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Connecting Communities:

A Vision for the Harlem River Bridges Contents Macombs Dam Bridge

A Vision for the Harlem River Bridges Executive Summary / 3

• Existing Conditions • Summary of Proposals

Chapter 1 Introduction / 11

• Planning Process • History of Bridges

Chapter 2 Potential Projects / 18

Appendix 1 Projects Status Chart / 40

Appendix 2 Potential Bridge Enhancements / 46

Connecting Communities: A Vision for the Harlem River Bridges was prepared by the NYC Department of Transportation’s Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs with the support of AECOM. We thank the many residents of New York City who participated in our planning process, as well as Council Member Mark Levine and former Assembly Member Keith Wright for providing outreach assistance. Funding provided through OneNYC. A Note from Commissioner Trottenberg Executive Summary

To our fellow New Yorkers, Beginning in the spring of 2015, the New York The projects described in the following pages City Department of Transportation’s (DOT) consist of 3 types: In 2015, after years of rehabilitation, the NYC Parks Department reopened the High Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs led a Bridge, New York City’s oldest bridge, a gorgeous structure from 1848 that flies high community-driven planning process to increase over the Harlem River connecting Washington Heights in Manhattan to Highbridge pedestrian and bicycle mobility between the in the Bronx. Bronx and Manhattan across the Harlem River, Bridge Path Potential Project and the 13 spans that connect Manhattan and the The bridge didn’t simply provide passage over what was for years a literal chasm Bronx. The vision for Connecting Communities Proposals to enhance safety and pedestrian and between two vibrant communities and boroughs, its gorgeous views and easy is to knit together vibrant communities on both bicycle access across the Harlem River on DOT- access made it a destination, immediately popular to thousands of pedestrians and sides of the river, improve safety, and provide owned Bridges. cyclists. The bridge also connected neighborhoods with some of New York City’s additional options for people to access the highest rates of asthma, diabetes and childhood obesity – and brought residents different jobs, schools, parks, and transit options outdoors, in many cases to rediscover cycling and walking -- healthy exercise that is separated by the Harlem River. affordable, sustainable and fun. On-Street Potential Project In addition to improving vehicular traffic flow For us at the Department of Transportation, the High Bridge illustrated the enormous and traffic safety for pedestrians, the goal of Short and potential long-term proposals to create demand for walkable and bikeable crossings over the Harlem River — but it also underscored just how much work Connecting Communities is to identify a feasible safe, comfortable pedestrian and bicycle routes we have to do. That bridge also served as something of an inspiration for this new report, Connecting Communities: new bicycle crossing roughly every 1 mile, so that to bridge approaches on DOT right-of-way in A Vision for the Harlem River Bridges, which captures our commitment to expanding access over the Harlem River. no detour would require more than a 10-minute both Manhattan and the Bronx. Crossing the Harlem River by foot or bike can often right now be charitably called an unwelcoming experience, and ride on a bicycle. When bicycle lanes were we seek to change that by making changes that would bring more cyclists and pedestrians onto these -- or even successfully installed on the East River bridges new – crossings, tying together neighborhoods on both sides of the Harlem River. in the late 1990s and early 2000s, DOT achieved this detour goal, and in the years since, bicycle Partnership Opportunity The thirteen spans over the Harlem River certainly present some challenges, which this report recounts in some traffic between Brooklyn and Manhattan has expert detail. However, our experience with the four iconic East River crossings tell us that the changes we propose ballooned nearly seven-fold. In general, most of Proposed enhancements to a bridge or here are definitely achievable. In fact, over the last twenty years, since DOT first began its dramatic expansion of the recommendations include creation of new, connector project that requires participation by safer bike access to the Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro bridges, we have seen enormous cantilevered space as the preferred method to another agency or property owner. growth, with total bicycle ridership on those bridges alone climbing from 3,000 to over 20,000 trips per day. I am accommodate cyclists. With growing demand confident that the DOT traffic planners, engineers and construction crews who have transformed those crossings for cycling, further study is recommended to can work that same magic on the bridges over the Harlem River. consider new, exclusive bicycle and pedestrian crossings. Updating these bridges is also an imperative. While New York City marked its fourth consecutive year of fatality declines in 2017 under Mayor de Blasio’s Vision High Bridge DOT proposes to create a safe and continuous Zero plan, cyclist fatalities tragically rose for the second straight year. Part of inter-borough experience for New Yorkers Connecting Communities is dedicating DOT to a multi-year vision that makes who walk and bike. In multiple efforts – from traveling by foot or by bike from the Bronx to Manhattan (and vice versa) an workshops and surveys to mobile outreach -- attractive transportation option – but our foremost priority is that crossing those DOT compiled community preferences for short bridges must continue to be safe for all. and long-term transportation improvements that incorporate bridge paths, approaches, Thank you — and happy riding and strolling, wayfinding, and lighting. The result of this outreach, Connecting Communities: A Vision for Polly Trottenberg the Harlem River Bridges, includes descriptions of community preferences for capital projects Feasible new bridge Commissioner on bridges as well as on-street approaches that will enhance safety and pedestrian and bicycle projects could reduce mobility between Manhattan and the Bronx. It will be used as a framework from which to consider distance between bicycle new capital projects as well as to develop short- term implementation projects going forward. crossings from 3+ miles to roughly every 1 mile

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Van Cortlandt Park Legend Harlem River Bridges Overview Spuyten ProjectBridge Area, Path Existing ConditionsOn-Street Duyvil 1 Potential Project 1 Potential Project 12-Hour Summer Peak Hr Weekday Counts* Counts** Preliminary Partnership Henry Hudson Kingsbridge Bridges Year Built Special Features Walkers Bikers Vehicles Capacity Analysis Bicycle Path Opportunity Legend Bridge ProtectedBridge Bicycle Path Path with On-Street 1 Potential Project 1 Potential Project Walk Bike Inwood Broadway Bridge Broadway 1895 Double deck vertical lift 2,978 499 1,392 NB Two Bronx-bound lanes and 2 Manhattan- Access Point Bridge bridge 1,437 SB bound lanes; channelized roadway space Existing Bike Facility Partnership Dirt Path or Trail can be converted to bicycle space Bicycle Path Opportunity Bedford Protected Bicycle Path with University Park Access Point Walk Bike University 1908; swing Swing bridge with 1,209 335 1,042EB Two lanes in each direction; cantilevered Heights Bridge Existing Bike Facility Dirt Path or Trail Heights Bridge span replaced pedestrian access on 1,358 WB space to widen the deck to accommodate New Jersey Fordham in 1992 south side cyclists is preferred; 4-to-3 conversion University potential alternative Heights Washington 1889 Two-hinged arch; ramp 517*** 352*** 2,138 EB Three lanes in each direction expands to 4 Bronx Bridge connections to George 1,599 WB at intersection with Amsterdam Ave; initial Park Fort Washington Bridge/ I-95 analysis indicates one WB lane from Edward Lee L. Grant Highway to Laurel Hill Terrace can Belmont Morris be re-purposed without impacting traffic; Heights George Washington cantilevered space is preferable, if feasible Bridge High Bridge 1837; Exclusive pedestrian & not available 0 Shared walking-biking facility; no car access Tremont Washington Bridge (NYC Parks) rebuilt 2015 bicycle facility Mount Hope Washington Heights High Bridge

Macombs Dam 1895 Swing bridge; 1,181 636 1,116 EB Two lanes in each direction; cantilevered West Claremont Farms Bridge ramp connections diverge 1,400 WB space to widen the deck to accommodate Highbridge on Manhattan sides cyclists is preferred; potential alternative Crotona Mount Park is to combine W 155th sidewalks to create Eden shared-use path on one side

