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L e g e n d Cross Island Greenway Proposed path Proposed reconstructed path Segment Thirteen: Proposed on- route Roadway Crossing

Joe Michael's Mile / Marina - Utopia Site Enlargement A a Cross Section

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k r a designated, including development of a multi-use P Conduit Blvd n o t New 12' asphalt l e r u path along the water's edge. Conveyance of the land multi-use path and 8' S out her n Par kway a L hexblock walkway. to the City will take approximately 2-3 years;

Utopia Parkway Murray Av however, an interim public access plan will be v A y r developed by DPR. o t S a Greenway users also have the option of travelling Totten Av west along the new waterfront path at Little Bay Park. The design of the path would continue the W Little Bay Park "dual " design from Joe Michael's Mile; Fort Totten a a high demand is expected along this path as it will offer spectacular waterfront views, access to the Connection A with Park's recreational facilities (including a new roller NYC Bicycle hockey rink) and connections to the residential Network

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New 8' asphalt path to replace 5' concrete sidewalk

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On-street Bicycle Route Design On-street Signs and Pavement Markings

The design of the on-stret portions of the proposed Below are the on-street regulatory, warning and Greenway is consistent with the design of existing on- guidance signs and pavement marking for on-street street bicycle routes throughout . bicycle facilities as used by NYC DOT. As specified by state statute, the signs and markings are consistent with the Manual of Uniform Control Devices (MUTCD). These signs are coupled with Greenway medallions for route continuity.

Bicycle Bicycle Path Bicycle are part of the roadway and delineated by pavement markings and regulatory signage. The lane is ususally next to the parking lane, but may also be next to a curb where standing is prohibited. Guidance signs Regulatory signs Consistent with AASHTO guidelines, minimum bicycle lane width is 5 feet.

Bicycle Route Warning signs Bicycle routes are identified by informational signing only. Bicycle routes on arterial roadways often have Lane and symbol marking wider curb lanes. Design Guidelines . On-street Bicycle Route Page 40 DesignGreenway Guidelines: Master Plan: Conduit . Southern Off-street Queens . Laurelton . Cross Island Paths City of New York/Department of City Planning . City of New York/Parks & Recreation Off-street Bicycle/Pedestrian Route Design: Multi-Use Path Pedestrian Walkway Dimensions: 12 feet wide with one inch timber edge Dimensions: 8 feet wide with one foot wide . A total trail width of 10 feet. Asphalt paths, ranging in width from 8' to 12', on either side. A total trail width of represent the majority of the off-street portions of the 12 feet, 2 inches. proposed greenways. In certain areas (along North Materials: Asphaltic hex pavers with blue stone curbing. Conduit between 80th and 88th and in front Materials: Hot rolled asphalt travel way with crushed of Aqueduct Race Track), 8' asphalt paths replace 5' stoned clear zone concrete . Signage is required along these 1" 1" 1' 8' 1' segments instructing cyclists to "go slow - respect 12' others". The paving of the path in asphalt will also alert pedestrians that this is not a "typical" sidewalk. Where dual carriageways are specified (Joe Michael's Mile, Little Bay Park and Conduit right-of- way), a hexagonal block walkway is located parallel to the asphalt path.

The Parkways have a strong history of unique and varied plantings. This should be continued for the development of the Greenway, especially in areas where additional planting is possible. Planting will provide route continuity, interest and buffer Greenway travellers from automotive disturbance. Street tree planting plans should be developed for the Asphalt Hex Pavers on-street sections in cooperation with the Hot Rolled Asphalt community.

Plan Hand tight 1 1/2" Binder Course Sand-swept joints 4" Asphalt 3 1/2" Bases Hex Pavers 2" Sand 12" Crushed 6" Stone

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Page 41 Design Guidelines . Off-street Multi-use Path Greenway Master Plan: Conduit . Southern Queens . Laurelton . Cross Island City of New York/Department of City Planning . City of New York/Parks & Recreation Bridge Structure and Barrier Rails Vehicle Access Controls The Master Plan proposes a bicycle/pedestrian A physical barrier is needed at roadway intersections and bridge over an on-ramp on the Southern Parkway. entrances to the multi-use paths to prevent unauthorized Shown below is a detail for a multi-use bridge and motor vehicles from entering. A barrier is also warranted bridge railing, consistent with AASHTO standards. when the path is located near sensitive natural habitats, such The Master Plan also recommends use of the bridge as the proposed path in Idlewild Park. DPR has developed railing on paths adjacent to roadways to protect several and details for various locations greenway users. throughout the city. Shown below are two examples.

