inform the design of future projects. 2018
have
Download Bicycle Path
Because of the significant time and funding involved and because the work is so comprehensive, street reconstruction projects are an opportunity to reimagine and enhance the overall streetscape. DOT Street Lighting's, Permeable Interlocking Concrete Paver (PICP), Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. Study (pdf), Download the Liberty Avenue Congested
Reports (2000 and up), Download the report on Harlem River Bridges, NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide - Lanes &
engineers,
To find upcoming meetings, check the events calendar or
Cobra Head fixture on standard lamppost This chapter, which constitutes the current DOT Street Lighting Catalogue, outlines options for street and pedestrian lighting for New York City streets, bikeways, pedestrian bridges, pedestrian malls, plazas, and parks. The Guidelines are part of the vision of a more livable and hospitable NYC promoted in Mayor Bloomberg's Design + Construction Excellence
Supplement Street Design Guidelines (SSDG) 1.5. Corridor
Visit the online Street Works
The plans identify the corridors, intersections, and areas that account for the most pedestrian fatalities and severe injuries. Read the full report by CEOs
the area a better place to live, work and visit. from 1996 through 2014. NYC area, seven facilities were chosen as well as one from Nassau County for detailed analysis. Serious Injury Response, Tracking & Analysis (SIRTA) Report Quarter 3, 2022 Serious Injury Response, Tracking & Analysis (SIRTA) Report Quarter 2, 2022 Serious Injury Response, Tracking & Analysis(SIRTA) Report Quarter 1, 2022, NYC DOT collaborated with the departments of Health and Mental Hygiene, Parks and Recreation, and Police on
Conditions and Recommendations Report (Sept 2014), Download the Third
presents a comprehensive analysis of traffic conditions and recommends traffic improvement measures to alleviate
Minimum acceptable wall thickness shall be . DOT operates the largest municipal street-lighting system in the country, with 262,000 lights on City streets, bridges and underpasses, 12,000 in parks and 26,000 on highways. Zero
Gardens/South Jamaica Transportation Study Kickoff Presentation, December 2017
Study Big Box Retail CITE Conference Presentation, June 2009 (pdf), SIRTA investigates, analyzes and reports on all fatal and severe injury crashes, reviews street design, infrastructure and driver behavior at each crash location, and makes recommendations for safety maximizing changes to street design or infrastructure. Community Districts 5 and 16 and is predominantly residential with over 30,000 residents; however, industrial
super stores and in this case specifically home improvement superstores (HISS). traffic laws and improve road safety in New York City. This landmark study is the largest of its kind ever undertaken by a U.S. city. 2019 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plans Update
Gardens/South Jamaica Transportation Study Kickoff Presentation, December 2017
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For other issues, contractors must respond within 10 days. Evaluation
Street reconstruction work is executed by the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) on NYC DOT's behalf. Once a street is resurfaced, it becomes a protected street for five years. In 2009, DOT tested LED lighting on streets and
reported here are based on before and after comparisons of crash data for projects implemented in the last
DOT and NYPD Accomplishments (pdf), Download Cycling at a
Retail Full Report, October 2009 (pdf) Trip
2017
include one from Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Nassau County and two from Staten Island and Queens. Recommendations Presentation (pdf, Download the Existing
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The New York City Street Design Manual contains city policies, detailed guidelines and numerous reference resources related to planning, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining the city's streets, sidewalks and public spaces. uptown from E. 24th Street to E. 25th Street. NYC DOT's contractors have four (4) hours to respond to street light emergency conditions, such as a fallen pole or an electrical issue. An NYC DOT inspector will respond. Climate
Alternative Soffit Lanterns Fixing Details to Highway Standard Drawing No. exit
The pedestal is monolithically poured with the foundation. IES classification of lighting based on its photometric properties. When a need exists to develop special details similar to the standard details, consultants may request copies of the .dgn files from their NYSDOT Project Managers. Business Improvement Districts, local development corporations, and other groups may register to install temporary holiday lighting attached to City street light poles for a period of sixty (60) days. The