145th St Bridge 1957; swing Local street; swing bridge 2,388 350 1,261 EB Two lanes in each direction; wide sidewalks span replaced 1,118 WB could accommodate shared bike-ped use; Macombs Soundview 2007 pinch point at gate Dam Bridge Morrisania

Hamilton Madison Ave 1910 Swing bridge 1,479 288 1,596 EB Two lanes in each direction across main Heights Bridge 1,635 WB span; channelized area on Manhattan Concourse The Bronx approach and excess width on Bronx 145th St Bridge approach could be re-purposed for Longwood additional bike/ped space ; cantilevered

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Third Ave 1898; Swing bridge; ramp 793 215 3,308 WB Five Manhattan-bound lanes; redirecting Morningside Heights Bridge replaced 2016 connections to E 128th St bicycle traffic to nearby Willis Ave bridge Mott Haven prevent at-grade crossing bicycle path would increase space available Third Ave Hunts to adjacent park to people walking on the sidewalk; Harlem Point cantilevered space to widen path preferred Willis Ave Bridge method to increase space for cyclists Willis Ave 1901; Dedicated shared 527 996 3,535 EB Four Bronx-bound lanes; recent Bridge rebuilt 2010 pedestrian & bicycle path reconstruction included addition of bicycle installed in 2010 and pedestrian shared path Manhattan Wards Island 1951; rebuilt Exclusive pedestrian & 1,479 288 0 Shared walking-biking facility, no car access; Port East Morris Bridge in 2012 bicycle facility future enhancements could create larger HarlemRFK Bridge, turn radii for bicycle ramp RFK Bridge, Manhattan Randall’s Island Connector Bronx

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capital project. Upgrade existing bicycle route on E L Grant Hwy to protected 1B Bailey Av i MTA: Henry Hudson Bridge Access path from E 167 St to Tremont Ave. Improvements Work with MTA to build out sidewalk and accommodate bicycles on 3C W 230 St Paul Av v A Manhattan: Amsterdam Ave Approach i: Henry Hudson Jerome W 205 St e bridge. Install crossing and wayfinding at Henry Hudson Bridge entrance. W 228 St m Bainbridge Av ro Shorten crossing distances at bridge approach. Install two-way bicycle path Bridge Kingsbridge Park Je on west side of street from W 180 St to bridge. 1A: Broadway Reservoir 1. BROADWAY BRIDGE 3D Bridge Bronx: Tremont Ave Broadway Bridge Enhancements v 1A A

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Madison Ave Bridge Enhancements Manhattan Waterfront Greenway and Wards Island Bridge. Lenox Av 9D 7A 5 Av Expand pedestrian and bicycle space on south side of bridge by re-purposing E 116 St Port Madison Av excess on-street space on Madison Ave approach. Allow shared-use pedestrian 10C Manhattan: Crosstown Central Park Links East Morris E 111 St Park Av RFK Bridge and bicycle access on the bridge span, or cantilever in capital reconstruction. Explore crosstown bicycle connection to Greenway entrance at E 111 St, Harlem connecting to Wards Island Bridge and Randall’s Island. Possible routes E 110 St Lexington Av RFK Bridge Bronx: E 138 St Bicycle Lane Extension include one-way pair on E 110 and E 111 St and Cathedral Parkway. 3 Av Randall’s Island Connector 7B Capital project to reduce pedestrian crossing distances, calm traffic, and 10C Columbus Av 2 Av install bicycle connection between existing bicycle route on E 138 St to iv NYC Parks: Central Road W 96 St Madison Ave Bridge by reconfiguring medians. 1 Av Work with NYC Parks to install on-streetWest End Av bicycle markings and build off-street shared use path connecting the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan Manhattan: Madison Ave Bridge Network Link 7C access points. Central Explore installation of bicycle infrastructure connecting to proposed Madison Park E 106 St Ave bicycle path as part of 135 St Vision Zero traffic calming plan. Randalls r W 91 St D . e Central Rd Island d 10A i r s W 90 St D r e R NYSDOT: 5 Ave Greenway Connector v D i iii R F iv Work with NYSDOT and NYC Parks to re-purpose unused ramp space to W 86 St Upper provide additional pedestrian and bicycle access to Harlem River Greenway. West 5 Av Park Av Side E 102 St Wards Island Hell Gate Cir Hell Central Park West 10B Bridge Gate Jacqueline E 96 St 8. THIRD AVE BRIDGE Kennedy Broadway Onassis 8A Third Ave Bridge Bicycle and Pedestrian Columbus Av Reservoir Wards Improvements Island Shore Blvd Direct cyclists to preferred Willis Ave Bridge route with wayfinding signage. 3 Av Improve pedestrian access to the Bronx with ADA ramp. Explore at-grade W 79 St Legend W 78 St crossing from bridge to Harlem River Park. Explore bicycle connection to Bridge Path On-Street future Manhattan Waterfront Greenway segment. W 77 St E 91 St 1 Potential ProjectDitmars Blvd 1 Potential Project20 Av E 86 St E 90 St RFK Bridge Partnership21 Av Bicycle Path Opportunity

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10 Executive Summary Introduction 11 their approaches to allow for safe and accessible Engaging Communities Overview crossing. Collecting intercept surveys Workshops, surveys, and mobile outreach have Beginning in the spring of 2015, the New York WalkNYC Wayfinding been a part of the Connecting Communities City Department of Transportation’s Office of WalkNYC is New York City’s standard for outreach process to determine community Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs (NYC DOT) pedestrian wayfinding. WalkNYC signs are preferences for short and long term has led a community-driven planning process recommended to be installed at crucial decision improvements. NYC DOT held three rounds of to increase pedestrian and bicycle mobility points at Harlem River bridge approaches to community planning workshops in the Bronx and between the Bronx and Manhattan across the provide wayfinding information to pedestrians upper Manhattan in order to identify destinations, Harlem River. Through workshops, surveys, and bicycles. discuss alternative routes and designs, and and mobile outreach, NYC DOT compiled select priority projects on and around the Harlem community preferences for short- and long-term Leveraging Prior Investments River bridges. In addition, over 200 pedestrians transportation improvements incorporating Many of the recommendations in Connecting and cyclists using the bridges were surveyed bridge paths, approaches, wayfinding, and Communities will build on the successes of throughout the summer and fall of 2015. lighting that create a safe and continuous cross- recently-completed and ongoing NYC DOT borough experience for pedestrians and cyclists. street improvement projects. These in-house The result of this outreach, the Connecting improvements typically utilize temporary Intercept surveys conducted: Collecting intercept surveys Communities: A Vision for the Harlem River materials, allowing for changes to be tested • June 10, 2015 - University Heights Bridge Bridges, includes descriptions of community before being made permanent. In order to preferences of capital projects for bridges and extend their useful life, the Plan recommends • July 15, 2015 - Third Ave Bridge, RFK their on-street approaches that will enhance leveraging these investments by building them Bridge, Willis Ave Bridge safety and pedestrian and bicycle mobility out as capital projects using permanent materials. between Manhattan and the Bronx. It will be • July 21, 2015 - Broadway Bridge, used as a framework from which to consider new Future Study of New Structures University Heights Bridge, Washington capital projects as well as to develop short-term New bridge structures were not considered as Bridge implementation projects going forward. part of this project but are recommended for future study. • August 25, 2015 - 145th St Bridge, Madison Ave Bridge, Macombs Dam Bridge General Recommendations • October 3, 2015 - Broadway Bridge Vision Zero Action Plan Safety is at the core of NYC DOT’s mission. Planning Goals Connecting Communities includes 18 projects that propose safety engineering improvements Achieve Vision Zero on Bronx and Manhattan Priority Corridors, Improve safety and reduce traffic crashes Intersections and Areas identified by the Vision through outreach, education, and new street Zero Borough Action Plans. designs throughout the five boroughs.