Detail for a collapsible steel bollard Source: Reconstruction of the Shore Parkway bicycle path, DPR

Steel barrier rail along perimeter of Marine Park Details for multi-use bridge. Source: North Carolina DOT

Design Guidelines . Off-street Multi-use Path Page 42 Greenway Master Plan: Conduit . Southern Queens . Laurelton . Cross Island City of New York/Department of City Planning . City of New York/Parks & Recreation Greenway Signage Path Pavement Markings

DCP has proposed signage for the City's Greenway greenway's name. Shown below are five examples Shown below are the proposed path pavement System in an effort to provide recognizable identity of signs which could be used along the off-street markings for DPR's construction of the Cherry for a greenway while guiding users safely along the segments of the Conduit, Southern Queens, Walk section of the Hudson River Valley Greenway. route. The signage uses a green color and vertical Laurelton and Cross Island Greenways. The paths in the Conduit, Southern Queens, lozenge shape for easy recognition and installation Laurelton and Cross Island Greenways should on narrow paths, and a distinctive logo with the follow this example, with clear markings of a bicycle, in-line skater and a directional arrow.

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Construction Phasing Plan

The estimated cost of constructing all four B. Jamaica to Liberty - This portion would connect Jurisdiction: DPR has jurisdiction of Baisley Pond Southern Queens Greenway Greenways is $25 million. Typical construction of the Brooklyn Queens Greenway in Highland Park Park; the streets are under the jurisdiction of NYC the Greenways will involve general site work, such with the Conduit Greenway to the southeast via an DOT. Segment Three - Cross Bay to 114th as clearing, removal of existing pavement, grading, on-street route through the Cypress Hills Street (Alternative One) - This segment will protection of existing trees, and installation of neighborhood. Implementation involves signing the Total estimated cost: $440,000 connect the Conduit Greenway with the Southern paving, site furniture, lighting and plant materials. entire route, striping and marking two streets, and Parkway paths to the east. Alternative One involves constructing a new path south of East New York Potential funding sources: designation of on-street routes (all streets would be The construction has been divided into a phasing Technical High School. DPR capital project (Baisley Pond paths) signed; selected streets would be striped) and plan, and is a guide less for timing than for coherent 1997 NYS Clean Water/Clean Air Act sidewalk reconstruction. construction segments. As such, the phasing plan Jurisdiction: NYC DOT DOT Bicycle Program implementation funds generally follows the Master Plan's thirteen DOT roadway resurfacing/reconstruction Total estimated cost: $1.56 million segments. The agency(ies) responsible for each Potential funding sources: TEA-21 segment are identified to provide guidance in CDOT Bicycle Program implementation funds DPR Street Trees Program Jurisdiction: NYC DOT is responsible for existing implementation. CDOT roadway resurfacing/reconstruction streets and has jursidiction over sidewalks. 1997 NYS Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act As mentioned at the beginning of the Master Plan, it TEA-21 Segment Four (long-term, off-street route) - Potential funding sources: is expected that implementing agencies, such as the The long-term, off-street option connects the DOT's Bicycle Program implementation funds State DOT and City DOT, Parks and Environmental Segment Two - Conduit Boulevard (Liberty to Conduit Greenway with Segment Five, which DOT roadway resurfacing/reconstruction. Protection, will be guided by the Master Plan to Cross Bay) connects with Baisley Pond Park. The off-street MTA redevelopment of Aqueduct Train Station construct, where possible, portions of the Greenway option, more capital intensive than the on-street, as part of existing or individual capital projects. Total estimated cost: $3.1 million should be developed following the development of Segment Three - Cross Bay Boulevard to 114th the short term option. Street (Alternative Two) This segment is dominated by the open space along Conduit Greenway Conduit Boulevard. Completion of this segment will Total estimated cost: $910,000 In the event that the Aqueduct site is redeveloped link Segment One with the Shore Parkway path, Segment One - Vermont Place to Liberty Avenue (i.e., a long term lease is signed with the NYS Racing improves the Conduit Boulevard right-of-way, a Jurisdiction: CDOT and DPR share responsibility Association), Alternative Two should be major open space resource that is largely for maintenance of the Southern Parkway's right-of- Total estimated cost: $685,000 implemented. If possible, a multi-use path should be undeveloped and underutilized. way open space; SDOT conducts capital planning constructed in the new development. along the Parkway. A. Vermont to Jamaica - This portion would Jurisdiction: NYC DOT (DPR maintains the grass reconstruct the paths in Highland Park to provide a Total estimated cost: N/A and trees along the Conduit right-of-way open space) Potential funding sources: connection between the Brooklyn Queens Greenway SDOT roadway resurfacing /reconstruction and the Cypress Hills neighborhood and points Potential funding sources: Potential funding sources: DPR capital projects south. DOT roadway resurfacing/reconstruction DPR capital projects (such as reconstruction of the DOT Bicycle Program implementation funds DOT Bicycle Program implementation funds neighborhood parks along North Conduit) 1997 NYS Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act Jurisdiction: DPR NYS 1997 Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act TEA-21 Segments Four (short-term, on-street route) and The construction of the Conduit Greenway could Potential funding sources: Five - 114th to Farmers Boulevard - This segment also be included as mitigation if the proposed Segment Six: Farmers Boulevard to Brookville DPR capital project will connect the Greenway with Baisley Pond Park. Lindenwoods Commons shopping complex is Boulevard, Short-term, on-street route: This on- 1997 NYS Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act With the exception of the new paths in Baisley Pond constructed at Linden and Conduit Boulevard. on-street route connects the Southern Queens TEA-21 (the federal successor to the ISTEA Park, these segments are entirely on-street, with TEA-21 program). nearly 2 miles of on-street, 2-way striped lanes.