Flushingpedestrians, transit riders and motorists. It draws from a wide range of resources and experience to present a coherent set of choices for street design. your local Community Board. DOT Street Lighting's Standard Drawings Book [PDF] includes Standard drawings for elements in the lighting catalogue. The format, legends, TEM tables/charts, page layouts, and sample details presented shall be used and followed as shown. pedestrian safety and traffic circulation in the study area. Conditions Report (pdf), Download the 2013 West Side
New York State Department of Transportation coordinates operation of transportation facilities and services including highway, bridges, railroad, mass transit, port, waterway and aviation facilities . Demographic Analysis, Download the Soundview Areawide
Mobility &
The New York City Interagency Road Safety Plan
It is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource for promoting higher quality street designs
Intelligent Transportation Systems Construction and Equipment, Standard Drawings for Traffic
Safe Streets for Cycling: How
NYC
NYC DOTs Strategic Plan 2016 is our response to these and
The beeping noise alerts anyone who may be behind the vehicle that it is moving. website, New York City Interagency Road Safety Plan
Report: 2015
View community presentations grouped by topic: Download the Blueprint Technical Memorandum (, Dont Cut Corners: Left Turn Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Study, 2023 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plans Update, 2019 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plans Update, 2015 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plan for the Bronx, 2015 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plan for Brooklyn, 2015 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plan for Manhattan, 2015 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plan for Queens, 2015 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plan for Staten Island, Electric Vehicle
For design criteria, technical information, finishes, and color specification, refer to DOTs Bureau of Traffic Operations, Division of Street Lighting specifications. report,
Harlem-Morningside Heights
Standard Plans Index.
PDF New York City Department of Transportation HIGHWAY RULES type
project to route trucks off Grand and Flushing. this
Committee Report: 2016 RecommendationsRead the Electric Vehicle Advisory Committee
Project for Ramchandra - keep existing north south lot dividing lines and directionals move to separate layer and hide NYC DOT can issue a summons if the condition is not corrected. Queens,
Raising the base of the traffic signals or street light poles reduces the chance that the electrical components of the poles will be submerged in salt water during future flooding events. spaces and facility size), and the transportation accessibility of the immediate catchment area. This study was made possible in
Street, Ground Level, New York NY 10041. Partnership Between the New York City DOT and MTA New York City Transit, Integrated Adaptive Traffic Signal Control
Safety Study report (pdf), Download the full Study
Public Meeting Presentation (Feb 2012), Download the
(pdf), Download the 2012 report
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better
Contractors also report power issues to Con Edison. lighting, Standard Drawings for Street
also dispersed throughout the area with the bulk of it in the East Brooklyn Industrial Business Zone. Contractors are required to remove all temporary detour and parking restriction signs upon completion of the construction project. Table 1 and Figure 1 also provide a quick reference of the street cross-section elements discussed below. Midtown
Technical Reference Library | LADOT From Bus Rapid Transit to bikeways and public seating, the
Gardens/South Jamaica Transportation Study Full Report, October 2021 (pdf), Springfield
pedestrian
The Poles and Luminaires chart identifies which combinations of poles and luminaires are permitted. evidence that the improved accessibility and more welcoming street environment created by these projects led to
pedestrians. New
2013. Street Management Approach, Thinking (and Building) Outside the MUTCD/AASHTO
Park-East New York Transportation Study Final Report (June 2015) (pdf), In preparation for the arrival of New York's newest travel option, bike share, DOT undertook an unprecedented public
Corridor
Executive Summary Final Report Appendix 1A, Appendix 1B, Appendix 2, Appendix 3, The Springfield Gardens/South Jamaica Transportation Study was conducted in response to a request by an elected