More Frequent Harlem River Bicycle Crossings Enhance Mobility Across the Harlem River Community response was overwhelmingly in Provide safe options for commuting and favor of creating new cycling facilities to cross recreation with improved connections between Manhattan and the Bronx. This plan between Bronx and Manhattan, as part of recommends prioritizing projects that will allow OneNYC's commitment to improve bike for bicycle crossings roughly every one mile access on bridges along each shoreline. In general and where feasible, projects that create new, cantilevered Create a Continuous Cross-Borough space are preferred over those the repurpose Experience space within existing bridge structures. Pursue short and long term improvements to bridge access and crossings by installing Lighting temporary materials while seeking funding NYC DOT is currently retrofitting all of New York for full capital build-outs. City’s street lights with energy-efficient LEDs. The new lighting will save approximately $6 Increase Waterfront Access million in energy and $8 million in maintenance Create safe new transportation and each year. This plan recommends that sufficient recreation options that connect waterfront lighting be installed on Harlem River bridges and neighborhoods to the rest of the city. University Heights Bridge

12 Introduction Introduction 13 location in 1908 and cost $1,182,782; as the NYC DOT Bridge History old Broadway Bridge was being replaced, it was floated downstream to be given a new life as the Broadway Bridge University Heights Bridge. The swing span was replaced by a new one in 1992. The first bridge at this approximate site was built in 1693 and was known as the “Kings Washington Bridge Bridge,” as everyone except soldiers and other representatives of the king had to pay tolls to use The Washington Bridge carries six lanes of it. The construction of the alternative “Free Bridge” traffic, and has direct ramps to both I-95 and by merchants and farmers in 1758 was considered the Major Deegan Expressway. This bridge was a significant revolutionary act. Both the Kings and named after George Washington, and opened in Free Bridges had draws to admit small craft. The 1888, 43 years before the better known George Washington Bridge that connects to New Jersey.

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Workshops held: Bronx community workshop • June 15, 2015 - Taino Towers (MN) Free Bridge was built of dry rubble and wooden Macombs Dam Bridge beams, and was destroyed by the British when • June 16, 2015 - Hostos Community College they routed Washington’s troops from New York Opened in 1895, this landmark is the oldest (BX) in 1776; it was rebuilt shortly after the war. The extant swing-type bridge in its original form in double-deck swing span in turn was replaced by New York City. Furthermore, it is the City’s third- • June 22, 2015 - Wilson Major Morris a double-deck lift span in 1960. oldest major bridge. The mainline structure is a Community Center (MN) through-truss swing span. It was designated an • June 23, 2015 - Lehman College (BX) University Heights Bridge official New York City landmark in January 1992. This bridge carries two lanes of traffic in each • September 9, 2015 - Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. The site of the present bridge was originally direction. The roadway (curb to curb) width on Memorial Community Center (MN) occupied by a single-draw, wooden trestle the swing span is about 40 feet. The pedestrian footbridge, erected in 1891 and removed soon sidewalk width varies from 6 feet to 9.5 feet. • September 10, 2015 - Mullaly Recreational Center (BX) afterward. The current bridge opened at its new • September 17, 2015 - Wilson Major Morris Manhattan community workshop Community Center (MN) University Heights Bridge, Bronx approach Macombs Dam Bridge • September 21, 2015 - Davidson Community Center (BX) • March 22, 2016 - Rio II Gallery (MN) • March 23, 2016 - Hostos Community College (BX) • March 29, 2016 - Bronx Lebanon Hospital (BX) • March 30, 2016 - Church of the Good Shepherd (MN)

14 Introduction Introduction 15 initial deck carried two trolley tracks, which were The Willis Ave Bridge was reconstructed in 2010 eliminated in 1928 during a reconstruction effort as part of the Harlem River Bridges Program. The to accommodate automobiles. In the early 1900’s, new bridge has wider lanes as well as dedicated electric operating equipment replaced the bicycle and pedestrian space. original steam equipment. Major reconstruction in the mid-1950’s reconfigured the bridge from On July 12, 2010 the new swing span was four trusses (three deck sections) to three trusses loaded onto barges and began a 135 nautical with two roadways of two lanes each. During the mile journey to NY Harbor passing underneath same period a span was constructed over the 14 bridges. On July 26, the bridge traveled on Harlem River Drive with access to it, and several barges to its permanent location along the East 145th St Bridge of the approaches were rebuilt. River. The bridge is 350 feet long and weighs 2,400 tons.

Wards Island Bridge

145th Street Bridge The first known bridge to Wards Island (formerly Towing the Willis Ave Bridge Great Barn Island) was built in 1807 with the The 145th Street Bridge is a swing bridge with money of two private citizens, Philip Milledolar three through-trusses. It is an eight-span structure and Bartholomew Ward, to aid their cotton carrying four lanes of vehicular traffic over the business on the small island. This wooden Harlem River Drive, the Harlem River, and Metro- drawbridge, connecting East 114th Street in North Railroad. Spans 1 and 2 were constructed Manhattan to the northwest corner of the island, in 1957 when the bridge was extended to span lasted until 1821, when a storm destroyed all the Harlem River Drive. Spans 6, 7 and 8 were but the stone piers. The current pedestrian reconstructed in 1990 in place of the original bridge was built in 1951. It was designed to Bronx flanking span to provide a right-of-way for Madison Ave Bridge, Manhattan approach accommodate visitors to Wards Island’s park, the Oak Point Link. The bridge carries four 12- stadium, psychiatric hospitals, and athletic foot lanes, two in each direction, plus a 9-foot facilities. sidewalk on each side of the bridge.

Madison Avenue Bridge Avenue Bridge. The bridge has two roadways, Willis Ave Bridge each 27 feet wide, as well as two 9-foot sidewalks. Wards Island Bridge Madison Avenue is a local street, located The Willis Avenue Bridge extends from First between Fifth and Park Avenues on the east Third Avenue Bridge Avenue and East 124th Street in Manhattan to side of Manhattan. The road extends from 23rd Willis Avenue and East 134th Street in the Bronx. Street in Manhattan to East 138th Street in the Third Avenue is a local City street, running Oriented north-south, the bridge is a northbound Bronx. The Madison Avenue Bridge is a four-lane, north from the Bowery and Fourth Street in route and works in concert with the nearby Third four-span swing bridge, carrying traffic between Manhattan to Webster Avenue in the Bronx. Avenue Bridge, which carries southbound traffic. Madison and Fifth Avenues and East 138th Street DOT has undertaken a $118 million project to The bridge crosses the Harlem River Drive, a in Manhattan and East 138th Street and Grand replace the previous Third Avenue Bridge, which concrete plant, the Harlem River, the Metro- Concourse in the Bronx. The bridge is located opened on August 1, 1898. It replaced an earlier North Railroad Oak Point Link, the Harlem River approximately 2100 feet south of the 145th Street obsolete iron swing bridge at the same site. The Rail Yard, and Bruckner Boulevard. Over 70,000 Bridge and about 2450 feet north of the Third drivers use the bridge each day.

