2011 New York City Bridge Traffic Volumes TM NEW YORK CITY Michael R. Bloomberg Janette Sadik-Khan Mayor Commissioner A member of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council 2011 New York City Bridge Traffic Volumes Contract D000642 2011‐2012: PTDT11D00.E01 2012‐2013: PTDT12D00.E01 2013‐2014: PTDT13D00.E01 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 Bruce Schaller Deputy Commissioner Ryan Russo Assistant Commissioner Naim Rasheed Director, Traffic Planning Ann Marie Doherty Chief, Research, Implementation & Safety Richard P. Roan Research, Implementation & Safety Published October 2013 2011 NEW YORK CITY BRIDGE TRAFFIC VOLUMES 2,648,300 14.4% Decrease vehicles per day used the 47 toll‐free Brooklyn Bridge over the East River bridges monitored by the New York Largest decrease on bridges carrying more than City Department of Transportation in 50,000 daily vehicles: 105,800 daily vehicles in 2011. 2011, down from 123,600 in 2010. Bridge closed weeknights to Manhattan‐bound traffic for reconstruction during 2011. 1.8% Decrease from the 2,696,900 daily vehicles recorded in 2010. 14.2% Increase Manhattan Bridge over the East River 3.2% Decrease Largest increase on bridges carrying more than In daily volume on the ten bridges in 50,000 daily vehicles: 85,400 daily vehicles in Brooklyn, to 317,500 in 2011 from 2011, up from 74,800 in 2010. Diversion from 328,000 in 2010. Largest percentage Brooklyn Bridge which was closed weeknights decrease of any sector. Manhattan‐bound for reconstruction in 2011. Whitestone Expressway Kosciuszko Bridge over Bridge over the Flushing Newtown Creek River in Queens 191,600 vehicles per day, the most 199,800 vehicles per day, the most heavily‐utilized of the four bridges heavily‐utilized toll‐free bridge in New between Brooklyn and Queens. York City. Eastern Boulevard Bridge Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge over the Bronx River over the East River 175,000 vehicles per day, the most 183,400 vehicles per day, the most heavily‐ heavily‐utilized of the eight bridges utilized of the four East River bridges. in The Bronx. Alexander Hamilton Mill Basin Bridge along Bridge over Harlem River Belt Parkway 182,200 vehicles per day, the most 139,800 vehicles per day, the most heavily‐utilized of the nine Harlem heavily‐utilized of the ten bridges River bridges. in Brooklyn. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . 1 SUMMARY . 5 2011 Volumes . 7 Most Heavily-Used City-Operated Bridges in 2011 . 7 Major Increases . 8 Major Decreases . 8 Volume Comparisons 2011 vs. 2010 . 9 East River Bridges . 13 Harlem River Bridges . 14 Brooklyn-Queens Bridges . 15 Bronx Bridges . 16 Brooklyn Bridges . 17 Queens Bridges . 18 Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bridges & Tunnels (MTABT) Manhattan Facilities . 19 Outer Borough Bridges . 20 Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) Manhattan – New Jersey Facilities . 21 Staten Island – New Jersey Bridges . 22 10-YEAR TRENDS 2001 - 2011 . 23 Volume Comparisons 2011 vs. 2001 . 27 East River Bridges . 31 Harlem River Bridges . 32 PAGE Brooklyn-Queens Bridges . 33 Bronx Bridges . 34 Brooklyn Bridges . 35 Queens Bridges . 36 Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bridges & Tunnels (MTABT) Manhattan Facilities . 37 Outer Borough Bridges . 38 Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) Manhattan – New Jersey Facilities . 39 Staten Island – New Jersey Bridges . 40 HISTORIC TRENDS . 41 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 - 2011 . 46 EAST RIVER BRIDGES . 57 Map of East River Bridges Locations . 58 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 - 2011 . 59 Brooklyn Bridge . 60 Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge . 62 Manhattan Bridge . 64 Williamsburg Bridge . 66 HARLEM RIVER BRIDGES . 69 Map of Harlem River Bridges Locations . 71 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 - 2011 . 72 Alexander Hamilton Bridge . 74 Broadway Bridge . 76 PAGE Macombs Dam Bridge . 78 Madison Avenue Bridge . 80 Third Avenue Bridge . 82 University Heights Bridge . 84 Washington Bridge . 86 Willis Avenue Bridge . 88 145th Street Bridge . 90 BROOKLYN-QUEENS BRIDGES . 93 Map of Brooklyn-Queens Bridges Locations . 94 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 - 2011 . 95 Grand Street Bridge . 96 J.J. Byrne Memorial Bridge (Greenpoint Avenue Bridge) . 98 Kosciuszko Bridge . 100 Pulaski Bridge . 102 BRONX BRIDGES . 105 Map of Bronx Bridges Locations . 107 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 - 2011 . 108 City Island Bridge . 110 East 174th Street Bridge . 112 Eastchester Bridge . 114 Eastern Boulevard Bridge . 116 Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge . 118 Pelham Bridge . 120 Unionport Bridge . 122 PAGE Westchester Avenue Bridge . 124 BROOKLYN BRIDGES . 127 Map of Brooklyn Bridges Locations . 129 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 - 2011 . 130 Carroll Street Bridge . 132 Cropsey Avenue Bridge . 134 Hamilton Avenue Bridge . 136 Metropolitan Avenue Bridge . 138 Mill Basin Bridge . 140 Ninth Street Bridge . 142 Stillwell Avenue Bridge . 144 Third Avenue Bridge . 146 Third Street Bridge . 148 Union Street Bridge . 150 QUEENS BRIDGES . 153 Map of Queens Bridges Locations . 155 Average Daily Traffic Volumes 1948 - 2011 . 156 Borden Avenue Bridge . 158 Flushing Bridge . 160 Hook Creek Bridge . 162 Hunters Point Bridge . 164 Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge (North Channel Bridge) . 166 Little Neck Bridge . 168 PAGE Midtown Highway Bridge . 170 Rikers Island Bridge . 172 Roosevelt Avenue Bridge . 174 Roosevelt Island Bridge . 176 Whitestone Expressway.