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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

Bailey Avenue, Van Cortlandt Park South and West 225 Street

NYC DOT is proposing corridor safety improvements to Bailey Avenue between Van Cortlandt Park South and West 225 Street. The proposed improvements include a vehicle lane reduction with new turn bays and turn signals, substantial pedestrian safety improvements like curb extensions and pedestrian islands, 2.2 miles of parking protected bike lanes, and bus service and accessibility improvements for the Bx10 bus. The project aims to calm traffic and promote safer vehicle behavior, improve pedestrian safety and accessibility, provide safe connections for cyclists to Van Cortlandt Park and other neighborhood destinations, and reduce conflicts between all road users along this corridor.

Bailey Avenue, Van Cortlandt Park South and West 225 Street - presented to Bronx Community Board 8 in April 2025

Bruckner Boulevard, Lincoln Avenue to Cypress Place

NYC DOT is proposing traffic safety improvements near schools on Bruckner Boulevard between Lincoln Avenue and Alexander Avenue, and on East 133rd Street at Cypress Place in the Bronx. The proposal includes new crosswalks, pedestrian islands, curb extensions, exclusive pedestrian crossing times, bike lanes, and the conversion of Willis Avenue to one-way southbound between Bruckner Boulevard and East 132nd Street. These treatments aim to calm traffic, slow vehicular turns, shorten pedestrian crossings, and improve connections to the Willis Avenue Bridge.

Bruckner Boulevard, Lincoln Avenue to Cypress Place - presented to Bronx Community Board 1 in June 2024

Depot Place, Exterior Street

NYC DOT proposed safety improvements to Depot Place and Exterior Street in The Bronx. The project includes protected and shared bike lanes on Depot Place and shared bike lanes and separated pedestrian space on Exterior Street. This project is an important waterfront connection linking higher elevation neighborhoods to the waterfront.

Depot Place, Exterior Street - presented to Bronx Community Board 1 in June 2024

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 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 - Street Design Checklist 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 - Street Design Checklist 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) Park Avenue Phase III: East 165th Street to East 173rd Street - Street Design Checklist

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 Bronx Community Board 6 in June 2023 Fordham Road, Inwood Bus Priority - presented to Bronx Community Board 5 in June 2023 Fordham Road, Inwood Bus Priority - presented to Bronx Community Board 11 in June 2023 Fordham Road, Inwood Bus Priority - presented to Bronx Community Board 7 in June 2023 Fordham Road, Inwood Bus Priority - presented to Fordham Road Community Advisory Board in May 2023 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 between 175th Street and East Fordham Road completed construction in 2024. Phase Five of the project, between East Fordham Road and East 198th Street, is currently in construction.

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

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.

Jerome Avenue, West 192nd Street & East 205th Street

NYC DOT proposed a Bus Stops Under El project on Jerome Avenue at West 192nd Street and East 205th Street to better organize the roadway and improve safety for all users. The project includes two concrete bus boarding islands to improve safety and accessibility for Bx10 and Bx32 bus riders and ensure the bus stops are ADA-compliant. This project also includes two new crosswalks and painted pedestrian curb extensions to provide shorter, safer crossing distances for pedestrians and reduce pedestrian and vehicular conflicts.

Jerome Avenue, West 192nd Street & East 205th Street - presented to Bronx Community Board 7 in May 2024

O'Brien Avenue Bike Boulevard

Traffic calming project on O’Brien Avenue between Leland Avenue and Stephens Avenue utilizing Bike Boulevard design elements. The project will close a gap in the Bronx Waterfront Greenway connecting Soundview Park to Pugsley Creek Park in addition to improving safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists.

O'Brien Avenue Bike Boulevard - presented to Bronx Community Board 9 Transportation Committee in June 2024

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.

Tremont Avenue, University Avenue to Bronx River Parkway

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 34,000 daily bus riders on the Bronx’s 5th busiest bus route.

Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing pedestrian and bicycle connectivity improvements at the intersection of Van Cortlandt Park South, Bailey Avenue, and the Major Deegan Expressway ramps. Improvements include redesigning the Major Deegan Expressway ramps to install stop controls and crosswalks, installing new sidewalks and a new two-way bicycle path connecting to Van Cortlandt Park, and reconfiguring the intersection to shorten pedestrian crossings at Bailey Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South. The project also proposes formalizing two left turns that are currently banned, and implementing new guardrail and curb to prevent use of the park as a truck layover space.

Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue - Project Status Update - presented to Bronx Community Board 8 in September 2024 Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue - presented to Bronx Community Board 8 in February 2024

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.

North Path of Washington Bridge over the Harlem River 181 Street - What's Happening Here Flyer Washington Bridge - Street Design Checklist 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)

White Plains Road, Pelham Parkway to Burke Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing corridor safety improvements on the Vision Zero Priority Corridor of White Plains Road from Pelham Parkway to Burke Avenue in the Bronx. The proposal includes a curbside parking protected bike lane, installing parking lane markings, a concrete bus boarding island, and installation of painted pedestrian refuge islands. The proposal aims to improve safety through organizing the roadway, improving visibility and predictability, slowing turning vehicles, and creating safer crossings while upgrading bus stop accessibility and adding two lane miles of protected bike lanes in the Bronx.

White Plains Road, Burke Avenue to Pelham Parkway - What's Happening Here? Flyer White Plains Road, Pelham Pkwy to Burke Avenue - presented to Bronx Community Board 11 Transportation Committee in May 2024

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)

9th Street, Smith Street to 3rd Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing to upgrade the segment of the 9th Street bike lane between Smith Street and 3rd Avenue to extend the protected bike lane network leading to Prospect Park and beyond. Concrete barriers will protect curbside bike lanes while continuing to allow access to driveways on the corridor. Additionally, bike corrals will be installed on pedestrian islands on 9th Street between 5th Avenue and 8th Avenue. This will provide additional bike parking while preventing vehicles from illegal parking on pedestrian islands and maintain sightlines between people walking and biking and people driving.

9th Street, Smith Street to 3rd Avenue - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 6 Transportation Committee in May 2023

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)

Avenue X & Avenue W, 86th Street to Ocean Parkway

NYC DOT is proposing safety enhancements on Avenue X and Avenue W between 86th Street and Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. This project aims to address multiple deficiencies across the Truck Priority Safety Corridor with respect to pedestrian safety and curb management. Several features of this project will include: proposal of two new pedestrian refuge islands, adding painted curb extensions, turn restrictions, the addition of new crosswalks, new enhanced crossings, turn calming, new truck loading zones, signal timing changes, accessibility improvements. Benefits of this project include: shorter crossing distances for pedestrians, increased pedestrian space, traffic calming by design, and easier curb access for commercial vehicles.

Avenue X & Avenue W, 86th Street to Ocean Parkway - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 15 in May 2024

Bay Parkway and Cropsey Avenue

NYC DOT, in collaboration with the MTA, is proposing bus priority and safety improvements on Bay Parkway from Avenue J to Shore Parkway as well as Cropsey Avenue from Bay Parkway to 26th Avenue. This project aims to improve bus service and reliability for 35,000 daily bus riders on bus routes along the two corridors. These corridors were identified as a priority in the NYC Streets Plan and Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign, and Bay Parkway is a Vision Zero priority corridor.