The Wards Island Bridge underwent a $1.5 Madison Ave Bridge, Manhattan approach Third Ave Bridge Towing the Willis Ave Bridge million rehabilitation, completed in early 2012. DOT upgraded the bridge deck, replaced the electrical system, and improved lighting and security.

16 Introduction Introduction 17 Project Types CHAPTER 2 Connecting Communities: A Vision for the Harlem River Bridges includes three types of projects. Potential Projects Bridge Path Potential 1 Projects

Bridge capital projects are proposals to enhance safety and pedestrian and bicycle access across the Harlem River on DOT Bridges.

On-Street Potential Projects 1

Bridge connector projects include both short- and long-term proposals to create safe, comfortable pedestrian and bicycle routes to bridge approaches on NYC DOT right-of-way.

Partnership Opportunity i

Agency partnership projects are proposed enhancements to a bridge or connector project that requires participation by another agency or property owner.

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1C 10 Ave / Broadway W 230 St Paul Av v Install intersection improvements, wayfinding, A i: Henry Hudson W 205 St e W 228 St Jerome m ro and on-street bicycle markings on Broadway and Bridge Kingsbridge Park Je Reservoir 10th Ave from bridge to existing bicycle network; 1A: Broadway parking-protected bike lanes preferred if feasible. Bridge 1B, 1C, 1D: Shorter, safer pedestrian crossings, potential Van Cortlandt Park Greenway 1D Connector v A

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The Broadway Bridge crosses the northernmost Protected Bicycle Path with Access Point Walk Bike section of the Harlem River, connecting Inwood Median Buffer to Marble Hill, Spuyten Duyvil, and Kingsbridge Existing Bike Facility Dirt Path or Trail as well as providing a link between the Manhattan Parking Moving Moving Moving Moving Combined Waterfront Greenway, Fort Tryon Park, and Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Vehicle Counts Parking/Moving

Lane Lane Lane Lane Lane East Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan and Van Cortlandt West Lane Park in the Bronx. The Broadway Bridge permits Bicycle and pedestrian counts were conducted Sidewalk Sidewalk pedestrian access on both sides of the street. on the Broadway Bridge from 7am-7pm on a 90’ Bicycles are permitted to ride with traffic but weekday in August, 2015 have no existing dedicated facility. Southbound bicycles coming from Marble Hill can use a shared-lane facility on W 225 St adjacent to the 1C: Broadway: W 218 St to 9 Ave, proposed Marble Hill train station. 2,978 499

Vehicular counts were conducted on the continuously for one week in September, 2015. Data represents the average midweek counts Median Tuesday - Thursday.

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Broadway Install pedestrian, traffic, and transit improvements 2A: University on W 207 St between the bridge and Post Rd. Harlem River Long-term: add bicycle facility. University Av Heights Bridge Jerome Av

Dyckman St Sherman Av l r P W Fordham Rd, University Heights ise 2B Father Ze 2D Bridge Approach 10 Av Shorten crossing distances at bridge approach. W 204 St 9 Av Nagle Av E 188 St W Fordham Rd Install bicycle connection continuing to north side of bridge. 2C University 2B Heights 2C 9 Ave Bridge Access Enhancements Improve pedestrian, vehicular, and transit access Av ick to University Heights Bridge from 9 Ave. Explore gw 2E ed future bicycle connections as part of bridge S 2A. University Heights Bridge, existing improvements.

2D University Heights Bicycle Route v Roberto A Connection n o Clemente t Explore bicycle route connection between Grand g Valentine Av in Broadway State Park h s Concourse and University Heights Bridge. a

t r o Cedar Av F 2E Sedgwick Ave St. Nicholas Av Morris Webster Av Create north-south bicycle route connection Heights Park Av between University Heights Bridge and Roberto

Amsterdam Av Jerome Av Clemente State Park. v A t n W 181 St o m Legendre W T 2. WUniversity 182 St Heights Bridge Bridge Path On-Street 1 Potential Project 1 Potential Project Tremont Pedestrian refuge islands and bicycle lanes, example

Existing Conditions e rs Partnership u Bicycle Path co Opportunity n o 3 Av W 177 St Pedestrian access across the historic University C Mount d University Av n Hope Heights Bridge is along a path on the south side Protected Bicycle Pathra with G Walk Bike of the bridge. Bicyclists must dismount to use Access Point the path. Pedestrians approaching the bridge Existing Bike Facility Dirt Path or Trail

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University Heights Bridge 1,209 335 2A. University Heights Bridge, existing path On-street bicycle lanes, example

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AM Peak Hour (7AM): 1358 WB / 803 EB PM Peak Hour (5PM): 1193 WB / 1042 EB

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Amsterdam Av Jerome Av 3D 3A Washington Bridge Bicycle Path v 3E A t Install protected two-way bicycle path on north n W 181 St o side of bridge, cantilevered path preferred as part 3B m re W 180 St W T W 182 St of full reconstruction. Explore south side -grade pedestrian crossing. 3C e Edward L Grant Highway / University 3A: Washington Bridge rs u 3B co Ave n o W 177 St C Mount d Create pedestrian and bicycle gateway to bridge University Av n Hope ra Washington G as part of planned NYSDOT capital project. Heights W 175 St Upgrade existing bicycle route on E L Grant Hwy

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Ogden Av Harlem River process. St. Nicholas Av E 167 St W 159 St 3E Hudson River Greenway WB Cycling W 158 St Legend Morris Av Route Enhancement 3 Av Webster Av 3. Washington Bridge Bridge Path On-Street Improve access to George Washington Bridge 1 Potential Project 1 Potential Project Park Av and Hudson River Greenway with marked cycling Existing Conditions W 155 St facilities from Amsterdam Ave. Partnership The Washington Bridge has pedestrian access Bicycle Path Opportunity E 168 St v on both sides of the bridge; however, this access A m e Jero Protected Bicycle Path with can be difficult to get to. On the south sideOgden Av of Access Point Walk Bike the bridge, pedestrian access from Manhattan is Gerard Av Walton Av accommodated via an underpass with stairs to Existing Bike Facility Dirt Path or Trail v E 161 St Morrisania A Grand Concourse avoid the on-ramps St. Nicholas Pl connecting from I-95. On the a l Broadway Amsterdam Av o h north side,c access to the bridge is from Laurel Hill i

. t Terrace, whichS is not obvious. More wayfinding Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Vehicle Counts and lighting is needed at this location. No bicycle Boston Rd facilities exist on this bridge. Counts were conducted on the Washington Bridge from 7am-7pm on a weekday in August, 2016

3A. Washington Bridge, existing

517 352

Vehicular counts were conducted on the continuously for one week in November, 2015. Data represents the average midweek counts Tuesday - Thursday.