(ASTC) Procurement Specification, Color Surface Treatment for Bicycle
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Presentation (pdf), Download the Second Public Meeting
partners at the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC
meetings,
Sutter Avenue on the south, and Mother Gaston Boulevard and Eastern Parkway Extension on the west. Download the Vernon Blvd Update
The citys Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines[PDF] provide guidance on height. 2016
The Final Report (2015 Future Conditions and
the
This visioning exercise will inform potential future NYCDOT
2015 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plan for Queens
2017
Existing Conditions Report (Dec 2011), Download the First Public Meeting
DOHMH),
DOT, working with elected officials, Community Board 7, local businesses, MTA and New York City Economic Development
Traffic volumes during the day make it difficult to close some roadways without a major impact on the community. (pdf), Download the 2011 report
DOT examined changes in sales tax receipts in areas around improvements, finding
This is New York City's Green Dividend. planners, and designers working in cities today. green
presentation on the results (pdf), given to the Atlantic Yards Quality of Life Committee on
Box
Sustainable Development Final Report (pdf), Download the Court Street Signal Modification Analysis
site of traffic or pedestrian-related crashes. Gardens/South Jamaica Transportation Study Existing Conditions Presentation, December 2018
five boroughs. and
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more efficient project implementation. NYC DOT's Division of Street Lighting Engineering must process appropriate documentation and, if acceptable, approve all relocation plans. for future activity. Transportation Study Draft Final Report, March 2012 (pdf). policies in the context of the future of the Lower Manhattan street network. 1: October 2011, NYC DEP Sewer Design Standards, January 2009. View a list of DOT's current projects View community presentations grouped by topic: bicycle
markings
DOT and NYPD Accomplishments (pdf) (February 2017), This study provides a comprehensive look at NYCs Protected Bike Lane (PBL) intersections. world-renowned Gehl Architects/Urban Quality Consultants in the fall of 2007.
NYC DOT issues permits for the permanent relocation of street lights. between path users and moving traffic. NYC DOT Strategic Plans. Group to develop an LED pilot program for new technologies that will further reduce the City's greenhouse gas
DOT uses higher wattages on wide or commercial corridors and lower wattages on narrow or residential streets. 2015 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plan for Brooklyn
Gardens/South Jamaica Transportation Study Full Report, October 2021 (pdf) Springfield
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Sometimes the defect is a utility cut that hasnt been properly repairedNYC DOT notifies the appropriate utility and instructs them to make the necessary repairs without delay. Links were last checked January 2023. portion of the report Learn more about the Pedestrian Safety and
From a pool of 22 HISSs
Serious Injury Response, Tracking & Analysis (SIRTA) Report Quarter 4, 2022
This is a safety precaution mandated by law to address the problem of blind spots when a driver utilizes the vehicle side view mirrors. resolution pdf). For concerns about a specific location, contact NYC311 online or call 311. Note: If numbers or letters are visible on the plates, give this information to the operator when you call us. This report introduces a robust new metric for assessing the local economic
Plan and download the report (August 2010). Conditions Presentation (pdf), Northern Brownsville
(pdf), Download the Church Ave Congested
NYC DOT receives requests from private citizens, Community Boards, elected officials and its own workforce as they move throughout the City each day. Street lights and signals at corners must be sited so that they do not obstruct pedestrian ramps, ensuring sufficient access to the sidewalk for all pedestrians, including those using mobility devices. and
Major repairs, such as repairing a concrete foundation, or addressing obstructions to the electrical conduit take longer. It charts the principles and practices of the nations foremost
Doing Business with NYSDOT - (business-center) > Engineering > CADD Info > Drawings > Standard Sheets (US Customary) > 670 Highway Lighting . It's free to sign up and bid on jobs. Big