Bay Parkway and Cropsey Avenue - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 12 in January 2025 Bay Parkway and Cropsey Avenue - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 11 in November 2024

Bedford Avenue Slip Lane Closure

In support of MTA’s G Train shutdown, NYC DOT is limiting unnecessary traffic on Manhattan Avenue to make it easier for the G Train shuttle buses to operate there. To facilitate this, Bedford Avenue between Nassau Avenue and Manhattan Avenue will be closed 24/7 to prevent vehicles from turning onto Manhattan Avenue. While the block is closed to traffic, it will be activated by different public realm amenities in partnership with the North Brooklyn Parks Alliance.

Bedford Avenue Slip Lane Closure - What's Happening Here? Flyer

Bedford-Stuyvesant Bike Network Expansion

NYC DOT is proposing safety improvements on Bedford Avenue and new bike lanes on Jefferson Avenue and Hancock Street. The project proposes to upgrade the conventional bike lane on Bedford Avenue to a protected bike lane design from Dean Street to Flushing Avenue. Bedford Avenue is a Vision Zero Priority Corridor with a high ratio of persons killed or severely injured per mile (top 10% in Brooklyn). New conventional bike lanes are proposed on Jefferson Avenue from Claver Place to Broadway and Hancock Street from Broadway to Franklin Avenue, addressing network gaps in a Bicycle Priority District.

Bedford Avenue, Dean Street to Flushing Avenue - What's Happening Here? Flyer Bedford-Stuyvesant Bike Network Expansion - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 8 in April 2023 Bedford-Stuyvesant Bike Network Expansion - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 3 in April 2023

Broadway, Gates Avenue & Park Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing Vision Zero safety improvements on Broadway in Brooklyn at the intersections of Gates Avenue and Park Avenue. The proposed improvements include installing concrete pedestrian refuge islands, new markings, and improved roadway organization. The safety benefits of the project include additional pedestrian space, slower, safer turns, and shorter crossing distances at these two intersections. NYC DOT is also looking at additional longer term safety improvements along the Broadway corridor.

Broadway and Park Avenue - What's Happening Here? Flyer Broadway, Gates Avenue & Park Avenue - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 4 Environmental Protection/Transportation/Sanitation Committee in May 2023 Broadway, Gates Avenue & Park Avenue - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 3 in May 2023 Broadway, Gates Avenue & Park Avenue - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 3 in May 2023 (Spanish)

Brooklyn Avenue & Kingston Avenue, Empire Boulevard to Winthrop Street

NYC DOT is proposing safety improvements on Brooklyn Avenue and Kingston Avenue between Empire Boulevard and Winthrop Street. This School Safety project intends to serve children who attend the 10+ schools located nearby. NYC DOT proposes a southbound parking protected bike lane on Brooklyn Avenue and a northbound parking protected bike lane on Kingston Avenue between Empire Boulevard and Winthrop Street, connecting to a proposed protected bike lane loop around Wingate Park and the George Wingate campus. Additionally, NYC DOT proposes conventional bike lanes on Rutland Road and Fenimore Street between Flatbush Avenue and Brooklyn Avenue. The proposal includes signal timing improvements, painted curb extensions, pedestrian islands, intersection daylighting, and turn calming treatments throughout the project area. The proposal aims to calm traffic, reduce speeding, shorten pedestrian crossings, improve visibility, and provide a dedicated space for cyclists.

Brooklyn Avenue & Kingston Avenue, Empire Boulevard to Winthrop Street - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 9 in June 2024

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 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 - Street Design Checklist Brooklyn Community District 14 Bicycle Network Expansion - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 14 in November 2024 Brooklyn Community District 14 Bicycle Network Expansion - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 14 in June 2023 Brooklyn Community District 14 Bicycle Network Expansion - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 14 in October 2021

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)

Dekalb & Lafayette Avenues

NYC DOT and MTA seek to improve B38 bus service and pedestrian and cyclist safety on Dekalb and Lafayette Avenues. Various treatments will be studied to find the best balance of all modes on these important connections across Brooklyn and into Queens.

Dekalb & Lafayette Avenues - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 3 in December 2024

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 8 in June 2024 Flatbush Avenue, Tillary Street to Avenue V - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 2 in June 2024 Flatbush Avenue, Tillary Street to Avenue V - Community Advisory Board Meeting in June 2024 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

Grand Army Plaza

NYC DOT, in partnership with NYC Department of Design and Construction, is beginning a Capital Project Scope Development Study for the Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Heights Public Realm 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.

In June and July 2024, NYC DOT will be hosting a series of workshops to gather community feedback on proposed concepts for the three study areas. Please stop by and share your input! Can’t attend the workshop? You can take our survey online.

Medgar Evers College, Wednesday, July 10, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Outside the main entrance at Crown Street and Bedford Avenue)
Parkside Plaza, Thursday, July 11, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Ocean Avenue and Parkside Avenue)

Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Heights Public Realm Workshop Boards Grand Army Plaza - presented to Brooklyn Community Boards 6, 8 & 9 in April 2024 Grand Army Plaza - Summary of November 2022 Workshop and Survey Grand Army Plaza - Initial Workshop in November 2022 (pdf)

Grand Street, Metropolitan Avenue, & Morgan Avenue

In March 2023, NYC DOT hosted a community workshop on existing conditions, street network stresses and design constraints on Grand Street, Metropolitan Avenue and Morgan Avenue within City Council District 34/Community Board 1 in Williamsburg/Bushwick in Brooklyn. In breakout groups following the discussion, community members shared their issues and preferences for street designs from the DOT Street Improvement toolkit. NYC DOT is reviewing feedback from the workshop that will inform future street improvement projects in the area.

Grand Street, Metropolitan Avenue, & Morgan Avenue - Street Improvements Workshop in March 2023 Grand Street, Metropolitan Avenue, & Morgan Avenue - Taller de mejoras de seguridad vial en marzo de 2023

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)

Linden Boulevard, Fountain Avenue to Conduit Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing bus priority and traffic safety improvements on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn and Queens from Fountain Avenue to Conduit Avenue. This project seeks to improve bus service for 38,000 bus passengers using four bus routes on this Vision Zero corridor.