AM Peak Hour (7AM): 955 WB / 2028 EB PM Peak Hour (5PM): 1222 WB / 2174 EB

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The High Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle Protected Bicycle Path with Walk Bike bridge that connects the neighborhoods Access Point of Washington Heights in Manhattan and Existing Bike Facility Dirt Path or Trail Highbridge in the Bronx, and is accessible from both boroughs during the parks’ open hours. Moving Moving Lane Lane The High Bridge is owned and operated by NYC Parks, and reopened to the public after decades of closure in 2015. 33’

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5A Macombs Dam Bridge Bike and Pedestrian Enhancements Enhance ramp crossings with markings, signage, W 155 St and signal changes where feasible. Install off- 5A: Macombs street shared-use path on north side of bridge by

v expanding decking. Dam Bridge A m e Jero 5B Yankee Stadium-Grand Concourse Ogden Av Connector

Gerard Av Install on-street bicycle lanes on E 161 St between Walton Av Macombs Dam Bridge/Yankee Stadium/Heritage Field and Grand Concourse. v E 161 St A Grand Concourse s St. Nicholas Pl a l Harlem River Park Connection Amsterdam Av o 5C h 5B. Painted curb extensions and crosswalk, c Install signalized pedestrian crossing at E 155 St i potential configuration N

. and ACP Blvd. Install safety improvements and on- t S E 161 St street bicycle markings on ACP Blvd from bridge 5B to W 150 St.

ii Mill Pond Park Waterfront Connection Work with NYSDOT and NYC Parks to improve ii connection to Mill Pond Park from Macombs River Av Concourse Dam Bridge, as outlined in the Harlem River Brownfields Opportunity Area Nomination report Frederick Douglass Blvd 5C W 145 St (2015).

5. Macombs Dam Bridge 6A:Legend 145th 6C Bridge Path On-Street 1 Potential Project 1 Potential Project W 143 St Lenox Av St Bridge 5A. Macombs Dam Bridge, existing ii. Ramp to Macombs Dam Bridge from Exterior St, existing Existing Conditions Partnership

Bicycle Path Gerard Av Opportunity Walton Av h n Macombs Dam Bridge connects to major destinations, including Yankee Stadium. Protected Bicycle Path with Access Point Walk Bike Pedestrians report difficulty with wayfinding E 149 St 6B Melrose Av and7C turn conflicts on the bridge. No cycling Existing Bike Facility Dirt Path or Trail infrastructure exists on the bridge. v E 144 St Moving Moving Moving Moving A A C Powell, Jr. Blvd Lane Lane Lane Lane s iii

a South l North Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Vehicle Counts Sidewalk o 6D 5 Av h 7A: Madison Sidewalk c i N 7’ 44’ 7’ . Counts were conducted on the Macombs Dam t Ave Bridge S Bridge from 7am-7pm on a weekday in August, 2015

Historic Macombs Dam Bridge 5A. Macombs Dam Bridge, proposed 1,181 636

Vehicular counts were conducted on the continuously for one week in September, 2015. Data represents the average midweek counts Tuesday - Thursday. Moving Moving Moving Moving Lane Lane Lane Lane South North Sidewalk AM Peak Hour (8AM): 1400 WB / 1058 EB Sidewalk PM Peak Hour (6PM): 1081 WB / 1116 EB 11’ 44’ 7’

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Hamilton Heights 6A 145 St Bridge Enhancements 6E 145 St Bridge-Harlem River Greenway River Av Move crossing gates to cantilevered space to Connections Concourse Explore future cycling connections to Frederick Douglass Blvd create shared-use path on both sides. W 145 St the existing bike network from planned 6B E 149 St Vision Zero Enhancements connection across 145 St Bridge. Options Install traffic calming and pedestrian include short one-way pair on W 143 St and 6C 6A: 145th enhancements at key intersections along E W 142 St. 149 St, a Vision Zero Priority Corridor. Future Lenox Av St Bridge Amsterdam Av W 143 St capital project: remove pedestrian fencing; add curb extensions and bicycle facilities Gerard Av Walton Av h n connecting bridge to bicycle network; and explore 4-to-3 lanes conversion. E 149 St 6B Melrose Av

6C Harlem River Greenway Connections 6A. 145 St Bridge, existing v E 144 St A Create pedestrian and bicycle gateway to A C Powell, Jr. Blvd Westchester Av s a l Manhattan Waterfront Greenway at W 143 St o 6D 5 Av h c i W 135 St entrance with on-street bicycle markings from N E 143 St . t bridge to greenway. Explore off-street shared S use path through Colonel Charles Young

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E 138 St 6D Frederick Douglass Blvd 3 Av East-West Bicycle Route to Hub Mott Create short-term alternate route to E 149 St to connect 145 St Bridge to the Hub. E 135 St Haven Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd 9A Third Ave Bridge Legend W 125 St W 126 St 6. 145 St BridgeHarlem Bridge Path On-Street E 138 St 1 Potential Project 1 Potential Project St. Anns Av 6A. 145 St Bridge, existing W 124 St 9E Lincoln Av Existing Conditions Willis Av 5 Av Partnership Bicycle Path E 135 StOpportunity The 145 St Bridge is one of only two Harlem E 138 St River crossings that does not intersect a limited- Protected Bicycle Path with Major Deegan Expwy Walk Bike access highway. This bridge, therefore, Lexingtonpresents Av Access Point Bruckner Blvd Existing Bike Facility Dirt Path or Trail the best opportunity to provide expanded 6’ 5’ 5’ 6’ bicycle and pedestrian access between the Bronx 12’ 12’ 12’ 12’ Moving Moving Moving Moving and Manhattan. There are no existing bicycle North South 3 Av E 125 St E 133 St Lane Lane Lane Lane markings on the bridge. Connections to andW 124 from St Bicycle & Pedestrian Counts9C Sidewalk Sidewalk the bridge on both sides lack dedicated bicycle E 132 St 11’ 48’ 11’ facilities. Counts were conducted on the 145 St Bridge Willow Av from 7am-7pm in August, 2015 145th Street Bridge - Proposed 145th Street Bridge - Proposed

145 St Bridge 6A. 145 St Bridge, Potential 2,388 350

Vehicular counts were conducted on the continuously for one week in September, 2015. Data represents the average midweek counts Tuesday - Thursday. 5’ 6’ North 12’ 12’ 12’ 12’ Moving Moving Moving Moving AM Peak Hour (7AM): 1118 WB / 766 EB South Lane Lane Lane Lane PM Peak Hour (5PM): 754 WB / 1264 EB Sidewalk Sidewalk 6’ Cantilevered Expansion 6’ 11’ 48’ 11’

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E 149 St Melrose Av 7A Madison Ave Bridge Enhancements 7C Expand pedestrian and bicycle space on south v E 144 St side of bridge by re-purposing excess on-street A A C Powell, Jr. Blvd Westchester Av s iii a l space on Madison Ave approach and allowing o 5 Av h 7A: Madison c shared-use pedestrian and bicycle access on the i W 135 St N E 143 St . bridge span, or expand in capital reconstruction t Ave Bridge S (preferred).

Morris Av 7B E 138 St Bicycle Lane Extension E 138 St Capital project to reduce pedestrian crossing Frederick Douglass Blvd 7B 3 Av Mott distances, calm traffic, and install bicycle Haven connection between existing bicycle route on E E 135 St 138 St to Madison Ave Bridge by reconfiguring Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd medians. 7C. Curb extensions, potential configuration Madison Ave Bridge Bicycle Access W 125 St W 126 St Harlem 7C E 138 St (135 St)

St. Anns Av Explore installation of bicycle infrastructure W 124 St Lincoln Av connecting to proposed Madison Ave bicycle path 5 Av Willis Av as part of 135 St Vision Zero traffic calming plan. Willis Ave E 135 St E 138 St Bridge 5 Ave to Harlem River Greenway Major Deegan Expwy iii Connector Lexington Av Bruckner Blvd Work with NYSDOT and NYC Parks to re-purpose unused ramp space to provide additional pedestrian and bicycle access to Harlem River 3 Av E 125 St E 133 St Greenway. W 124 St Legend E 132 St 7. Madison Ave Bridge Bridge Path On-Street 1 Potential Project 1 Potential Project Willow Av 7A. Madison Ave Bridge approach, existing Existing Conditions Partnership Bicycle Path Opportunity

The Madison Ave Bridge has a relatively wide Protected Bicycle Path with Walk Bike sidewalk on both sides of the bridge that Access Point could potentially accommodate shared use Existing Bike Facility Dirt Path or Trail with bicycles; excess capacity on the Madison Ave approach is currently taken up by a wide buffered space. Bicycle & Pedestrian Counts

Counts were conducted on the Madison Ave from 7am-7pm on a weekday in August, 2015 7A. Madison Ave Bridge approach, proposed 7A. Madison Ave Bridge, existing

1,479 288

Vehicular counts were conducted on the continuously for one week in September, 2015. Data represents the average midweek counts Tuesday - Thursday.