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Greenway with the Laurelton Greenway and the Laurelton Greenway DOT Bicycle Program implementation funds Jurisdiction: DPR has jurisdiction over Pond Brookville-Idlewild-Springfield park loop. Limited Park and Joe Michael's Mile. DOT has jurisdction Segment Ten: 222nd Street to Winchester segments require striping and sidewalk Reconstruction of the paths in the Laurelton over the Northern Boulevard Bridge and city streets Boulevard: This segment, entirely on-street, reconstruction. Parkway and clearing of the beautiful "park like" and sidewalks. provides the critical link to Alley Pond Park and the setting will create a unique and scenic route in the Brooklyn Queens Greenway. The entire segment Jurisdiction: NYC DOT city's Greenway system. In addition, the route will Total estimated cost: $3.4 million will be signed and nearly one-and-a half miles of the provide improved bicycle access to the existing route will be striped and marked. Total estimated cost: $50,000 bicycle and recreational facilities in Brookville Park Potential funding sources: and improved bicycle access to the beaches of DPR capital project Jurisdiction: NYC DOT Potential funding sources: Nassau County. DOT roadway resurfacing/reconstruction (DOT DOT Bicycle Program implementation funds recently completed a study to reconstruct the Total estimated cost: $27,000 DOT roadway resurfacing/reconstruction Jurisdiction: DPR Northern Boulevard bridge with improvements to TEA-21 access Joe Michael's Mile) Potential funding sources: Total estimated cost: $3.9 million DOT Bicycle Program implementation funds Segment Six: Farmers Boulevard to Brookville DOT Bicycle Program implementation funds 1997 Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act DOT roadway resurfacing/reconstruction Boulevard, Long-term, off-street route: As a more Potential funding sources: TEA-21 1997 NYS Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act capital intensive route, the long-term, off-street DPR capital projects TEA-21 route within the Southern Parkway right-of-way SDOT capital work along adjacent Laurelton Segment Thirteen: Little Neck Marina to Utopia should be developed following the short-term, off- Parkway Parkway: This segment will continue the path Segment Eleven: Hillside Avenue to Long Island street route. DOT Bicycle Program implementation funds reconstruction and landscaping of Joe Michael's Expressway: In this segment, the Cross Island DOT roadway resurfacing/reconstruction Mile, connecting the path with a new waterfront Greenway terminates at the Queens Farm Museum. Total estimated cost: $4.65 million 1997 Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act path in Little Bay Park. This route is a combination of new path TEA-21 Jurisdiction: CDOT and DPR share responsibility construction, sidewalk reconstruction and on-street Jurisdiction: DPR has jurisdiction over Little Bay for maintenance of the Southern Parkway's right-of- signing. To the north, the route becomes the Park and Joe Michael's Mile way open space; SDOT conducts capital planning Cross Island Greenway Brooklyn-Queens Greenway, a pedestrian pathway along the Parkway. in the park and an on-street perimeter bicycle route. Total estimated cost: $2.78 million Segment Nine: Linden Boulevard to 104th Potential funding sources: Avenue: The majority of this segment is a nearly Total estimated cost: $780,000 Potential funding sources: DPR capital projects one-mile long 8' wide path along the right-of-way DPR capital project (DPR is currently constructing SDOT capital projects along the adjacent Southern open space of the Cross Island Parkway. This path Potential funding sources: a waterfront path in Little Bay Park) Parkway will be reached from the Laurelton Greenway via DPR capital projects (construction of the Brooklyn DOT Bicycle Program implementation funds NYS 1997 Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act 233rd Street. The on-street segment will be marked Queens Greenway segment has been funded through TEA-21 TEA-21 with signs only. the ISTEA Enhancement Program) DOT Bicycle Program implementation funds Segment Seven: Brookville-Idlewild-Springfield Jurisdiction: DPR maintains the open space with DOT roadway resurfacing/reconstruction Park Loop: This portion will connect some of the the Southern Parkway right-of-way; NYC DOT 1997 Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act most scenic parks in Queens via a network of on- maintains the Parkway's roadway and on- and off- TEA-21 street lanes and off-street paths. ramps; NYS DOT is responsible for capital planning. NYC DOT has jurisdiction of the on-street segments. Segment Twelve: Alley Pond Park to Little Neck Jurisdiction: DPR has jurisdiction of the three Bay Marina: This segment is a combination of the parks; NYC DOT has jurisdiction of the city streets. Total estimated cost:$1.75 million Brooklyn Queens Greenway path construction through Alley Pond Park, sidewalk reconstruction Total estimated cost: $760,000 Potential funding sources: along Northern Boulevard and path reconstruction DPR capital projects and landscaping along Joe Michael's Mile. Potential funding sources: DOT roadway resurfacing/reconstruction DPR capital projects TEA-21 SDOT is currently planning improvements to Rockaway Boulevard with plans for a multi-use path along the southern side of the roadway. Page 45 Construction Phasing Plan

