New York City Bridge Traffic Volumes 2009
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New York City Bridge Traffic Volumes 2009 February 2011 A member of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council New York City Bridge Traffic Volumes 2009 Contract D000642 2009-2010: PTDT09D00.P01 2010-2011: PTDT10D00.H22 The preparation of this report was financed in part with funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, under the Federal Highway Act of 1956, as amended, and the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended. This document is disseminated by the New York City Department of Transportation in the interest of information exchange. It reflects the views of the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), which is responsible for the facts and the accuracy of the data presented herein. The report does not necessarily reflect any official views or policies of the Federal Transit Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, or the State of New York. The report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. NYCDOT is grateful to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bridges and Tunnels (MTABT), the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), and the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) for providing data used to develop this report. Prepared by: New York City Department of Transportation Janette Sadik–Khan Commissioner Lori A. Ardito First Deputy Commissioner David Woloch Deputy Commissioner/Senior Policy Advisor Gerard Soffian Deputy Commissioner Ryan Russo Assistant Commissioner Naim Rasheed Director, Traffic Planning Ann Marie Doherty Chief, Research, Implementation & Safety Richard P. Roan Research, Implementation & Safety NEW YORK CITY BRIDGE TRAFFIC VOLUMES 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . 1 SUMMARY . 5 2009 Volumes . 7 Major Increases . 7 Major Decreases . 8 Volume Comparisons 2009 vs. 2008 . 10 East River Bridges . 14 Harlem River Bridges . 15 Brooklyn-Queens Bridges . 16 Bronx Bridges . 17 Brooklyn Bridges . 18 Queens Bridges . 19 Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bridges & Tunnels (MTABT) Manhattan Facilities . 20 Outer Borough Bridges . 21 Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) Manhattan – New Jersey Facilities . 22 Staten Island – New Jersey Bridges . 23 10-YEAR TRENDS 1999 - 2009 . 25 Volume Comparisons 2009 vs. 1999 . 28 East River Bridges . 32 Harlem River Bridges . 33 Brooklyn-Queens Bridges . 34 PAGE Bronx Bridges . 35 Brooklyn Bridges . 36 Queens Bridges . 37 Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bridges & Tunnels (MTABT) Manhattan Facilities . 38 Outer Borough Bridges . 39 Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) Manhattan – New Jersey Facilities . 40 Staten Island – New Jersey Bridges . 41 HISTORIC TRENDS . 43 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 - 2009 . 46 10-Year Traffic Growth Rate Trends . 56 EAST RIVER BRIDGES . 59 Map of East River Bridges Locations . 60 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 - 2009 . 61 Brooklyn Bridge . 62 Manhattan Bridge . 64 Queensboro Bridge . 66 Williamsburg Bridge . 68 HARLEM RIVER BRIDGES . 71 Map of Harlem River Bridges Locations . 73 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 - 2009 . 74 Alexander Hamilton Bridge . 76 Broadway Bridge . 78 PAGE Macombs Dam Bridge . 80 Madison Avenue Bridge . 82 Third Avenue Bridge . 84 University Heights Bridge . 86 Washington Bridge . 88 Willis Avenue Bridge . 90 145th Street Bridge . 92 BROOKLYN-QUEENS BRIDGES . 95 Map of Brooklyn-Queens Bridges Locations . 96 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 - 2009 . 97 Grand Street Bridge . 98 Greenpoint Avenue Bridge (J.J. Byrne Memorial Bridge) . 100 Kosciuszko Bridge . 102 Pulaski Bridge . 104 BRONX BRIDGES . 107 Map of Bronx Bridges Locations . 109 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 - 2009 . 110 City Island Bridge . 112 East 174th Street Bridge . 114 Eastchester Bridge . 116 Eastern Boulevard Bridge . 118 Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge . 120 Pelham Bridge . 122 Unionport Bridge . 124 PAGE Westchester Avenue Bridge . 126 BROOKLYN BRIDGES . 129 Map of Brooklyn Bridges Locations . 131 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 - 2009 . 132 Carroll Street Bridge . 134 Cropsey Avenue Bridge . 136 Hamilton Avenue Bridge . 138 Metropolitan Avenue Bridge . 140 Mill Basin Bridge . 142 Ninth Street Bridge . 144 Stillwell Avenue Bridge . 146 Third Avenue Bridge . 148 Third Street Bridge . 150 Union Street Bridge . 152 QUEENS BRIDGES . 155 Map of Queens Bridges Locations . 157 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 - 2009 . 158 Borden Avenue Bridge . 160 Flushing Bridge . 162 Hook Creek Bridge . 164 Hunters Point Bridge . 166 Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge (North Channel Bridge) . 168 Little Neck Bridge . 170 PAGE Midtown Highway Bridge . 172 Rikers Island Bridge . 174 Roosevelt Avenue Bridge . 176 Roosevelt Island Bridge . 178 Whitestone Expressway Bridge . 180 STATEN ISLAND BRIDGES . 183 Map of Fresh Kills Bridge Location . 184 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 - 2009 . 185 Fresh Kills Bridge . 186 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FACILITIES . 189 Map of MTABT Facilities Locations . 191 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 -2009 Manhattan Facilities . 192 Outer Borough Bridges . ..