AM Peak Hour (7AM): 1596 WB / 1101 EB PM Peak Hour (4PM): 1160 WB / 1596 EB

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3 Av E 125 St E 133 St W 124 St E 132 St Legend Willow Av 8. Third Ave Bridge Bridge Path On-Street 1 Potential Project 1 Potential Project Existing Conditions Bronx community workshop

Partnership Bicycle Path Opportunity The recently reconstructed Third Avenue Bridge is signed as a shared-use bicycle and pedestrian Protected Bicycle Path with Walk Bike route; however, the narrow width of the path Access Point cannot accommodate two-way bicycle traffic as Existing Bike Facility Dirt Path or Trail well as a pedestrian at the same point.

Potential Improvements Bicycle & Pedestrian Counts

8A Third Ave Bridge Bicycle and Counts conducted from 7am-7pm on a weekday Pedestrian Improvements (Vision Zero) in August, 2015 Direct cyclists to preferred Willis Ave Bridge route with wayfinding signage. Improve pedestrian access to the Bronx with ADA ramp. Explore at- 793 215 grade crossing from bridge to Harlem River Park. Explore bicycle connection to future Manhattan Waterfront Greenway segment. Vehicular counts were conducted on the continuously for one week in September, 2015. Data represents the average midweek counts Tuesday - Thursday.

AM Peak Hour (7AM): 1474 SB PM Peak Hour (5PM): 1159 SB

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Garrison Av 3 Ave Bridge, Willis Ave Bridge, Randall’s Island Connector Area Projects Morris Av lvd rn B Potential Improvements E 138 St the Leggett Av Sou 3 Av Mott Haven E 135 St 9A Willis Ave Protected Path 9D Willis Ave Bridge Access Routes and 9A E 145 St Shorten crossing distances at bridge approach. Intersection Improvements Third Ave Bridge Bruckner Blvd Upgrade existing bicycle route to two-way Improve Willis Ave Bridge access with on-street Harlem E 138 St protected bicycle path from bridge to E 140 St. bicycle markings on 1 Ave and E 124 St from

St. Anns Av bridge path to 2 Ave. 9E Lincoln Av Willis Av 9B 5 Av Bruckner Blvd Willis Ave E 135 St E 138 St Install protected two-way path on E 132 St and 9E Willis Ave Bridge Access Routes and Jackson Av Intersection Improvements Bridge Major Deegan Expwy Willow Ave from Randall’s Island Connector Lexington Av Bruckner Blvd Bruckner Expwy to existing bicycle network at E 138 St. Future Explore crosstown bicycle connection between extension along Bruckner Blvd to Longwood Hudson River Greenway entrance at W 129 St and 9B Ave. Willis Ave Bridge. Possible routes include one-way 3 Av E 125 St E 133 St W 124 St pair along portions of 124 St and 126 St. 9C E 132 St Willis Ave-Randall’s Island Connector

Willow Av E 120 St 9C Upgrade existing bicycle route to protected 9A. Two-way parking protected bicycle lanes, 2 Av two-way path on E 133 St from Randall’s Island potential configuration Walnut Av Manhattan 1 Av E 119 St Connector to existing bicycle network at St. Ann’s 9D Ave. Future extension to Willis Ave Bridge.

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Partnership Existing Conditions Bicycle Path Opportunity E 102 St Wards Island Hell Gate Cir Hell Bridge Gate Protected Bicycle Path with Walk Bike The recently completed Randall’s Island Access Point Connector provides new bicycle and improved Existing Bike Facility Dirt Path or Trail pedestrian access to Randall’s Island from the Bronx. Improved access to this new facility along Parking Moving Moving Moving Parking

Lane Lane Lane Lane Lane East Bruckner Blvd and Willow Ave is proposed for Bicycle & Pedestrian Counts West 2017. The Willis Ave Bridge was reconstructed Sidewalk Sidewalk in 2010 to include a wide, shared-use pedestrian Counts conducted from 7am-7pm on a weekday in 70’ and bicycle path. August, 2015

Willis Ave Bridge shared-use path Willis Ave 527 996 9A. Willis Ave, Potential Bridge

Vehicular counts were conducted on the continuously for one week in September, 2015. Data represents the average midweek counts Tuesday - Thursday. Turn Parking Moving Lane Moving Parking Lane Lane Lane Lane East AM Peak Hour (7AM): 3535 NB West PM Peak Hour (7PM): 3209 NB Sidewalk Sidewalk 70’

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E 119 St 1 Av Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd Potential Improvements 10A. Two-way parking protected path, potential configuration Lenox Av 5 Av E 116 St E 111 St Madison Av 10A East Park Av RFK Bridge Create pedestrian and bicycle gateway to E 111 St Harlem E 110 St Lexington Av RFK Bridge Manhattan Waterfront Greenway at E 111 St 3 Av entrance. Install two-way parking-protected path at 10C greenway entrance. Columbus Av 2 Av

W 96 St 1 Av 10B Wards Island Bridge Access Improvements Central Install street-end improvement with pedestrian Park E 106 St and bicycle gateway to Manhattan Waterfront Greenway and the Wards Island Bridge. Central Rd 10A r D R D 10C 110 St and 111 St and Cathedral F iv Parkway Explore crosstown bicycle connection to Greenway 10B. Street end park, gateway to 5 Av Park Av Greenway, potential configuration E 102 St Wards Island Hell Gate Cir entrance at E 111 St, connecting to Wards Island Central Park West 10B Bridge Bridge and Randall’s Island. Possible routes include Jacqueline E 96 St one-way pair on E 110 and E 111 St and Cathedral Kennedy Parkway. Onassis Reservoir Wards Island iv Central Road / Hell Gate Circle Work with NYC Parks to install on-street bicycle 3 Av markings and build off-street shared use path connecting The Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan E 91 St access points.