Linden Boulevard, Fountain Avenue to Conduit Avenue - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 5 in January 2025

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 Protected Bus Lane Regulations - November 2023 Livingston Street, Boerum Place to Flatbush Avenue - Street Design Checklist (pdf) Livingston Street, Boerum Place to Flatbush Avenue - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 2 in May 2023 Livingston Street, Boerum Place to Flatbush Avenue - Community Advisory Board Meeting 2 in May 2023 Livingston Street, Boerum Place to Flatbush Avenue - Community Advisory Board Meeting 1 in December 2022

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 Phase 2, Graham Avenue to Metropolitan Avenue - Street Design Checklist Meeker Avenue, Graham Avenue to Metropolitan Avenue - Street Design Checklist Meeker Avenue, Apollo Street to Graham Avenue - Street Design Checklist Meeker Avenue, Metropolitan Avenue to Apollo Street - What's Happening Here? Flyer Meeker Avenue, Metropolitan Avenue to Apollo Street - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 1 in May 2021

Montague Street Open Street

Building on the success of the Montague Street Open Street, NYC DOT is developing a Slow Street proposal to bring pedestrian and public realm improvements to Montague Street, from Clinton Street to Hicks Street. NYC DOT is proposing a design that includes safety improvements and daylighting at intersections, curb regulation updates, and pedestrian space expansions with public realm amenities, informed by years of planning and outreach by the by the Montague Street Business Improvement District, the Brooklyn Heights Association, and NYC DOT.

Montague Street Open Street - Slow Street Design Concept presented in October 2024

Myrtle Wyckoff Plaza and Wyckoff Avenue Corridor Safety Improvements

Three pedestrian fatalities between 2009 and 2014 occurred at this complicated six-leg intersection on the border of Brooklyn and Queens, at the bustling Myrtle/Wyckoff transportation hub. In 2014, NYC DOT implemented five turn bans which saw low compliance. In 2016, new Vision Zero safety funding presented an opportunity to further simplify the intersection. The 2016 project converted Wyckoff Avenue between Gates and Myrtle into a pedestrian plaza, which allowed pedestrians to make subway to bus connections without crossing the street and created a central neighborhood public space where the Myrtle Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue retail corridors intersect. In conjunction with NYC DDC, NYC DOT is planning to construct the temporary plaza in permanent materials as part of a larger NYC DEP sewer and water main replacement project. The permanent plaza will feature additional street furnishings, pedestrian scale lighting, and landscaping.

Wyckoff Avenue Intersection & Plaza Corridor Safety Improvements - presented in November 2024 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) Wyckoff Avenue Intersection & Plaza Corridor Safety Improvements - presented to Queens CB 5 Transportation Committee in June 2016 (pdf) Wyckoff Avenue Intersection & Plaza Corridor Safety Improvements - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 4 in June 2016 (pdf) Wyckoff Avenue Intersection & Plaza Corridor Safety Improvements - presented to Queens CB 5 Transportation Committee in May 2016 (pdf) Wyckoff Avenue Intersection & Plaza Corridor Safety Improvements - presented in March 2016 (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, 13th, & 14th Avenues at 54th/55th Streets & 60th/61st Streets - What's Happening Here? Flyer New Utrecht Avenue, 54th/55th Streets & 60th/61st Streets - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 12 in January 2023

Osborn Street Plaza

NYC DOT, in conjunction with the Department of Design and Construction (DDC), is constructing a public plaza at Osborn Street and Belmont Avenue. The project will fully build out the temporary plaza in permanent materials including site furnishing, landscaping, and lighting. The project also includes a raised intersection at Osborn Street and Belmont Avenue.

Osborn Street Plaza - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 16 in January 2021

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 Avenue – Crossover, Grand Avenue

As part of an upcoming capital project, NYC DOT will provide critical pedestrian safety improvements on Park Avenue at Grand Avenue and Ryerson Street. New crossings and traffic signals as well as improved geometry will be create at both intersections. A new thru street will be created at Ryerson Street and the under elevated spaces at Grand Avenue will be reorganized and consolidated. Throughout the project, sidewalks will be reconstructed and new curbs, street trees, and water infrastructure will be added. Installation of ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps will be included throughout the project limits.

Park Avenue – Crossover - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 4 Transportation Committee in December 2023

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. Open Streets include Underhill Avenue from Atlantic Avenue to Eastern Parkway, and Vanderbilt Avenue from Atlantic Avenue to Park Place.

Prospect Heights Open Streets - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 8 in May 2023 Prospect Heights Open Streets - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 8 in September 2022 Prospect Heights Open Streets - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 8 in June 2022 Prospect Heights Open Streets - Design Workshop in May 2022 Prospect Heights Open Streets - Virtual Workshop Presentation in November 2021 Prospect Heights Open Streets - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 8 in September 2021

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.

Seventh Avenue, 86th Street to Poly Place

This school safety project aims to improve safety of students on 7th Avenue, Poly Place, 86th Street, 88th Street, 90th Street, and Parrot Place in the vicinity of IS 322, Poly Prep, V.A. Hospital, Maimonides Hospital, and Dyker Beach Park in Brooklyn. NYC DOT is proposing to upgrade the existing conventional bike lanes on 7th Avenue from 86th Street to Poly Place and on Poly Place from 7th Ave to the V.A. Hospital to a two-way protected bicycle path along Dyker Beach Park, to close slip lanes on Parrot Place at 7th Avenue and on 7th Avenue at Poly Place, and to convert 88th Street to one-way westbound, and 90th Street to one-way eastbound direction. The project will add painted and concrete pedestrian islands and painted sidewalk extensions, upgrade pedestrian ramps, and expand sidewalks to provide accessibility improvements at local bus stops. Signal timing will be adjusted to improve traffic flow on 86th Street and on 7th Avenue, and Leading Pedestrian Intervals will be added at seven intersections to improve pedestrian visibility and safety. This package of improvements will narrow the roadway and help discourage speeding and reckless driving, while shortening crossing distances and providing safer pedestrian and cyclist access to the, schools, hospitals and the park. Although designed primarily to improve safety for students, this project will improve safety for New Yorkers of all ages.

Seventh Avenue, 86th Street to Poly Place - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 10 in June 2024 Seventh Avenue, 86th Street to Poly Place - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 10 in May 2024

Third Avenue, 62nd Street to Prospect Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing a Corridor Safety Improvement Project on 3rd Avenue between Prospect Avenue to 62nd Street. In November 2023, NYC DOT presented a summary of community outreach, as well as initial design concepts for the corridor. NYC DOT aims to present a finalized plan for the Street Improvement Project in the Spring/Summer of 2024.

Third Avenue, 62nd Street to Prospect Avenue - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 7 in November 2023 Third Avenue, 62nd Street to Prospect Avenue - presented at a public workshop in April 2023 Third Avenue, 62nd Street to Prospect Avenue - presented at a public workshop in April 2023 (Arabic) Third Avenue, 62nd Street to Prospect Avenue - presented at a public workshop in April 2023 (Chinese Simplified) Third Avenue, 62nd Street to Prospect Avenue - presented at a public workshop in April 2023 (Chinese Traditional) Third Avenue, 62nd Street to Prospect Avenue - presented at a public workshop in April 2023 (Spanish)

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)

Manhattan

116th Street, Morningside Avenue to Pleasant Avenue

NYC DOT is studying bus priority and pedestrian safety improvements on 116th Street, Manhattan Avenue, Morningside Avenue and Pleasant Avenue in Manhattan. The 116th Street Study Area serves 10 bus routes (M3, M7, M102, M116, BxM1, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, BxM11), which carry 65,000+ daily riders, with connections to the 2, 3, 6, B, C trains and seven perpendicular bus routes. The study area experiences slow bus speeds, with buses traveling less than 4 mph in some segments. Weekday congestion causes 785 hours of delay to M116 passengers daily. 116th Street is a Vision Zero Priority Corridor, within a Priority Youth Injury Area and Senior Area. NYC DOT aims to improve safety through organizing the roadway, improving visibility and predictability, slowing turning vehicles, and creating safer crossings.