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Credits Advisory Committee Mayor's Office of Transportation Community Board 5/Brooklyn Department of City Planning Parks & Recreation Debra Frank Earl Williams, Chair

Joseph B. Rose, Director Henry J. Stern, Commissioner New York State Department of Transportation Community Board 7/Queens Andrew S. Lynn, Executive Director Peter Dunleavy Adrian Joyce, Chair William Bernstein, First Deputy Executive Planning Division Peter King Regina Colleta, District Manager Director Joshua R. Laird, Chief Robert Laravie Stephen Whitehouse, former Chief Community Board 10/Queens Strategic Planning Gretchen Till, former Deputy Director New York City Department of Transportation Elizabeth Braton, Chair Sandy Hornick, Deputy Executive Director David Oettinger, former Assistant Landscape William Baier, Queens Borough Commissioner Michael Levine, former Director of Studies Architect Joanne Folke, Brooklyn Borough Community Board 11/Queens Commissioner Bernard Haber, Chair John Benfatti, Bicycle Program Director Planning Coordination Capital Division Barbara Weisberg, Assistant Executive John Griffin Community Board 12/Queens David Carlson, Director of Landscape James Davis, Chair Director Architecture Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Katherine , Landscape Architect Community Board 13/Queens Transportation Rick Gordon, Deputy Director of CPM Anthony Callendar Floyd Lapp, Director Susan Noreika, Chair Jacob Schmidt, Deputy Director Office of the Brooklyn Borough President Parklands Division Federal Transit Administration Jeff Mulligan, Project Manager Jane Cleaver, Chief George Synefakis Dana Berger, former City Planning Technician Steve Faust Office of the Queens Borough President Janet Hom, former City Planner Natural Resource Group Hayes Lord, City Planner Peter Magnani Nassau County Planning Department Marc Matsil, Chief Irwin Kessman Jackson Wandres, former Bicycle Program Michael Feller, Deputy Chief Coordinator New York City Transportation Coordinating Committee Alley Pond Environmental Center Brooklyn Borough Office Larry Malsam Dan Donohue Waterfront and Open Space Julius Spiegel, Borough Commissioner Wilbur Woods, Director Bicycle Transportation Action Sheila Metcalf New York Metropolitan Transportation Queens Borough Office Council Roger Herz Brooklyn Office Richard Murphy, Chief of Operations Howard Mann Janice Melnick, Deputy Chief Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Regina Myer, Director Karen Schecter Winston Von Engel Namshik Yoon New York City Council Hon. Michael J. Abel, District 19 Federation of Black Cowboys Map File Office Queens Office Hon. Sheldon Leffler, District 23 Fred Brothers Dennis Ferris, Director Steve Rizick, Director of Document Services Hon. Thomas White, District 28 Victor L'Eplattenier, Deputy Director Hon. Archie Springer, District 27 Neighborhood Open Space Coalition Hon. Alfonso Stabile, District 32 Dave Lutz Hon. Juanita Watkins, District 31 Hon. Priscilla A. Wooten, District 42 Transportation Alternatives Hon. Martin Malave-Dilan, District 37 John Kaehny

Jesse Kalb

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