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Legend 3 Av 10. Wards Island Bridge Bridge Path On-Street 2 Av 1 Potential Project 1 Potential Project Existing Conditions iv. Hell Gate Circle, existing 1 Av Partnership Astoria Park South Bicycle Path 1 St Opportunity The Wards Island Bridge is a heavily used, 27 Av exclusively pedestrian and bicycle bridge Protected Bicycle Path with 9 St Access Point W12 St alk Bike connecting the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway 14 St Median to Randall’s Island Park. Existing Bike Facility Dirt Path or Trail Madison Av

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Counts were conducted on the Wards Island 70’ Bridge from 7am-7pm on a weekday in August, 2015

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Project ID Lead Bridge / Project Title Project Description Design Construction Planning Design Construction Henry Hudson Bridge i MTA HH Bridge Access Work with MTA to build out sidewalk, accommodate bicycles on bridge; install crossing/wayfinding at HH N/A N/A Improvements Bridge entrance 1. Broadway Bridge 1A DOT Broadway Bridge Install on-street, buffered bicycle lanes as part of planned bridge replacement N/A N/A Complete Partially complete 2017 (projected) Bridges Enhancements 1B DOT W 225 St & Bailey Ave Install traffic calming, wayfinding and on-street bicycle markings from bridge to Van Cortlandt Park Ongoing 1C DOT 10th Ave & Broadway Install intersection improvements, wayfinding, on-street bicycle markings on Broadway & 10th Ave from bridge to existing bicycle network 1D DOT Van Cortlandt Park Greenway Explore traffic calming, enhanced pedestrian connections, and bicycle infrastructure connecting Mosholu- Connector Pelham Greenway to Broadway and Van Cortlandt Park 2. University Heights 2A DOT 207 St/University Heights Install pedestrian, traffic, and transit improvements on W 207 St between bridge and Post Rd. Long Term: N/A N/A Bridges Bridge Explore on-street protected bicycle path on bridge with 4-to-3 conversion or cantilever (preferred) 2B DOT West Fordham Rd, University Shorten crossing distances at bridge approach; install bicycle connection continuing to north side of bridge Heights Bridge Approach 2C DOT 9 Ave Bridge Access Improve pedestrian, vehicular, and transit access to University Heights Bridge from 9th Ave; explore future Enhancements bicycle connections as part of bridge improvements 2D DOT University Heights Bicycle Explore bicycle route connection between Grand Concourse and University Heights Bridge Route Connection 2E DOT Sedgwick Ave Create north-south bicycle route connection between University Heights Bridge and Roberto Clemente State Park 3. Washington Bridge 3A DOT Washington Bridge Bicycle Install 2-way bicycle path on north side of bridge as part of full bridge reconstruction. Explore replacing N/A N/A Recommended for Bridges Path south stairs with at-grade pedestrian crossing CPSD 3B DOT Edward L Grant Highway Create pedestrian and bicycle gateway to bridge as part of planned SDOT capital project. Upgrade existing Partially complete bicycle route on E L Grant Hwy to protected path from E 167 St to Tremont Ave 3C DOT Amsterdam Ave/Washington Shorten crossing distances at bridge approach. Install 2-way bicycle path on west side of street from W 180 Bridge Approach St to bridge Improvements 3D DOT Tremont Ave Extend the bicycle route on Tremont Ave & Sedgwick Ave to connect to Roberto Clemente State Park. Complete Ongoing Ongoing 3E DOT Hudson River Greenway WB Install westbound cycling route to link Washington Bridge to Hudson River Greenway Entrance Cycling Route Enhancement 4. High Bridge 4A DOT High Bridge Bronx Install pedestrian crossing and protected path from Bridge Park on Depot Pl to upland neighborhood, High Complete Completed in 2015 Ongoing Connections Bridge and existing bike network. Install sidewalk on Undercliff Ave. 4B DOT High Bridge Manhattan Upgrade existing bicycle route to off-street path where feasible from Hudson River Greenway to High Complete Completed in 2015 Ongoing Connections Bridge 4C DOT 170 St Extension Explore possible eastward extension of existing bicycle route on 170 St in the Bronx as part of Vision Zero traffic calming 5. Macombs Dam Bridge 5A DOT Macombs Dam Bridge Bike/ Enhance ramp crossings with markings, signage and signal changes where feasible; install off-street N/A N/A Recommended for Bridges Ped Enhancements shared-use path on north side of bridge through cantilevered expansion CPSD 5B DOT Yankee Stadium--Grand Install on-street bicycle lanes on E 161 St between Macombs Dam Bridge/Yankee Stadium/Heritage Field Ongoing Concourse Connector and Grand Concourse 5C DOT Harlem River Park Connection Install signalized pedestrian crossing at E 155 St and ACP Blvd. Install safety improvements and on-street bicycle markings on ACP Blvd from bridge to W 150 St ii NYS DOT Mill Pond Park Waterfront Work with NYS DOT and NYC Parks to improve connection to Mill Pond Park from Macombs Dam Bridge, as Connection outlined in the Harlem River Brownfields Opportunity Area plan (2015).

42 Project Status Chart Project status chart will be updated periodically. Project Status Chart 43 Project Overview of Potential Improvements Street Improvement Project Capital Project

Project ID Lead Bridge / Project Title Project Description Design Construction Planning Design Construction 6. 145th St Bridge 6A DOT 145 St Bridge Enhancements Short--Term: Move crossing gates to cantilevered space to create shared-use path on both sides. N/A N/A Recommended for Bridges (Vision Zero) CPSD 6B DOT E 149 St Vision Zero Install traffic calming and pedestrian enhancements at VZ intersections on E 149 St. Future capital project: Ongoing Enhancements Remove pedestrian fencing; add curb extensions and bicycle facilities connecting bridge to bicycle network; explore 4-to-3 conversion. 6C DOT Harlem River Greenway Create pedestrian and bicycle gateway to Manhattan Waterfront Greenway at W 143 St entrance with Connections on-street bicycle markings from bridge to greenway; explore off-street shared use path through Colonel Charles Playground 6D DOT East-West Bicycle Route to Create short-term alternate route to E 149th St to connect 145th St Bridge to the Hub Hub 6E DOT 145 St Bridge/Harlem River Explore future cycling connections to existing bike network from planned connection across 145 St bridge. Greenway Connections Options include short one-way pair on W143rd St and W 142nd St. 7. Madison Ave Bridge 7A DOT Madison Ave Bridge Expand pedestrian and bicycle space on south side of bridge by re-purposing excess on-street space on N/A N/A Recommended for Bridges Enhancements Madison Ave approach; allow shared-use pedestrian and bicycle access on the bridge span CPSD 7B DOT E 138th St Bicycle Lane Capital project to reduce pedestrian crossing distances, calm traffic, and install bicycle connection between Complete Completed in 2017 Ongoing Extension existing bicycle route on 138th St to Madison Ave Bridge by reconfiguring medians 7C DOT Madison Ave Bridge Bicycle Explore installation of bicycle infrastructure connecting to proposed Madison Ave bicycle path as part of Access (135th St) 135th St Vision Zero traffic calming plan iii NYC Parks 5th Ave to Harlem River Work with NYS DOT and NYC Parks to re-purpose unused ramp space to provide additional pedestrian and N/A N/A / NYSDOT Greenway Connector bicycle access to Harlem River Greenway 8. Third Ave Bridge 8A DOT Third Ave Bridge Pedestrian/ Direct cyclists to preferred Willis Ave Bridge route with wayfinding signage; improve pedestrian access Recommended for Bridges Bicycle Improvements (Vision to Bronx with ADA ramp. Explore at-grade crossing from bridge to Harlem River Park. Explore bicycle CPSD Zero) connection to future Manhattan Waterfront Greenway segment. 9. Willis Ave Bridge, Randall’s Island Connector 9A DOT Willis Ave Protected Path Shorten crossing distances at bridge approach. Upgrade existing bicycle route to 2-way protected bicycle Ongoing N/A N/A N/A path from bridge to E 147 St 9B DOT Bruckner Blvd Install protected 2-way path on E 132 St and Willow Ave from RI Connector to existing bicycle network at E Complete 2017 (projected) Ongoing 138 St. Future extension along Bruckner Blvd to Longwood Ave 9C DOT Willis Ave--Randall's Island Upgrade existing bicycle route to protected 2-way path on E 133 St from RI Connector to existing bicycle Complete 2017 (projected) Ongoing Connector network at St Ann’s Ave. Future extension to Willis Ave Bridge 9D DOT Willis Ave Bridge Access Improve Willis Ave Bridge access with on-street bicycle markings on 1 Ave and E 124 St from bridge path Complete Completed in 2016 Routes & Intersection to 2 Ave Improvements 9E DOT Willis Ave Bridge Access Explore crosstown bicycle connection between Hudson River Greenway entrance at W 129th St and Willis Routes & Intersection Ave Bridge. Possible routes include one-way pair along portions of 124th St and 126th St. Improvements 10. Wards Island Bridge 10A DOT E 111 St Create pedestrian and bicycle gateway to Manhattan Waterfront Greenway at E 111 St entrance Partially complete 2017 (projected) 10B DOT Wards Island Bridge Access Install street-end improvement with pedestrian and bicycle gateway to Manhattan Waterfront Greenway Complete Completed in 2015 Ongoing Improvements and Wards Island Bridge 10C DOT 110 & 111 St/Cathedral Explore crosstown bicycle connection to Greenway entrance at E 111th St, connecting to Wards Island Partially complete 2017 (projected) N/A N/A N/A Parkway Bridge and Randall's Island. Possible routes include one-way pair on E 110th and E111th St and Cathedral Parkway. iv NYC Central Rd Work with parks to install on-street bicycle markings and build off-street shared use path connecting Bronx, Complete 2018 (projected) N/A N/A N/A Parks Queens and Manhattan access points

