community Board 11 Bicycle Network Development

NYC DOT is proposing to install new bicycle lanes in Queens Community District 11 (CB11) to expand the neighborhood bicycle network and improve access to adjacent neighborhoods, recreational destinations, and the Eastern Queens Greenways. The project proposes traffic calming measures and protected bicycle lanes, along with standard and shared bicycle lanes to increase cyclist wayfinding and close gaps in the bicycle network.

Queens Community Board 11 Bicycle Network Development - Revised Proposal- presented to Queens Community Board 11 Transportation Committee in June 2022 (pdf) Queens Community Board 11 Bicycle Network Development - presented to Queens Community Board 11 Transportation Committee in October 2021 (pdf)

Rockaway Beach Boulevard Safety Improvements

Rockaway Beach Boulevard from Beach 73rd Street to Beach 88th Streets is currently being redesigned for a new water main installation, sewer infrastructure improvements, and street reconstruction. Seeking to reduce injuries related to traffic crashes, NYC DOT will incorporate Vision Zero safety elements such as sidewalk extensions, installation of new medians and new left turn bays. These improvements will reduce speeds, create a consistent street width, shorten crossing distances, and better organize traffic. These improvements will take place through the capital process, in collaboration with the Department of Design and Construction and the Department of Environmental Protection. Construction is expected to begin during the summer of 2016.

Rockaway Beach Boulevard Safety Improvements - presented to Queens CM Richards in March 2016 (pdf) Rockaway Beach Boulevard Safety Improvements - presented to Queens CM Richards in March 2015 (pdf)

Rockaway Boulevard, Sutphin Boulevard to Farmers Boulevard

NYC DOT is proposing safety improvements on Rockaway Blvd between Sutphin Blvd and Farmers Blvd in Queens. Rockaway Blvd is a Vision Zero Priority Corridor due to its high rate of pedestrian fatalities and severe injuries. The improvements include new pedestrian refuge islands, median tips, additional crosswalks, leading pedestrian intervals, and markings improvements to define two standard moving lanes at all times. The improvements will make this Vision Zero Priority Corridor safer for all roadway users.

Rockaway Boulevard, Sutphin Boulevard to Farmers Boulevard - Street Design Checklist (pdf) Rockaway Boulevard, Sutphin Boulevard to Farmers Boulevard - presented to Queens Community Board 13 Transportation Committee in January 2020 (pdf) Rockaway Boulevard, Sutphin Boulevard to Farmers Boulevard - presented to Queens Community Board 12 Transportation Committee in December 2019 (pdf)

Seagirt Boulevard, Rockaway Freeway to Beach 9th Street

NYC DOT is proposing corridor safety improvements on Seagirt Boulevard from Rockaway Freeway to Beach 9th Street. The project consists of a road diet that will shift Seagirt Blvd away from being treated like a highway and aim to provide improvements for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. The project proposes a removal of one lane in each direction and the incorporation of improved pedestrian space, median tip extensions for safer crossings, a parking protected bike lane and signal timing changes to help facilitate traffic flow. The proposal aims to provide shorter, safer pedestrian crossings, improved roadway clarity for drivers and designated space for cyclists so that all roadway users can travel safely.

Seagirt Boulevard, Rockaway Freeway to Beach 9th Street - Street Design Checklist (pdf) Seagirt Boulevard, Rockaway Freeway to Beach 9th Street - presented to Queens Community Board 14 Transportation Committee in April 2022 (pdf) Seagirt Boulevard, Rockaway Freeway to Beach 9th Street - presented to Queens Community Board 14 Transportation Committee in October 2021 (pdf)

Springfield Boulevard, 144th Avenue to 131st Avenue

To improve safety on Springfield Boulevard, a largely residential corridor with several schools, NYC DOT is proposing a Street Improvement Project to better organize the roadway and improve mobility for all users. The project will include painted median tip extensions, expanded channelized space adjacent to the median, and a parking lane stripe where feasible to create standard lane widths and shorten crossing distances for pedestrians.

Springfield Boulevard, 144th Avenue to 131st Avenue - presented to Queens Community Board 13 Transportation Committee in April 2022 (pdf) Springfield Boulevard, 144th Avenue to 131st Avenue - presented to Queens Community Board 12 Transportation Committee in April 2022 (pdf)

Thomson Avenue, Skillman Avenue to VanDam Street

Thomson Avenue falls within a Vision Zero Priority Area with many pedestrian generators on a constrained south sidewalk, an underutilized north sidewalk and substandard moving lanes that process a high volume of vehicular traffic. NYC DOT developed this capital plan to reallocate sidewalk from the north to the south and to mark standard width moving lanes.

Thomson Avenue / Skillman Ave to VanDam St - presented to Queens Community Board 2 in February 2016 (pdf)

Wren Place/175th Street & 108th Avenue/Rex Road

NYC DOT is proposing school safety improvements at the intersection of Wren Place/175th Street and 108th Avenue/Rex Road outside of P.S./I.S. 116 The William C. Hughley School. This school safety project proposes closing the slip lane from 175th Street onto Rex Road, installing a crosswalk at Rex Road, and creating a painted pedestrian space along 175th Street. The proposal aims to simplify the intersection, slow vehicle turn speeds, improve visibility, and provide safer, shorter crossings for students.

Wren Place/175th Street & 108th Avenue/Rex Road - presented to Queens Community Board 12 in June 2022 (pdf)

Staten Island

Bayonne Bridge Connections

NYC DOT is proposing a bicycle route to connect the Netherland Avenue Bicycle Boulevard to the Bayonne Bridge Shared Path. The project would add shared lane markings to Simonson Avenue from Netherland Avenue to Walker Street, conventional bike lanes and sharrows on Walker Street from Simonson Avenue to Trantor Place, and protected bike lanes on Trantor Place between Walker Street and the Bayonne Bridge Shared Path. The project aims to improve recreational and commuting opportunities for a community with limited mobility options.

Bayonne Bridge Connections - presented to Staten Island Community Board 1 in May 2022 (pdf)

Goethals Bridge Connection - Phase 2

NYC DOT is proposing a bicycle route to connect the Goethals Bridge Shared Path to the existing Arlene Street bike lanes. The project would add two-way protected bike lanes on Goethals Road North between Forest Avenue and South Avenue, a shared path on South Avenue between Goethals Road North and Fahy Avenue, and a mix of shared and conventional bike lanes on Fahy Avenue, Felton Street, and Lamberts Lane. This proposal aims to create a route between Elizabeth, NJ and the center of Staten Island for commuter, recreational, and touring cyclists.

Goethals Road North, South Avenue, Lamberts Lane - Street Design Checklist (pdf) Goethals Bridge Connection - Phase 2 - presented to Staten Island Community Board 2 in June 2022 (pdf) Goethals Bridge Connection - Phase 2 - presented to Staten Island Community Board 1 in May 2022 (pdf)

Citywide

Delivering New York: A Smart Truck Management Plan

NYC DOT developed a plan to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers through the safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible movement of goods. The citywide plan improves our understanding of truck route usage and compliance, movement of goods, needs of shoppers and receivers, and community concerns.

The plan support goals of OneNYC, the NYCDOT Strategic Plan 2016: Safe*Green*Smart*Equitable as well as NYC’s Roadmap to 80x50. Visit the NYC DOT Trucks webpage for more about the plan.