116th Street, Morningside Avenue to Pleasant Avenue - presented to Manhattan Community Board 11 in March 2025 116th Street, Morningside Avenue to Pleasant Avenue - presented to Manhattan Community Board 10 in February 2025 116th Street, Morningside Avenue to Pleasant Avenue - presented to Manhattan Community Board 9 in February 2025

34th Street, 12th Avenue to FDR Drive

NYC DOT, in collaboration with MTA, is exploring bus and pedestrian safety enhancements on 34th Street. Located within the Congestion Pricing tolling zone, 34th Street has been identified as an important corridor for facilitating safe and easy travel within the Central Business District. The project aims to improve bus speeds and reliability, and safety for the corridor's thousands of daily bus riders and pedestrians.

34th Street, 12th Avenue to FDR Drive - presented to Manhattan Community Board 6 in February 2025 34th Street, 12th Avenue to FDR Drive - presented to Manhattan Community Board 5 in January 2025 34th Street, 12th Avenue to FDR Drive - presented to Manhattan Community Board 4 in January 2025

38th Street & 39th Street, 8th Avenue to Madison Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing safety and accessibility improvements on 38th Street and 39th Street from 8th Avenue to Madison Avenue. The project proposes widening of the existing curbside protected bike lane to meet the increase in bike ridership along the corridor following the 2021 install of protected bike lanes. The proposal also aims to improve pedestrian activity at established loading zones along the corridor by including additional warning markings and wider pick-up and drop-off areas next to the protected bike lane. New No Standing Anytime regulations will be included along the corridor to ease congestion, reduce double parking, and allow curbside access for emergencies.

38th Street and 39th Street, 8th Avenue to Madison Avenue - What's Happening Here? Flyer 38th Street and 39th Street, 8th Avenue to Madison Avenue - presented to Manhattan Community Board 5 in May 2024

42nd Street, 7th Avenue to 8th Avenue

In coordination with NYC DDC, NYC DOT is proposing to widen sidewalks along 42nd Street to decrease pedestrian congestion and allow for installation of permanent pedestrian security measures in the form of bollards and planters. NYC DEP water and sewer upgrades are also included in the project scope.

42nd Street, 7th Avenue to 8th Avenue - presented to Manhattan Community Board 4 and 5 in January 2025

43rd Street Shared Street

NYC DOT, in conjunction with the Department of Design and Construction (DDC), is currently designing a shared street for 43rd Street from Lexington Avenue to Third Avenue. The project will build out curb extensions and raised crossings to increase public space, shorten pedestrian crossings, and calm traffic. The project includes a fully raised intersection outside of the Lexington Avenue entrance to Grand Central Terminal to increase pedestrian priority.

43rd Street Shared Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 6 in June 2024

79th Street, Riverside Drive to FDR Drive

NYC DOT is planning to install transit and pedestrian safety improvements along 79th Street from Riverside Drive to the FDR Drive as part of the 79th Street SBS Capital Project. This capital project follows up on NYC DOT’s 2017 Street Improvement Project (SIP) that was implemented as part of the launch of the M79 Select Bus Service. Improvements made by this capital projects will include bus bulbs, upgraded bus stops, new bus pads, updated ADA elements, curb extensions, improved median pedestrian refuges, refurbished sidewalks, stormwater infiltration basins, and new landscaping. The safety benefits of the project will include increased pedestrian visibility and accessibility, shorter and safer pedestrian crossings, and slower and safer vehicle turns. The transit benefits of the projects include the provision for faster boarding and alighting times, improved bus reliability, and new bus stop amenities.

79th Street, Riverside Drive to FDR Drive - presented to Manhattan Community Board 7 in April 2025 79th Street, Riverside Drive to FDR Drive - presented to Manhattan Community Board 8 in April 2025

Audubon Avenue Open Street

Since summer 2024, an Open Street on Audubon Avenue between West 165th Street and West 166th Street has been active with public realm amenities (such as tables, chairs, plantings and umbrellas) and regular programming and events. NYC DOT has been conducting community outreach to better understand how the Audubon Avenue Open Street is used, and how the community wants to see this corridor used in the future. NYC DOT is currently collecting feedback from the community for a design proposal for the Audubon Avenue Open Street.

Audubon Avenue Open Street - Update for Manhattan Community Board 12 presented in February 2025 Audubon Avenue Open Street - Update for Manhattan Community Board 12 presented in June 2024

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 2009, NYC DOT has continued to promote the use of Broadway as public space by promoting walking and biking as the primary mode of transportation on this world-renowned corridor. 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 commerce, community, and culture. Through a flexible toolkit, the Broadway Vision includes block typologies from basic, to slow, to shared, to pedestrianized plazas that can be organized to meet a variety of stakeholder needs, amplifying the public realm of each unique neighborhood while building a cohesive transportation network.

In 2024, NYC DOT implemented a new plaza between East 17th Street and East 18th Street, as well as shared street blocks from East 18th Street up to East 21st Street using in-house resources. NYC DOT is currently working on design concepts for Broadway between West 35th Street and West 38th Street.

In coordination with NYC DDC, NYC DOT is currently in the design stage for capital improvements to the existing plaza and shared street blocks between West 38th and West 40th Streets. Additional capital projects are in the early stages of development and more information on those projects will be added as they progress.

Broadway Vision - West 38th Street to West 40th Street - presented to Community Board 5 in November 2024 Broadway Vision - East 17th Street to East 21st Street - presented to Community Board 5 in March 2024 Broadway Vision Update - presented to Manhattan Community Board 5 in August 2022 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, 157th Steet to 220th Street

NYC DOT is exploring a potential project on Broadway between 157th and 220th St in cooperation with MTA. This section of Broadway has been identified by the NYC Streets Plan. The study will identify ways to improve bus speeds and reliability on the corridor, as well as general safety and traffic flow improvements.

Broadway, 157th Steet to 220th Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 12 in March 2025

Brooklyn Bridge Entrance at Centre Street

NYC DOT is proposing safety and access improvements at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge on the Manhattan side. The proposed improvements include an extension of the existing two-way bike lane in the roadway of southbound Centre Street to provide cyclists access to Park Row without requiring use of the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade. This project aims to reduce cyclist and pedestrian conflict at the entrace of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Brooklyn Bridge Entrance at Centre Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 1 in September 2024

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

Central Park Drives

NYC DOT is planning a repaving and redesign of the Central Park Drives to improve safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists. The redesign builds on recommendations from the Central Park Drives Safety and Circulation Study released in 2024, for more clearly designated space for pedestrians and cyclists along the park’s six-mile loop road. The proposed improvements include allocating space consistently across the drives for different users groups, providing better separation between pedestrians and cyclists, and modifying the signals to clearly designate them for cyclists to improve compliance. This year’s project includes the southern portion of the drives from W 96th Street on the west side to E 90th Street on the east side. The repaving of the northern section of the park loop will take place next year after the reconstruction of The Davis Center is complete.

