2025 Projects

Bailey Avenue, Van Cortlandt Park South to West 225 Street

NYC DOT proposed corridor safety improvements to Bailey Avenue between Van Cortlandt Park South and West 225 Street. The proposed improvements included 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 aimed 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.

Depot Place, Exterior Street

Bicycle Route Projects

NYC DOT proposed safety improvements to Depot Place and Exterior Street in The Bronx. The project included 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.

East 170th Street & Teller Avenue

Pedestrian Mobility and Safety

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

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

School Safety

NYC DOT proposed traffic safety improvements on East 180th Street and East 179th Street from Park Avenue to Boston Road. This School Safety project intended to serve youth and children who attend the 12+ schools located nearby. NYC DOT proposed 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 included painted pedestrian islands, bus stop improvements, intersection daylighting, and turn calming treatments throughout the corridor. The proposal aimed 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.

Fordham Area Bicycle Network

Bicycle Route Projects

NYC DOT proposed a comprehensive bicycle network plan for Fordham and adjacent Bronx neighborhoods. This project proposed standard and shared bicycle lanes in Bronx Community Boards 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. The project also proposed 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 East 173rd Street, creating a new southbound bicycle route. This proposal aimed to support bike share riders, increase cycling safety and create new neighborhood bicycle connections.

O'Brien Avenue Bike Boulevard

Bicycle Route Projects

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

Reimagine the Cross Bronx

Project Planning

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

To learn more visit nyc.gov/crossbronx.

Soundview Avenue, Rosedale Avenue, and Lafayette Avenue

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

Spofford Avenue & Coster Street

NYC DOT proposed safety improvements at Spofford Avenue and Coster Street in the Bronx. The proposed improvements included concrete median tip extensions, closing the left turn bay, installing a left turn ban for trucks, and a new traffic signal. The proposal aimed to improve safety through creating shorter and safer pedestrian crossings, providing pedestrian refuge space, improving pedestrian safety and visibility, slowing turning vehicles, and simplifying vehicle turns and discouraging illegal parking.

Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue

Pedestrian Mobility and Safety

NYC DOT proposed pedestrian and bicycle connectivity improvements at the intersection of Van Cortlandt Park South, Bailey Avenue, and the Major Deegan Expressway ramps. Improvements included 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 proposed 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.

Washington Bridge

Bicycle Route Projects

NYC DOT proposed bicycle, pedestrian, and transit improvements to the Washington Bridge linking Manhattan with the Bronx. This project proposed 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 provide dedicated space on the bridge for cyclists and transit riders. This proposal also aimed to improve pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue and West 181st Street in Manhattan.

White Plains Road, Pelham Parkway to Burke Avenue

NYC DOT proposed corridor safety improvements on the Vision Zero Priority Corridor of White Plains Road from Pelham Parkway to Burke Avenue in the Bronx. The proposal included a curbside parking protected bike lane, installing parking lane markings, a concrete bus boarding island, and installation of painted pedestrian refuge islands. The proposal aimed 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.

9th Street, Smith Street to 3rd Avenue

Bicycle Route Projects

NYC DOT proposed 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 protect curbside bike lanes while continuing to allow access to driveways on the corridor. Additionally, bike corrals were installed on pedestrian islands on 9th Street between 5th Avenue and 8th Avenue. This provides additional bike parking while preventing vehicles from illegally parking on pedestrian islands and maintaining sightlines between people walking and biking and people driving.

Bedford Avenue Slip Lane Closure

In support of MTA’s G Train shutdown, NYC DOT limited 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 were closed 24/7 to prevent vehicles from turning onto Manhattan Avenue. While the block was closed to traffic, it was activated by different public realm amenities in partnership with the North Brooklyn Parks Alliance.

Broadway, Gates Avenue & Park Avenue

NYC DOT proposed Vision Zero safety improvements on Broadway in Brooklyn at the intersections of Gates Avenue and Park Avenue. The proposed improvements included 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. 

Court Street, Schermerhorn Street to Hamilton Avenue

NYC DOT proposed safety and mobility improvements on Court Street, from Schermerhorn Street to Hamilton Avenue. Court Street is a Vision Zero Priority Corridor due to its high rate of pedestrian severe injuries. NYC DOT’s proposal removed one of two sub-standard travel lanes and added a Protected Bike Lane to the corridor to improve safety for all roadway users and mobility for the more than 1,000 daily cyclists on the street. This project organized the roadway, shortened crossing distances, encouraged safer turns, improved curbside regulations, and provided a crucial and safe connection for southbound cyclists.

