
The sidewalk is congested, overwelmed, need wider sidwalks and trees.
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The sidewalk is congested, overwelmed, need wider sidwalks and trees.
Canal Street is like an obstacle course designed to make walking and biking as dangerous as possible. Cyclists weave between traffic, pedestrians dodge speeding cars at chaotic intersections, and buses sit in gridlock. We need to redesign this street for people—starting with a two-way, 14-foot protected bike lane that gives cyclists the space they deserve. Reducing car lanes will make Canal Street safer, more efficient, and less of a daily hazard. If we truly want a livable, bike-friendly city, we can’t keep streets like this stuck in the past.
Canal Street is a death trap for cyclists and pedestrians. It’s long past time for a two-way, 12-foot protected bike lane to give people a safe space to ride. Right now, cyclists are forced into traffic or onto dangerous, crumbling lanes that barely fit one bike, let alone the growing number of people who need to use them. A road diet would make this street safer for everyone—fewer lanes for cars means slower speeds, shorter crossings, and space for real bike and bus infrastructure. The current layout is outdated and deadly. It’s time for real safety improvements.
Canal Street is one of the most dangerous streets in New York City, yet it remains a critical corridor for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. The current street design prioritizes cars over people, with chaotic traffic, unsafe crossings, and no protected space for cyclists. We urgently need a two-way, fully protected bike lane at least 12 feet wide to ensure safe and efficient travel for the growing number of people biking across lower Manhattan. A road diet is also essential—reducing excessive car lanes will slow traffic, shorten dangerous crossing distances for pedestrians, and create space for safer bike and bus infrastructure. Right now, Canal Street is a nightmare of congestion and crashes. Prioritizing people over cars will make it a safer, more efficient, and more livable street for everyone.
canal street needs PROTECTED bike lanes not just paint on the shared road that is ruled by the cars and trucks
It's very uncomfortable as a pedestrian to cross here -- especially during the evening rush hour. There are lots of drivers honking and aggressively trying to get to the entrance of the Holland Tunnel here. Blocking the box is a big issue (especially for longer trucks). I think that aggressive drivers is an even bigger one because they will impulsively try and make that right turn into the Holland Tunnel when they spot an opportunity
A very wide intersection that makes for a dangerous pedestrian experience. Given the relatively low traffic volumes in this intersection (most westbound drivers are continuing to the Holland Tunnel) I feel that the sidewalks should be extended -- especially on the eastern side since there is a subway entrance there
Cars and trucks are just rash here. Traffic calming won't not be the solution. Canal St. is also an important tourist area. So the whole street should be closed to traffic except for emergencies—like 14th St., but more pleasant and friendly for pedestrians and with protected bike lanes. Please borrow ideas from this https://youtu.be/j2dHFC31VtQ?si=DIIS_Yb0VRbVtLC1 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymcBC7MFRIk and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRbnBc-97Ps. Thanks!
The intersection of Greene St and Canal St lacks curb cuts on the North West corner, and South West corner. The crosswalk across Greene, parallel to Canal, should be at grade with the sidewalks. For some reason the North East corner has a South facing curb cut despite not having a painted crosswalk.
Greenwich St diverges uptown and downtown from Canal St, with a bike lane only going uptown. The Greenwich bike lane currently begins at Canal with no safe way to reach the intersection by bike. The Greenwich street bike lane should be changed to a two-way which extends up and down from Canal so bikes can safely counterflow against car traffic in both directions.
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