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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NYC DOT proposes to calm traffic and enhance safety on Bronxdale Avenue through the addition of left turn lanes, protected bike lanes, and improved pedestrian crossings. NYC DOT also proposed improvements at the complex intersections along the corridor such as at Antin Place, Neill Avenue, and Rhinelander Avenue.
NYC DOT is proposing a safety improvement at the Vision Zero Priority Intersection of East 149th Street and Park Avenue in The Bronx. This project will add a concrete pedestrian refuge island to the east leg of the intersection to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection by shortening crossing distances and encouraging slower and safer turns at the intersection. This project will also upgrade pedestrian ramps to ADA compliance.
NYC DOT is proposing safety improvements to the intersection of East 169th Street, Rev James A Polite Avenue, and Lyman Place in the Bronx. The proposed improvements include a new traffic signal, a concrete pedestrian island with painted pedestrian space, and restricted left turns from Rev James A Polite Avenue and Lyman Place. The project aims to increase pedestrian visibility and protection, and reduce conflicts between all road users at a busy five-way intersection.
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.
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.
NYC DOT is proposing safety improvements to the intersection of East Fordham Road and East 188th Street Morris Avenue in the Bronx. The proposed improvements include curb extensions, realigned crosswalks, and improved roadway organization. The benefits of the project include increased pedestrian visibility and accessibility, slower and safer vehicle turns, and shorter and safer pedestrian crossings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NYC DOT, in conjunction with the Department of Design and Construction (DDC), is planning and constructing a capital project along the Grand Concourse between 175th Street and East 198th Street. The project would enhance safety and quality of life for all roadway users through the reduction of traffic speeds, widening and greening of the medians, re-configuration of bike lanes, and other traffic calming elements based on community feedback. It will also bring both the service roads and mainline up to a state of good repair through reconstruction and resurfacing. Phase Four of the project is in construction between 175th Street and East Fordham Road. Phase Five of the project, between East Fordham Road and East 198th Street, is in final design.
NYC DOT is proposing improvements for safety and truck route circulation on Hunts Point Avenue from Randall Avenue/East Bay Avenue and Food Center Drive/Halleck Street. The project looks to improve and simplify the complex 5-legged intersection of Hunts Point Avenue / Halleck Street / Food Center Drive / East Bay Avenue by reducing conflict points at the heavily trafficked crossing. The project redesigns the complex intersection as a standard 4-legged intersection by implementing a turn restriction on Hunts Point Avenue. The plan will look to provide pedestrian and cyclist safety amenities such as neckdowns, new crosswalks, two-way protected bike path on Hunts Point Avenue, and improved signal timing.
NYC DOT is proposing 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 will create safer, shorter pedestrian crossings and calm traffic along Jennings Street. Additional curb extensions are being 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.
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.
NYC DOT plans to install safety and bicycle improvements on Laconia Avenue from Burke Avenue to Pelham Parkway. This project includes the installation of standard bike lanes on Laconia Avenue and two-way protected bike lanes on Esplanade from Pelham Parkway N to Bronx-Pelham Parkway. New pedestrian safety improvements will be gained with this project, including shorter pedestrian crossings and removal of dual turns on Laconia Avenue at Pelham Parkway N. The planned routes will provide connections to the Mosholu-Pelham River Greenway, the existing standard bike lanes on Laconia Avenue and the surrounding existing East Bronx bicycle network.
NYC DOT is proposing Vision Zero safety and mobility improvements on Soundview Avenue, Rosedale Avenue, and Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. This project includes the addition of protected bike lanes, improved pedestrian crossings, daylighting, and left turn bays at select locations on Soundview Avenue. This project will also include new pedestrian safety islands and protected bike lanes on Rosedale Avenue and Lafayette Avenue. The proposal will help reduce speeding, encourage slower, safer turns, shorten pedestrian crossings, and expand protected bike network in the Bronx.
NYC DOT is proposing a bicycle network plan for Soundview and adjacent Bronx neighborhoods. In the Soundview Bike Network Phase 1, NYC DOT plans to install standard and shared bicycle lanes within Bronx Community Board 9. This project proposal aims to support existing riders, increase safety and create new neighborhood bicycle connections.
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