Livingston Street, Boerum Place to Flatbush Avenue

Better Buses

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

Marine Avenue, 95th Street to Third Avenue

NYC DOT proposed safety improvements on Marine Avenue from 95th Street to 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. The proposed improvements included new enhanced crossings, daylighting, the addition of new crosswalks, painted curb extensions, turn restrictions, and turn calming. The proposal aimed to improve safety by improving pedestrian visibility, creating shorter and safer crossings for pedestrians, increased pedestrian space, and encourage slower vehicle turns.

Montague Street Open Street

Public Space

Building on the success of the Montague Street Open Street, NYC DOT developed a Slow Street proposal to bring pedestrian and public realm improvements to Montague Street, from Clinton Street to Hicks Street. NYC DOT proposed a design that included 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.

Osborn Street Plaza

Capital Projects

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

Prospect Heights Open Streets

Public Space

NYC DOT conducted 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 included Underhill Avenue from Atlantic Avenue to Eastern Parkway, and Vanderbilt Avenue from Atlantic Avenue to Park Place.

Scott Avenue, Troutman Street to Johnson Avenue

Public Space

NYC DOT planned safety improvements on Scott Ave from Troutman Street to Johnson Avenue. The project included the closure of Scott Avenue between Flushing Avenue and Johnson Avenue; reconfiguring the complex intersection of Scott Ave, Troutman Street, and St. Nicholas Avenue; and daylighting at the intersections of Flushing Avenue, Jefferson Street, and Troutman Street.

Seventh Avenue, 86th Street to Poly Place

School Safety

This school safety project aimed 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 proposed to upgrade the existing conventional bike lanes on 7th Avenue from 86th Street to Poly Place and on Poly Place from 7th Avenue 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 added painted and concrete pedestrian islands and painted sidewalk extensions, upgraded pedestrian ramps, and expanded sidewalks to provide accessibility improvements at local bus stops. Signal timing was adjusted to improve traffic flow on 86th Street and on 7th Avenue, and Leading Pedestrian Intervals were added at seven intersections to improve pedestrian visibility and safety. This package of improvements narrowed the roadway and helped 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 improves safety for New Yorkers of all ages.

Third Avenue and 65th Street

School Safety

NYC DOT proposed safety upgrades at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 65th Street and on 65th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues in Brooklyn, in the direct vicinity of MS 936, PS 503, PS 506, PS 971, Tom Joyce Soccer Field, John Allen Payne Playground, and Leif Ericson Park. Planned safety improvements included painted curb extensions, reconfigured travel lanes on southbound 3rd Avenue between 63th and 65th Streets to reduce speeding and organize traffic, and a stop-controlled crosswalk to provide safe pedestrian access to Tom Joyce Soccer Field. These changes aimed to create a safer, more predictable environment for everyone using these streets, particularly students and families accessing local schools and playgrounds.

Audubon Avenue Open Street

Public Space

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

Gansevoort Street & Horatio Street

Bicycle Route Projects

NYC DOT proposed 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 was also proposed to connect the Hudson River Greenway to the head of the Horatio Street bike lane.

Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street

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

Park Avenue, 40th Street to 41st Street

Public Space

Following the capital construction of Pershing Square East Plaza and work as part of the East Midtown Rezoning, NYC DOT implemented public realm enhancements and pedestrian safety improvements on Park Avenue, between East 40th Street and East 41st Street. This proposal removed 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.

Riverside Drive & Henry Hudson Parkway Ramps

Pedestrian Mobility and Safety

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

Second Avenue, East 59th Street to Houston Street

Better Buses

NYC DOT, in collaboration with MTA, proposed bus lane and bike lane improvements on Second Avenue from East 59th Street to Houston Street. The proposal aimed 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 included 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.

Seventh Avenue, Central Park South to West 46th Street

Bicycle Route Projects

NYC DOT proposed bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements on Seventh Avenue from Central Park South to West 46th Street, a Vision Zero corridor. This project proposed 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 included a painted sidewalk extension from Central Park South to West 58th Street. This proposal aimed to provide a protected path for cyclists and shorter pedestrian crossings.

Tenth Avenue, 14th Street to 52nd Street

Bicycle Route Projects

NYC DOT proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements to Tenth Avenue from West 14th Street to West 52nd Street. Improvements included a protected bicycle lane, painted pedestrian islands, dedicated turn lanes, and new signal timing. The proposal aimed 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.