Central Park Drives Repaving and Redesign - What's Happening Here? Flyer

Chinatown Connections

In 2023, NYC DOT hosted virtual and in-person public workshops to discuss issues and opportunities around Park Row and Kimlau Square as a first step to coordinate ongoing efforts in the neighborhood with the recent New York State funding allocated as part of their Downtown Revitalization Initiative. As part of the Chinatown Connections project, NYC DOT proposed near-term a Street Improvement Project (SIP) on and around Park Row, with the goal to clarify access to the corridor and enhance pedestrian and bike connections between Chinatown, Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. In spring 2024, NYC DOT hosted two on-site public workshops to introduce the Park Row SIP, and presented the proposal to Manhattan Community Boards 3 and 1.

Frankfort Street, Park Row to Rose Street - Street Design Checklist Park Row Temporary Art Installations - What's Happening Here? Flyer in English, Simplified Chinese, Spanish & Traditional Chinese Park Row, Frankfort Street, Pearl Street & St. James Place - What's Happening Here? Flyer in English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese Park Row - presented to Manhattan Community Board 1 in May 2024 Park Row - presented to Manhattan Community Board 3 in May 2024 Chinatown Connections - Community Engagement Workshop in April 2024 Chinatown Connections - Community Engagement Workshop in April 2024 (Chinese) Chinatown Connections - Workshop Posters from July and August 2023 连通 Chinatown - 市中心振兴倡议背景 Chinatown Connections - Community Engagement Session in June 2023

Dyckman Street, Seaman Avenue to Hudson River Greenway

Currently, there is no protected bike route between heavily used greenways on the Hudson River and the Harlem River. A protected bike lane was installed in 2018 on Dyckman Street between Broadway and 10th Avenue and extended through Quisqueya Plaza to Seaman Avenue in 2021. NYC DOT is proposing to upgrade existing bike lanes west of Seaman Avenue to a protected lane to complete this gap between the two greenways and improve bike access in Inwood. The project will include pedestrian islands to shorten crossing distances and will tighten the roadway west of Staff Street to help calm and organize traffic.

Dyckman Street, Seaman Avenue to Hudson River Greenway - presented to Manhattan Community Board 12 in December 2024

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.

In addition, NYC DOT will make street level improvements that will improve the pedestrian network, enhance the current bike network, and maintain local access for vehicles to businesses, residences, and city facilities.

Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, South Outer Roadway - presented to Manhattan Community Board 6, 8 and Queens Community Board 2 in April 2024 (pdf) Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, South Outer Roadway - presented to Manhattan Community Board 6 in May 2021 (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)

Gansevoort Street & Horatio Street

NYC DOT proposes to construct granite paver bicycle facilities within Belgian Block streets on two blocks of Gansevoort Street and one block of Horatio Street, plus three additional blocks of conventional bike lanes connecting to and from those blocks. A bicycle ramp at the Road 9A crossing at Horatio Street is also proposed to connect the Hudson River Greenway to the head of the Horatio Street bike lane.

Gansevoort Street & Horatio Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 2 in May 2024

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)

Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street

NYC DOT is proposing intersection safety improvements at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. The proposed improvements consist of concrete pedestrian islands, clarified lane markings, and construction of new ADA pedestrian ramps. The safety benefits of this project include: shortened pedestrian crossings, creates slower, safer turns, improved markings, and increased accessibility by providing new ADA compliant pedestrian ramps.

Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 10 in June 2023

Lexington Avenue, East 41st Street to East 48th Street

NYC DOT, in conjunction with the Department of Design and Construction (DDC), is constructing a capital project along Lexington Avenue. The project would enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility through the construction of seven curb extensions on the east side of the avenue. The project is an outcome of the Greater East Midtown Rezoning and will increase pedestrian space and reduce crossing distances at critical locations along the corridor.

Lexington Avenue, East 41st Street to East 48th Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 6 in October 2023

Ninth Avenue, 50th to 34th Streets

NYC DOT is proposing pedestrian improvements along Ninth Avenue between 34th and 50th Streets. This project is still in the process of design development. The design concept proposes adding painted pedestrian space along the east curb of Ninth Avenue, which continues the newly installed painted sidewalk north of 50th Street. The project aims to address sidewalk deficiency for Ninth Avenue between 34th and 50th Streets.

Ninth Avenue from 50th to 34th Streets - presented to Manhattan Community Board 4 December 2023

Park Avenue, 40th Street to 41st Street

Following the capital construction of Pershing Square East Plaza and ongoing work as part of the East Midtown Rezoning, NYC DOT is implementing public realm enhancements and pedestrian safety improvements on Park Avenue, between East 40th Street and East 41st Street. This proposal removes one travel lane in either direction to create wider sidewalks and allow for additional bikeshare infrastructure to meet high pedestrian and cyclist demand near Grand Central, as well as create safer, shorter pedestrian crossings at Pershing Square Plazas and the Park Avenue Tunnel and Viaduct.

Park Avenue, 40th Street to 41st Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 5 in February 2025

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)

Riverside Drive & West 165th Street

NYC DOT is proposing pedestrian safety and accessibility improvements at the intersections of Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. This project proposed to install two new crosswalks, add painted pedestrian space, construct concrete median extension, and reconfigure travel lanes for better operation. The proposal creates safe and connected pedestrian route and clarifies vehicular movements at the intersection.

Riverside Drive & West 165th Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 12 in October 2023

Second Avenue, East 59th Street to Houston Street

NYC DOT, in collaboration with MTA, is proposing bus lane and bike lane improvements on Second Avenue from East 59th Street to Houston Street. The proposal aims to improve bus speeds and reliability for the route’s 57,000 daily bus riders and increase capacity for the corridor’s 6,000 daily cyclists. Improvements include shifting the bus lane from its part time curbside location to a 24/7 offset bus lane, widening the existing bike lane, and adding additional pedestrian islands and curb extensions for enhanced pedestrian safety.

Second Avenue, East 59th Street to Houston Street – presented to Manhattan Community Board 3 in April 2024 Second Avenue, East 59th Street to Houston Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 6 in March 2024

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)

Sixth Avenue, Lispenard Street to West 14th Street

NYC DOT is proposing to complete the protected bike lane connection from the Financial District to Central Park by installing a protected bike lane between Lispenard Street and West 8th Street. The bike lane will be located on the east side of 6th Avenue between Lispenard Street and West Houston Street to avoid heavy left turn conflicts with tunnel-bound traffic. At West Houston Street, the bike lane switches to the west side to meet the existing bike lane at West 8th Street. At West 8th Street the bike lane will be widened to accommodate increasing numbers of people in the bike lane. Concrete bus islands will be installed where necessary to reduce conflicts between people riding and those entering and exiting buses.