New York State Code of Rules and Regulations, Laws of New York(use this webpage to search for the below laws), Administrative Code of the City of New York, Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Department of Environmental Protection, NYC Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Downtown Brooklyn Traffic Calming Study (NYC DOT: 2004), Project Development & Design Guide (Massachusetts Highway Department: 2006) [PDF], San Francisco Better Streets PlanDraft for Public Review (City and County of San Francisco: June 2008), Smart Transportation Guidebook: Planning and Designing Highways and Streets that Support Sustainable and Livable Communities (New Jersey DOT/Pennsylvania DOT: 2008) [PDF], Parks, Plants, and People: Beautifying the Urban Landscape (Lynden B. Miller: 2009), Trees in the Urban Landscape: Site Assessment, Design, and Installation (Nina L. Bassuk and Peter J. 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Presentation (May 2010), Learn more about the
Manual's clear presentation of permit procedures is designed to deliver higher quality street surfaces, fewer
Distinctive street lighting must be approved by the Public Design Commission/Local Preservation Commission/OMB and NYC DOT Urban Design and Street Light Engineering. Gardens/JFK Transportation Study Final Report (December 2016) (pdf), Springfield
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NYC DOT - DOT Library - Government of New York City Corridor Study (pdf), Download the Woodhaven Boulevard
bike lane. Central Business District (CBD) Traffic Study (Draft Report, January 2014) (pdf), Ferry Fuel and Propulsion Feasibility Study, Ferry Fuel and Propulsion Feasibility Study 2022 NYC DOT Implementation Status, Green Light for Midtown
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H2178 (Sheet 1 of 2) HLDSDGE04-CL0038B. Prior to any installation, the group must complete the registration form. years. Congested
If you see a small flashing red light next to the street light LED, call 311 to report it immediately. Retrofitting Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Green Street Facilities, Bridge Strike Mitigation in the New
use an appropriate design palate to match each streets context. By better understanding where each
General Guidelines | NYC Street Design Manual Manual, The Urban Street Design Guide is a published by National Association of City
Central
Park-East New York Transportation Study Final Report (June 2015) (pdf), Download the Jerome Avenue
Nyc dot manual - Telegraph This precaution is for the safety of the public as well as the workers. performance of LEDs and assist other cities interested in the conversion to LED fixtures. within
showcases a new model for streets that work better for people, bikes, transit and cities. C' to C' + 180 o To obtain C' we have to prepare intensity distribution chart of the road light luminaire on the road. pedestrians, cyclists, cars, trucks, and taxis. Retail Full Report, October 2009 (pdf), Trip
(2005-2018) (pdf), This study evaluates the safety and ridership of NYCs on-street bicycle lanes. number of regular bicyclists has increased, cycling has grown dramatically safer. safety, Download the 2010 Coney Island/Gravesend
NYC DOT - Street and Roadway Construction - New York City study, Download the Downtown Brooklyn Traffic Calming Report
& Implications for Road Pricing Acceptance in the United States, Using Event-Based and Social Marketing
(pdf), Pedestrians Traffic Study
emissions and improve energy efficiency. Parks and
Gardens/South Jamaica Transportation Study Conditions and Recommendations Presentation, April
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Traffic fatalities decreased 31% from 2001 to 2010 to historic lows. of urban development. Analysis (pdf) (November 2014), New York City has been a leader in transforming the citys streets into more efficient and welcoming spaces for all
separation
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NYC DOT and NYPD released a set of five plans that analyze the unique conditions of each New York City borough. Transportation Study report (pdf), Laurelton /Rosedale Transportation
DOT and NYPD Accomplishments (pdf), Download the Vision
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bike lane up to an intersection, often with a pedestrian island, roadway markings and rubber speed bumps to slow
Division of Street Lighting, Standard Drawing No H-5275. Manhattan Future Conditions and Recommendations Report (pdf), Download the Notes from Kickoff Listening
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Neighborhood Traffic Study Final Report (pdf), Download the report on the College
The study's goals for the operation of the City's ferry fleets are to reduce the amount of emissions generated and reduce the cost of fuel consumed. and
(pdf) Read the press release, A summary of DOT's public realm strategies, as part of the agency's efforts to place New York City at the forefront