29th Street Plaza

Public Space

Building on the success of the existing 29th Street Open Street, NYC DOT proposed a full block plaza in partnership with LaGuardia Community College. The design provided much needed open space for students and the broader neighborhood, and was activated by an asphalt art mural through the NYC DOT Art Partners initiative.

31st Road and Union Street

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

31st Street & 37th Avenue

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

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

Public Space

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 established 34th Avenue as a pedestrian and cyclist priority corridor, enhanced safety and accessibility through shared streets and vehicle diverters, and created new vibrant public spaces centered at the schools along the corridor. NYC DOT continued making improvements on the corridor in 2024 and 2025 with two new plaza blocks and updated bike lane configuration through the existing plaza blocks.

College Point Boulevard, Fowler Avenue, and Blossom Avenue

NYC DOT proposed safety improvements at College Point Boulevard, Fowler Avenue, and Blossom Avenue in Flushing. The proposed improvements included two new concrete pedestrian islands and a concrete median tip extension. The project aimed to increase pedestrian protections and calm vehicle turns at a busy intersection adjacent to the Queens Botanical Garden and Al Oerter Recreation Center.

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

NYC DOT proposed safety improvements to Cross Island Parkway Service Roads between 147 Street and 154 Street. The proposed improvements included 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 aimed to promote predictable vehicle and pedestrian movements, improve pedestrian safety and accessibility, and reduce conflicts between all road users long this .6 mile corridor.

Hillside Avenue, 241st Street to Langdale Street

NYC DOT implemented safety enhancements on Hillside Avenue between 241st Street and Langdale Street in Queens. This project addressed multiple deficiencies across the truck route with respect to pedestrian safety and curb management. Several features of this project included: 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, Springfield Boulevard to Queens Boulevard

Better Buses

NYC DOT proposed bus priority and safety improvements on Hillside Avenue in Queens from Springfield Boulevard to Queens Boulevard. This project aimed 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.

Jamaica Avenue, Francis Lewis Boulevard to 224th Street

Complete Streets

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 also constructed concrete median tips and accessible pedestrian ramps at select locations.

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 included repurposing of a travel lane and curbside rush hour regulations to add important safety benefits on the corridor. Proposed design changes included adding a curbside parking protected bike lane, pedestrian refuge spaces, extending Leading Pedestrian Intervals, and updating curb regulations to accommodate loading needs. The proposal aimed 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 completed a contiguous protected bike lane for 7.1 miles (14.2 lane miles) from Jamaica to Sunnyside with connections to the Queensboro Bridge.

Rosedale One-Way Conversions

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

Woodside Avenue Open Street

Public Space

NYC DOT collected 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 piloted a redesign of the Open Street, followed by a full reconstruction after additional community outreach and visioning.

Father Capodanno Boulevard, Midland Avenue to Miller Field

In response to a 2024 pedestrian fatality, NYC DOT proposed safety improvements on Father Capodanno Boulevard between Midland Avenue and Miller Field in Midland Beach.

The proposed design improves safety for all road users by removing a travel lane, adding a parking-protected bike lane, painted curb extensions, and median tips. Improvements help to calm vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances for pedestrians, enhance visibility for all, and provide a safer bike route connecting existing bike lanes to nearby recreational destinations of Midland Beach, FDR Boardwalk, and Miller Field.

Jules Drive, Regis Drive, and Farragut Avenue

School Safety

NYC DOT proposed safety improvements on Jules Drive from Goethals Road North to Elson Court, and Farragut Avenue from Regis Drive to Goethals Road North. This school safety project intended to serve local residents and the students of the Staten Island School of Civic Leadership and P.S. R373. The project added painted and concrete curb extensions at Farragut Avenue at Regis Drive, Farragut Avenue at Goethals Road North, and Jules Drive at Goethals Road North to improve visibility, shorten pedestrian crossings, and slow vehicular turns. The project also included a painted sidewalk extension on Jules Drive between Goethals Road North and Elson Court to organize and calm traffic, shorten pedestrian crossings, and provide additional pedestrian space next to the school and playground.

Lincoln Avenue, Father Capodanno Boulevard to North Railroad Avenue

NYC DOT proposed 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 proposed 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 included a bike lane between Hylan Boulevard and North Railroad Avenue. This proposal aimed to reduce speeding, improve pedestrian safety adjacent to a school, clarify vehicle movements, and improve bicycle route connections.