In response to community requests, NYCDOT has launched the Washington Heights Neighborhood Transportation Study (NTS) in Upper Manhattan. DOT is conducting a detailed analysis of existing safety conditions and pedestrian, bicycle, bus and vehicular circulation in the study area and is soliciting feedback from residents, elected officials, and other area stakeholders. DOT is working with the community to identify possible improvements to the street network, including changes to signal timing, roadway geometry, curb regulations and parking, bike, pedestrian, and transit networks, and public spaces.
The study area includes the section of Manhattan Community Board 12 between 155th Street and 182nd Street and will focus on improving safety for all street users, multimodal mobility, curb management and quality of life.
Within the larger study area, DOT intends is focusing its efforts on three specific sub areas based on feedback from the local community and analysis of safety, traffic, and curb use data. On November 3rd, 2014, DOT held the first public workshop. Approximately 35 members of the community took part in round-table discussions with DOT staff facilitators. Based on feedback received at the event and a review of safety data, DOT has identified these three focus areas for further study:
- A: George Washington Bridge / Trans-Manhattan Expressway Area
- B1: Broadway Corridor and Columbia Medical Center Area
- B2: Broadway Retail Corridor Curb Management