Narrow Roadway

06/20/2024 - 15:51

Narrow roadway

Observed Bicyclist and Truck Conflict

06/20/2024 - 15:49

This is a very narrow street with a "sharrow" bike lane that does not provide adequate protection for cyclists from trucks or cars. It is very dangerous for cyclists to maneuver alongside trucks here. Greater physical separation of cyclists and trucks needed.

Observed Bicyclist and Truck Conflict

06/20/2024 - 15:48

This is a narrow street with a "sharrow" bike lane that does not provide adequate protection for cyclists from trucks or cars. There is also a playground along the street, and a ferry stop people walk to. Greater physical separation of cyclists and trucks needed.

Observed Bicyclist and Truck Conflict

06/20/2024 - 15:43

This is a "sharrow" bike lane that is completely unprotected on this truck route. There needs to be clear separation of bikes and trucks, especially because cars double park on both sides. There is also a bike crossing into the park that has no traffic control devices, which is dangerous for park users and cyclists.

Health & Environmental Impact

06/20/2024 - 15:29

This very active Springfield Gardens warehouse is not within the JFK BID district, and it is not a part of the current trucking route (nor should it be in the future). Yet an active trucking warehouse is embedded here, sandwiched in between several Brookville residential communities. As a result, trucks of all sizes (most notably, 18-wheelers) traverse our narrow residential streets, shaking our homes, spewing toxic tailpipe emissions and sending dust particles into our lungs. They sideswipe our parked cars, pull down our overhead utility lines and damage our roads, adding to our disruption, and posing serious health threats and safety hazards, especially to the children at play. This is clearly not suitable activity for an environmental justice community already plagued by airplane noise and air pollution. One of the biggest problems is the movement of 53-foot/18-wheeler trucks through our local streets. Per section 385 of the Vehicle & Traffic Law (https://www.dot.ny.gov/about-nysdot/faq/are-53-foot-long-trailers-allowed-in-nyc), unless they have special permits, 53-foot trucks are allowed only on routes through NYC to reach destinations in Long Island, using specified connections along I-95, I-295 and I-495; and they are allowed to access JFK Airport via the Van Wyck Expressway. However, they are not allowed to make pickups or deliveries in any of the boroughs of New York City. This means that many of the trucks we see may in fact be illegally traveling on our local streets. But there is no way of knowing or tracking this activity, as there appears to be very little effective coordination of monitoring activity with the NYPD. Local Law 171 requires the DOT to engage with communities to inform the redesign of the truck routes. This should include more than a feedback link on a portal. I implore the agency to engage with local community based organizations (such as the Eastern Queens Alliance, Inc., phone# 347-824-2301) and make arrangements to come into our Southeast Queens communities to hear from local residents and to see how they are being impacted by truck traffic. Finally, please do not use this re-design to extend truck routes into our already burdened communities and please do not allow 53-foot trucks to travel along our NYC streets. Our communities have enough environmental burdens to contend with as is.

Confusing Truck Route Signage

06/20/2024 - 15:24

The traffic exiting the VN Bridge goes along 92nd St until 7th Ave(Poly Place) where there is a sign for trucks to make a left turn to avoid the residential neighborhood. The sign should be more explicit that all trucks except those making deliveries on Cropsey Ave should make a left turn. Too many trucks are making a right turn and causing congestion on Cropsey Ave.

Observed Pedestrian and Truck Conflict

06/20/2024 - 13:24

This is an extremely busy corner with pedestrian traffic to and from schools, playgrounds, and library. The delayed green lights have helped for crossing but cars and trucks routinely create dangerous situations including running lights, blocking crosswalks, intimidating pedestrians, to make the left turn from E 5th and traveling down Caton. There are so many trucks and the traffic is often bumper to bumper which leads to box blocking and more aggressive driving. It's a real hazard and multiple times I have been almost hit while crossing with the right of way on foot.

Observed Pedestrian and Truck Conflict

06/20/2024 - 10:42

No bike lane

Health & Environmental Impact

06/20/2024 - 10:41

High truck emissions in this area

Limited Curb Access

06/20/2024 - 10:30

The intersection of Church and McDonald is a mess. With the bus route and the tightness of the street I wonder if Church should remain a bus route? Especially with such a big gap between Church and Kings Highway for east/west access. Thanks!