Sixth Avenue, Lispenard Street to West 13th Street - What's Happening Here? Flyer Sixth Avenue, Lispenard Street to West 14th Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 2 in June 2024

Sixth Avenue, West 14th Street to West 35th Street

Bicycle counts increased rapidly following the installation of a protected bike lane on 6th Avenue between West 9th Street and West 32nd Street in 2016. In 2024, NYC DOT responded to the added congestion by widening the bike lane between West 9th Street and West 13th Street. In 2025, NYC DOT is proposing to continue this upgrade to West 35th Street. The roadway reconfiguration will accommodate the increased numbers of cyclists and shorten crossing distances for pedestrians. New pedestrian islands will be added to seven locations where mixing zone left turns are upgraded to offset crossings. A new split-phase traffic signal will be added at West 29th Street to reduce conflicts between left turning vehicles and people walking or biking.

Sixth Avenue, West 14th Street to West 35th Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 5 in February 2025 Sixth Avenue, West 14th Street to West 35th Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 4 Transportation Committee in February 2025

Smart Curbs: Curb Management on the Upper West Side

Smart Curbs is a neighborhood-first approach to redesigning the city’s curb space. NYC DOT will use public engagement and a data-driven approach to install new curb uses like loading zones, bike parking, carshare, public space, and other innovations. The pilot on the Upper West Side covers an area bounded by Broadway, West 86th Street, Central Park West, and West 72nd Street.

Smart Curbs: Curb Management on the Upper West Side - presented to Manhattan Community Board 7 in June 2024

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 38th Street - What's Happening Here? Flyer Tenth Avenue, 14th Street to 38th Street - Street Design Checklist Tenth Avenue, 38th Street to 52nd Street - Street Design Checklist Tenth Avenue, 14th Street to 52nd Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 4 in November 2022

Third Avenue & East 128th Street

NYC DOT is proposing pedestrian and bicycle improvements at the intersection of East 128th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The existing pedestrian bridge has reached the end of its lifespan and is slated to be removed. The proposal for the intersections below includes concrete curb extensions, a new protected bicycle lane, new signalized intersections, and additional on-street angled parking. This proposal will create traffic calming and shortened, safer crossings for pedestrians as well as an off-street bicycle path.

Third Avenue & East 128th Street - presented to Manhattan Community Board 11 Transportation Committee in May 2023

Third Avenue, East 96th Street to East 128th Street

NYC DOT is proposing complete street improvements on 3rd Avenue from East 96th Street to East 128th Street. The proposed roadway design would reduce vehicular travel lanes from five to three lanes, add a dedicated bus lane, and parking protected bike lane with the aim of improving safety for all road users. In June 2024 NYC DOT shared existing conditions as well as some treatments in our toolkit and requested feedback from Community Board 11 to develop this proposal.

Third Avenue, East 96th Street to East 128th Street - Complete Street Proposal - presented to Manhattan Community Board 11 in January 2025 Third Avenue, East 96th Street to East 128th Street - Existing Conditions - presented to Manhattan Community Board 11 in June 2024

Queens

160th Street & 109th Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing traffic calming and connectivity improvements in Jamaica, Queens on 160th Street and 109th Avenue in Jamaica. This project includes daylighting, curb extensions and shared bike markings to reduce speeding, improve pedestrian crossings, and create continuous north-south and east-west corridors for walking and micromobility in Downtown Jamaica, South Jamaica, and Bricktown.

160th Street, Archer Avenue to Tuskegee Airmen Way - What's Happening Here? Flyer 160th Street & 109th Avenue - presented to Queens Community Board 12 in June 2024

31st Avenue, Vernon Boulevard to 51st Street

NYC DOT is proposing bicycle and pedestrian improvements on 31st Avenue between Vernon Boulevard and 51st Street. The proposal includes a protected bike lane, additional pedestrian space, improvements to the open street and traffic diversions.

31st Avenue, 31st Street to Steinway - Street Design Checklist 31st Avenue, Vernon Boulevard to 51st Street - presented to Queens Community Board 1 in June 2024 31st Avenue, Vernon Boulevard to 51st Street - Community Workshop in May 2024 31st Avenue, Vernon Boulevard to 51st Street - Workshop Boards - May 2024 31st Avenue, Vernon Boulevard to 51st Street - Bike Network and Public Realm Planning Workshop in September 2023

31st Road and Union Street

NYC DOT is proposing intersection safety improvements at the intersection of 31st Road and Union Street in Flushing. The proposed improvements include a concrete pedestrian island on the west leg of the intersection and clarified lane markings on 31st Road. These safety improvements will provide safe pedestrian refuge space, shorten crossing distances, encourage slower, safer turns for drivers, and organize the vehicle lanes on 31st Road.

31st Road and Union Street - Design Proposal - April 2025

31st Street & 37th Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing bus and pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of 31 Street and 37 Avenue in Queens. The proposed improvements include two new bus boarding islands and painted pedestrian space under the elevated subway tracks on 31 Street. The project will bring two Q102 bus stops into compliance with ADA, as well as improve safety for all roadway users.

31st Street & 37th Avenue - What's Happening Here? Flyer 31st Street & 37th Avenue - Project Presentation

31st Street, 36th Avenue to Newtown Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing Vision Zero safety improvements on 31st Street in Queens, from 36th Avenue to Newtown Avenue. The proposed improvements include protected bike lanes, painted pedestrian islands, markings improvements, and hardened daylighting. The proposal aims to improve safety through organizing the roadway, improving pedestrian visibility, slowing turning vehicles, improving predictability for motor vehicle users, creating safer crossings for pedestrians, and providing safer and more convenient bicycle travel.

31st Street, 36th Avenue to Newtown Avenue - presented to Queens Community Board 1 in April 2025

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

In 2022 and 2023, NYC DOT implemented a 1.3 mile transformation of 34th Avenue from 69th Street to Junction Boulevard building on the success of the Open Street. 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. NYC DOT will continue making improvements on the corridor in 2024 with two new plaza blocks and updated bike lane configuration through the existing plaza blocks. Project implementation is slated to begin in September 2024 and run through the fall with ongoing community engagement, capital visioning, and future improvements in 2025 and beyond.

44th Avenue, Junction Boulevard to National Street

In response to requests from the community and elected officials, NYC DOT is proposing school safety improvements on 44th Avenue, from Junction Boulevard to National Street. This project will add a painted sidewalk extension along the north curb of 44th Avenue between Junction Boulevard and National Street to provide safe pedestrian access for students accessing PS 110, Corona Arts and Sciences Academy and Riverview School.