44 Project Status Chart Project status chart will be updated periodically. Project Status Chart 45 APPENDIX 2 Potential Bridge Enhancements

Washington Bridge

Overview

This appendix describes the details of the repurpose space within existing bridge 11 potentially feasible capital projects to structures. In addition, it is recommended improve access across the Harlem River for that further study investigate the feasibility people walking and biking. These projects of installing new, exclusive pedestrian and are proposed to be implemented over time bicycle crossings instead of retrofitting and as funds become available, leveraging existing structures. planned bridge maintenance projects as they come on line. NYC DOT will also pursue short- Potential projects to enhance bridges not term improvements along selected routes originally designed to accommodate cyclists using in-house crews and existing resources have been developed with consideration to improve the greenway, when and where of structural feasibility and potential to add feasible. value to bicycle and pedestrian networks. All proposals will require additional study and Community response was overwhelmingly analysis in order to determine traffic impacts in favor of creating new cycling facilities to and necessary mitigations during and post- cross between Manhattan and the Bronx. This construction. plan recommends prioritizing projects that will allow for bicycle crossings roughly every one mile along each shoreline. In general All projects will be subject to the standard and where feasible, projects that create new, review process, including review by the cantilevered space are preferred over those appropriate Community Boards, before 145 St Bridge implementation.

46 Potential Capital Bridge Projects Potential Capital Bridge Projects 47 Project Overview of Potential Improvements Cost Length Length Notes

Approx ID Bridge Short Term Long Term Begin End Linear Feet 1 Broadway Bridge 1(a) Broadway Bridge Install additional pedestrian crossing at W 225 St to connect Pedestrian Enhancements to MetroNorth 1(b) Broadway Bridge Bicycle Install on-street, buffered bicycle lanes in both Funded W 225 St 9 Ave 630 Estimated completion date: 2020 Enhancements directions as part of planned bridge replacement

2 University Heights Bridge 2A 207 St/University Heights Conduct traffic study to analyze potential for Build out curb extensions at W 207 St and 9 Ave and W $$$ 9 Ave Cedar Ave 1,500 Expanded cantilevered space should be considered as part of any full bridge Bridge 4-to-3 conversion Fordham Rd between Hampden Pl to Major Deegan Expy; reconstruction. minimum clear width for two-way bicycle path is 12’ enhance pedestrian access to planned waterfront park at Exterior St 3 Washington Bridge 3A(i) Washington Bridge Install two-way barrier-protected bicycle path on north side $$$ Edward L Amsterdam Ave 2,600 Expanded cantilevered space should be considered as part of any full bridge Bicycle Path of bridge connecting to Laurel Hill Terrace by removing one Grant Hwy reconstruction. Ideal width for shared-use path is 14’ WB travel lane between I-95 and off-ramp 3A(ii) Washington Bridge Install wayfinding to direct pedestrians to Install at-grade crossing from Amsterdam Ave to $$$ Edward L Amsterdam Ave 2,600 Access Enhancements existing at-grade pedestrian crossing from Laurel Washington Bridge path on south side of bridge Grant Hwy Terrace; work with NYC Parks to enhance lighting on underpass on south side of bridge 5 Macombs Dam Bridge 5A(i) Macombs Dam Bridge Install off-street shared-use path on north side of bridge by $$$ Harlem River Adam Clayton 1,700 Expanded cantilevered space should be considered as part of any full bridge Approach Bike and re-allocating space from south side on 155 St approach Dr Powell Jr. Blvd reconstruction. Ideal width for shared-use path is 14’ Pedestrian Enhancements 5A(ii) Macombs Dam Bridge Cantilever out immobile section of bridge to create min. $$$ Eastern end of Major Deegan 415 Immobile section of bridge can be more easily expanded than swing portion of bridge; Bike and Pedestrian Path 11’-wide path on north side; possible footing location for swing bridge Expy swing bridge is wide enough to accommodate limited shared use between cyclists and Enhancements cantilever (if necessary) is in parking lot below bridge. pedestrians; additional width may be needed at gates; likely that a new substructure Swing portion of bridge to remain as-is could be located to support an expanded path 5A(iii) Macombs Dam Enhance ramp crossings with markings, signage, Add signalized crossing for pedestrians at 155 St and Adam Adam Clayton E 161 St 1,900 Bridge Ramp Crossing and signal changes Clayton Powell Jr Blvd Powell Jr. Blvd Enhancements 6 145 St Bridge 6A 145 St Bridge Install curb extensions at intersections on both Move crossing gates to cantilevered space to create shared- $$$ Malcolm X Exterior S 1,800 Potential to move crossing gates on both sides Enhancements approaches use or two-way bicycle path on one or both side s Blvd

7 Madison Ave Bridge 7A Madison Ave Bridge Expand pedestrian and bicycle space on south Reconstruct Bronx approach to expand shared pedestrian/ $$ 135 St E 138 St/Swing 1,000 May be possible to construct short-term improvements as in-house project; swing bridge Enhancements side of bridge by re-purposing excess on-street bicycle space on south side of the Madison Ave Bridge Bridge to remain as-is; eastbound approach to the Bronx side (Exterior Street /183th Street) space on Madison Ave approach and removing widens from approximately 25’ (end of swing bridge) to 29’ (end of bridge) to 33’ (stop one southbound lane from merge; allow shared- bar); southern Jersey barrier separating EB travel lanes from pedestrian path could use pedestrian and bicycle access on the bridge potentially be moved by a maximum of 3’ to widen the pedestrian path, reducing width span of travel lanes to approximately 30’ (3x10’) at intersection 8 Third Ave Bridge 8A Third Ave Bridge Direct cyclists to preferred Willis Ave Bridge route Widen path on one side to 10’ to allow two-way bicycle $$$ n/a Third Avenue Bridge was recently replaced. Expanded cantilevered space should be Bicycle and Pedestrian with wayfinding signage; improve pedestrian traffic by expanding span width; explore at-grade considered as part of any future full bridge reconstruction. Ideal width for shared-use Improvements access to Bronx with ramp improvements crossing from bridge to Harlem River Park; explore bicycle path is 14’ connection to future Manhattan Waterfront Greenway segment.

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