Jackson Avenue at Pulaski Bridge Pedestrian Improvements & Network Redesign
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Pedestrian Projects Group Final Plan April 20, 2009 Office of Alternative Modes Traffic Operations Bureau Gateway & nexus between: Brooklyn & Queens, Hunters Point & Long Island City Pedestrian safety complaints New residential buildings More foot traffic & cyclists Neighborhood in need of amenities Traffic approaching Jackson Avenue from Pulaski Bridge No crosswalk Bus stop to east – subway west Numerous vehicle-pedestrian conflicts
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Adds new signalized crosswalk at Bridge top S us B
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Right-turns off Bridge ONLY from service road Proposed Plan
Provides protected signal phase for right turning vehicles & eliminates conflicts during WALK phase – east crosswalk Proposed Plan
Adds pedestrian refuge islands for crossing comfort
Channelizes turning vehicles to eliminate conflicts Re-characterizes street as walkable & appealing
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5 Eliminates right turns Bridge & westbound 49 Jackson Avenue at Pulaski Bridge Recent Bicycle Improvements Bicycle intersection markings to Pulaski Bridge shared path installed Summer 2008
Covered Bicycle Parking at Jackson Avenue & 50th Avenue Subway Station Streetscape Enhancements Landscaping adds environmental benefits Existing Greenstreets Bridge island expanded Streetscape Enhancements LOS Analysis
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• Community Board approved February • Construction complete May