44th Avenue, Junction Boulevard to National Street - presented to Queens Community Board 4 in July 2024

51st Street, 31st Avenue to Northern Boulevard

NYC DOT is proposing Vision Zero safety improvements on 51st Street in Queens, from 31st Avenue to Northern Boulevard. The proposed improvements include protected bike lanes, a concrete bus boarding island, concrete and painted pedestrian islands, markings improvements, and more. The proposal aims to improve safety through organizing the roadway, improving pedestrian visibility and accessibility, slowing turning vehicles, improving predictability for motor vehicle users, creating safer crossings for pedestrians, and providing safer and more convenient bicycle travel.

51st Street, 31st Avenue to Northern Boulevard - presented to Queens Community Board 1 in March 2025

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)

Bayswater Pedestrian Improvements

NYC DOT is proposing a full reconstruction of the intersection of Beach Channel Drive between Beach 37th Street and Far Rockaway Boulevard, including the complex intersection of Beach 35th Street, Seagirt Boulevard and Rockaway Freeway. As part of the project, sewers will be upgraded to mitigate flooding, gaps in the pedestrian network will be filled, and the roadways will be reorganized to simplify operations and reduce conflicts. The project also includes raised bike lanes and increased permeable surfaces. This project is a capital project in conjunction with NYC DDC with the ID: HWQ1204.

Bayswater Pedestrian Improvements - presented to Queens Community Board 14 Transportation Committee in May 2023

Borden Avenue, Review Avenue, Starr Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing bicycle and safety improvements on Borden Avenue, Review Avenue, Laurel Hill Boulevard, Starr Avenue, Van Dam Street, and Greenpoint Avenue. This project proposes a combination of two-way parking and jersey barrier protected bike lanes, one-way standard bike lanes, and one-way parking protected bike lanes. It aims to provide safe bike connections in Long Island City and Blissville, organize the roadway, and improve safety for all road users.

Review Avenue and Laurel Hill Boulevard, Greenpoint Avenue to 56th Road - What's Happening Here? Flyer Borden Avenue, Review Avenue, Starr Avenue - presented to Queens Community Board 2 in May 2024

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)

Cross Island Parkway Service Roads, 147th Street and 154th Street

NYC DOT is proposing safety improvements to Cross Island Parkway Service Roads between 147 Street and 154 Street. The proposed improvements include new, clarified markings all along the corridor, new concrete curb extensions and crosswalks at 149 Street and 150 Street, new crosswalks and painted curb extensions along the corridor, and more. The project aims to promote predictable vehicle and pedestrian movements, improve pedestrian safety and accessibility, and reduce conflicts between all road users long this .6 mile corridor.

Cross Island Parkway Service Roads, 147th Street and 154th Street - presented to Queens Community Board 7 in June 2024

Cypress Avenue, Cooper Avenue to Cypress Hills Street & Vermont Place, Jackie Robinson Parkway to Cypress Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Cypress Avenue from Cooper Avenue to Cypress Hills Street and on Vermont Place from Jackie Robinson Parkway to Cypress Avenue. This project proposes a jersey barrier and delineator protected two-way bike lane and sidewalk construction. It aims to provide safe connections to Highland Park and the existing bike network and to improve safety for all road users.

Cypress Avenue, Cooper Avenue to Cypress Hills Street & Vermont Place, Jackie Robinson Parkway to Cypress Avenue - presented to Queens Community Board 5 in June 2024

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)

Grand Street/Grand Avenue, Metropolitan Avenue to Queens Boulevard

NYC DOT, in collaboration with MTA, is proposing safety and bus priority improvements on Grand Street/Grand Avenue between Metropolitan Avenue and Queens Boulevard. Grand Street/Grand Avenue is a Vision Zero priority corridor that serves over 51,000 daily bus riders on the Q54, Q58, and Q59 bus routes.

Grand Street/Grand Avenue, Metropolitan Avenue to Queens Boulevard - presented to Queens Community Board 5 in December 2024 Grand Street/Grand Avenue, Metropolitan Avenue to Queens Boulevard - presented to Queens Community Board 4 in November 2024 Grand Street/Grand Avenue, Metropolitan Avenue to Queens Boulevard - presented to Brooklyn Community Board 1 in November 2024

Hillside Avenue, 241 Street to Langdale Street

NYC DOT will be implementing safety enhancements on Hillside Avenue between 241 Street and Langdale Street in Queens. This project will address multiple deficiencies across the truck route with respect to pedestrian safety and curb management. Several features of this project will include: implementation of multiple pedestrian refuge islands, adding painted curb extensions, construction of concrete median tip extensions, turn restrictions, bus stop relocations, the addition of new crosswalks, turn calming, new truck loading zones, and signal timing changes. Benefits of this project include: shorter crossing distances for pedestrians, increased pedestrian space, traffic calming by design, and easier curb access for commercial vehicles.

Hillside Avenue, 241 Street to Langdale Street - presented to Bellerose-Commonwealth Civic Association in December 2023 Hillside Avenue, 241 Street to Langdale Street - presented to Rocky Hill Civic Association in November 2023 Hillside Avenue, 241 Street to Langdale Street - presented to Queens Community Board 13 in September 2023

Hillside Avenue, Springfield Boulevard to Queens Boulevard

NYC DOT is proposing bus priority and safety improvements on Hillside Avenue in Queens from Springfield Boulevard to Queens Boulevard. This project aims to improve bus service and reliability for 210,000 daily bus riders on routes along Hillside Avenue. This corridor was identified as a priority in the Connecting to the Core report, NYC Streets Plan, Queens Bus Network Redesign, and is a Vision Zero priority corridor.

Hillside Avenue, Springfield Boulevard to Queens Boulevard - presented to Queens Community Board 13 in February 2025 Hillside Avenue, Springfield Boulevard to Queens Boulevard - presented to Queens Community Board 12 in February 2025 Hillside Avenue, Springfield Boulevard to Queens Boulevard - presented to Queens Community Board 8 in January 2025 Hillside Avenue, Springfield Boulevard to Queens Boulevard - presented to Queens Community Board 12 in June 2024 Hillside Avenue, Springfield Boulevard to Queens Boulevard - presented to Queens Community Board 13 in June 2024 Hillside Avenue, Springfield Boulevard to Queens Boulevard - presented to Queens Community Board 8 in May 2024

Jamaica Avenue, Francis Lewis Boulevard to 224th Street

NYC DOT proposed 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 included 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 make this Vision Zero Priority Corridor safer for all roadway users. NYC DOT is continuing to implement improvements on the corridor by construction concrete median tips and accessible pedestrian ramps at select locations.

Jamaica Avenue at Francis Lewis Boulevard and at Hollis Court Boulevard - What's Happening Here? Flyer 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)

Kissena Park at Utopia Parkway Greenway Connector

NYC DOT is implementing safety improvements on Utopia Parkway from Underhill to Peck Avenue, installing a two-way, concrete barrier protected bike lane and ramp on the west curb of Utopia Parkway at the Kissena Park entrance. This project will also add safety upgrades to medians at Underhill Avenue for pedestrians (including Q31 riders) and cyclists, in addition to upgrading corners with ADA compliant pedestrian ramps.

