2024 Projects

Gun Hill Road

Better Buses

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

Jennings Street Open Street

Public Space

NYC DOT proposed to upgrade the existing Open Street on Jennings Street between Prospect Avenue and Chisholm Street with a design featuring a gateway treatment and slow street signage. Using tools including painted neckdowns, planters and granite blocks the upgrade creates safer, shorter pedestrian crossings and calms traffic along Jennings Street. Additional curb extensions were proposed at the intersection of Jennings Street and Union Avenue, and Jennings Street and Bristow Street to create safter crossings outside the schools at these locations.

Westchester Avenue, Fox Street, East 165th Street

Pedestrian Mobility and Safety

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

Coney Island Avenue & Cortelyou Road

Pedestrian Mobility and Safety

NYC DOT presented a series of possible scenarios to improve pedestrian safety at Coney Island Avenue and Cortelyou Road. The scenarios looked to improve community-identified issues at the intersection including pedestrian safety and access and congestion related to left turning vehicles. Potential improvements included, all pedestrian signal phases, dedicated left turn signals, markings improvements, and signage improvements.

DUMBO/Vinegar Hill Street & Plaza Reconstruction

Capital Projects

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

Eastern Parkway, Lincoln Place to Pacific Street

School Safety

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

Flatbush Avenue/Utica Avenue/Avenue S

Pedestrian Mobility and Safety

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

Hicks Street & West 9th Street

Public Space

NYC DOT proposed a Street Seat and pedestrian safety improvements on Hicks Street and W 9th Street, which came out of the partnership with the Red Hook Initiative through the Open Street program. The proposal included a new painted curb extension with moveable furniture, planters, and granite blocks, and a new Enhanced Crossing. As our partner, Red Hook Initiative will maintain and program the Street Seat for community use.

Midwood School Safety Improvements

School Safety

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

Ocean Parkway in Front of Coney Island Hospital

Capital Projects

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

Prospect Park East Drive, Park Circle to Grand Army Plaza

Pedestrian Mobility and Safety

NYC DOT is piloting pedestrian accessibility and safety improvements on East Drive in Prospect Park from Park Circle to Grand Army Plaza. Following a resurfacing of East Drive new markings were installed which provide pedestrian space on both sides of the drive and reallocate the former vehicle travel lane into an extra-wide shared bike/vehicle lane. The treatment shortened crossing distances and increased space for cyclists. The proposal aimed to reduce crossing conflicts as pedestrians can remain on the outer ring of pedestrian space or cross when convenient. The pilot was installed in Spring 2023.

Watkins Street Plaza

Public Space

Working with the Brownsville Community Justice Center, NYC DOT proposed a plaza on Watkins Street from Belmont Avenue to the end. The project builds on years of fruitful partnership with the plaza on Osborn Street and the success of the Open Street on Watkins Avenue. The upgrade created usable public space while maintaining authorized vehicle access. Accessibility upgrades including new pedestrian ramps and reflective crosswalk markings along Belmont Avenue at the intersections of Rockaway Avenue, Watkins Street and Thatford Avenue were also installed.

Williams Avenue, Stanley Avenue to Fountain Avenue

School Safety

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

96th Street, First Avenue to West End Avenue

Better Buses

NYC DOT, in collaboration with MTA, proposed bus priority and safety improvements on 96th Street from 1st Avenue to West End Avenue. The proposal aimed to improve bus speeds and reliability for the routes' 15,500 daily riders, as well as safety on the corridor for all users. Improvements included offset and curbside bus lanes, left turn bays, and rubber speed bumps.

Allen Street, Pike Street, Madison Street

Better Buses

NYC DOT, in collaboration with MTA, proposed bus priority improvements on Allen Street and Pike Street from Delancey Street to South Street, as well as Madison Street from Pike Street to St. James Place. The proposal aimed to improve bus speeds and reliability for the route’s 57,000 daily bus riders. Improvements included extending the existing offset bus lane on Allen Street north of Delancey Street south to Pike Street and curb regulation changes on Madison Street.

Audubon Avenue, West 168th Street to West 170th Street

School Safety

NYC DOT proposed school safety improvements on Audubon Avenue between West 168th Street and West 170th Street. This project added painted curb extensions and marked parking lanes to improve pedestrian safety by shortening crossing distances, improving visibility, and encouraging slower and safer turns at intersections.

East Village/Lower East Side Waterfront Access Study

Project Planning

In response to community feedback, the City studied the vicinity of the FDR Drive from Montgomery Street to 14th Street to identify potential opportunities along the corridor to enhance safety, accessibility, mobility, plantings, resilience, and stormwater management for the East Village and Lower East Side. The study fulfilled one of the City’s commitments associated with the East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) project. This study may aid in seeking future funding for improvements and may help NYC DOT and NYC Parks coordinate on capital projects in and around the study area.

Ninth Avenue, 30th Street to 34th Street

Pedestrian Mobility and Safety

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

20th Road, 35th Street to 36th Street

Public Space

NYC DOT proposed pedestrian improvements on 20th Road between 35th Street and 36th Street. The project aimed to address the lack of sidewalk on 20th Road next to Lawrence Cemetery. The proposal included a new concrete sidewalk next to Lawrence Cemetery and daylighting on 35th Street.

Murdock Avenue Plaza

Public Space

Since 2022, NYC DOT has worked with the Addisleigh Park Civic Organization to bring an Open Street and programming to Murdock Avenue between 180th Street and the LIRR train tracks. To formalize the Open Street, NYC DOT developed a proposal to create a plaza on Murdock Avenue, which would formalize the space for the community and improve the pedestrian network. The proposal also included a curb extension as well as shortened crossings across both Murdock Avenue and 180th Street.

Northern Boulevard, 223rd Street to Little Neck Parkway

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

Corson Avenue & Victory Boulevard

Public Space

NYC DOT proposed intersection safety improvements at the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Corson Avenue. The proposed improvements included a curb extension, painted pedestrian space, traffic calming elements, and signalization. The goals of the project were to create a safer intersection, improve the pedestrian network, and reduce conflict between vehicles and pedestrians.