Kissena Park at Utopia Parkway Greenway Connector - What's Happening Here? Flyer

Little Neck Parkway & Nassau Boulevard

NYC DOT is proposing safety improvements at the Vision Zero Priority Intersection of Little Neck Parkway and Nassau Boulevard in Queens. This project will add four painted curb extensions at the intersection to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and encourage slower, safer turns at the intersection. This proposal also upgrades markings and adds quick kurb to the intersection to further encourage safer speeds and turns and improve yielding.

Little Neck Parkway & Nassau Boulevard - What's Happening Here? Flyer Little Neck Parkway & Nassau Boulevard - presented to Queens Community Board 11 in May 2024

Myrtle Wyckoff Plaza and Wyckoff Avenue Corridor Safety Improvements

Northern Boulevard, 51 Street to Broadway

NYC DOT is proposing safety improvements on Northern Boulevard, from 51st Street to Broadway, to accommodate a new public high school scheduled to open at this location in fall 2025. The proposed improvements include reconfiguration of the roadway to construct a continuous concrete center median. The proposed design will prevent U-turns and dangerous turns across multiple moving lanes, calm traffic, and shorten crossing distances for high school students and local residents.

Northern Boulevard, 51 Street to Broadway - presented to Queens Community Board 1 and 2 Transportation Committees in April 2025

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 Boulevard, Skillman Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue

NYC DOT proposed Vision Zero safety improvements on Queens Boulevard between Skillman Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue. Building on NYC DOT’s previous work on Queens Boulevard between Roosevelt Avenue and Hillside Avenue. The proposed design improves safety for all road users on this Vision Zero Priority Corridor. The proposal includes repurposing of a travel lane and curbside rush hour regulations to add important safety benefits on the corridor. Proposed design changes include adding a curbside parking protected bike lane, pedestrian refuge spaces, extending Leading Pedestrian Intervals, and updating curb regulations to accommodate loading needs. The proposal aims to improve safety through organizing the roadway, improving visibility and predictability, slowing turning vehicles, and creating safer crossings while adding and additional 2 lane miles of protected bike lanes in the Queens. This phase of Queens Boulevard will complete a contiguous protected bike lane for 7.1 miles (14.2 lane miles) from Jamaica to Sunnyside with connections to the Queensborough Bridge.

Queens Boulevard, Skillman Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue - What's Happening Here? Flyer Queens Boulevard, Skillman Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue - presented to Queens Community Board 2 in June 2024 Queens Boulevard, Skillman Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue - presented to Queens Community Board 2 Transportation Committee in May 2024

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 - Phase 2 - What's Happening Here? Flyer Queens Community Board 11 Bicycle Network Development - Phase 1 - Street Design Checklist 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)

Queens Waterfront Greenway

NYC DOT has initiated a planning process to develop a 16-mile Queens Waterfront Greenway, creating a continuous walking and cycling corridor connecting Gantry Plaza State Park to Fort Totten. The implementation plan will aim to better connect Queens residents to their waterfront and parks, and to fill existing gaps in the pedestrian and cycling networks along the way. Queens residents are helping to shape the plan through a community-based process, beginning with four public workshops in October 2024.

Rosedale One-Way Conversions

NYC DOT is proposing safety improvements in the vicinity of Success Academy Rosedale. This proposal would seek to address severe congestion during school arrival and dismissal by converting the direction of 249 Street, 147 Drive, 148 Avenue, and 148 Road from two-way to one-way streets. Street direction changes will allow for a more streamlined approach to the school, reducing congestion and improving safety by reducing pedestrian and vehicular conflict points.

Rosedale One-Way Conversions - presented to Queens Community Board 13 in March 2024

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)

Woodhaven Boulevard, Queens Boulevard to 107th Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing transit and pedestrian safety improvements along Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, from Queens Boulevard to 107th Avenue. The proposed improvements would be installed as part of three separate capital projects, beginning with the Woodhaven Boulevard Phase B capital project (from Union Turnpike to 107th Avenue), which is estimated to start construction in 2026. Improvements made by these capital projects will include curb extensions, median widenings, raised crosswalks, and new landscaping. The safety benefits of the projects include increased pedestrian visibility and accessibility, shorter and safer pedestrian crossings, and slower and safer vehicle turns. The transit benefits of the projects include the provision for faster boarding and alighting times, improved bus reliability, and new bus stop amenities.

Woodhaven Boulevard, Queens Boulevard to 107th Avenue - presented to Queens Community Board 9 in December 2024 Woodhaven Boulevard, Queens Boulevard to 107th Avenue - presented to Queens Community Board 10 in December 2024 Woodhaven Boulevard, Queens Boulevard to 107th Avenue - presented to Queens Community Board 5 in September 2024 Woodhaven Boulevard, Queens Boulevard to 107th Avenue - presented to Queens Community Board 6 in September 2024

Woodside Avenue Open Street

NYC DOT is collecting community feedback on a proposal to enhance the public realm, support local businesses, and improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on the Woodside Avenue Open Street, also known as "Little Thailand Way". Active since the program's launch, the Woodside Avenue Open Street was allocated funding from the State of the City to reimagine the corridor. In 2024, NYC DOT will pilot a redesign of the Open Street, followed by a full reconstruction after additional community outreach and visioning.

Woodside Avenue Open Street - presented to Queens Community Board 4 in July 2024 Woodside Avenue Open Street - Design Proposal June 2024

Staten Island

Lincoln Avenue, Father Capodanno Boulevard to North Railroad Avenue

NYC DOT is proposing safety and connectivity improvements on Lincoln Avenue between Father Capodanno Boulevard and North Railroad Avenue, as well as the intersection of Midland Avenue and Father Capodanno Boulevard. This project proposes removing the rush hour regulations on Lincoln Avenue between Father Capodanno Boulevard and Boundary Avenue and restoring 24-hour parking on the north curb of the street, as well as installing speed humps and expanded pedestrian space. In addition, the design will include a bike lane between Hylan Boulevard and North Railroad Avenue. This proposal aims to reduce speeding, improve pedestrian safety adjacent to a school, clarify vehicle movements, and improve bicycle route connections.

Lincoln Avenue, Father Capodanno Boulevard to Boundary Avenue - Street Design Checklist Lincoln Avenue, Father Capodanno Boulevard to North Railroad Avenue - presented to Staten Island Community Board 2 Traffic, Transportation and Public Service Committee in April 2023

Victory Boulevard, Bay Street to Wild Avenue

NYC DOT and MTA seek to improve bus service and safety for all mode users on Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. Various treatments will be studied to find the best balance of all modes on these important connections across Staten Island.

Victory Boulevard, Bay Street to Wild Avenue - presented to Staten Island Community Board 1 in March 2025

Citywide

Street Activity Sensor Pilot

NYC DOT is piloting advanced technology to improve street safety by better measuring transportation uses on New York City streets. The pilot, using technology created by Viva, places street activity sensors at 12 locations around New York City. The technology collects street activity data to generate detailed reports that will allow planners to better understand the uses of city streets and inform future street redesigns.

Learn more about the Street Activity Sensor Pilot