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E 106 St to Randall’s IslandStreet Safety and Improved Access
Commissioner Polly Trottenberg New York City Department of TransportationPresented to Manhattan Community Board 11 on May 6, 2014
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Randall’s Island
Open Space • Central Park
• Waterfront/ Greenway
• Randall’s Island
• Over 50% of total MN playing fields
Main 2-way through streets
• E 116 St
• E 106 St
• E 96 St
Greenway
Central Park
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6Central Park to Randall’s IslandBackground – Neighborhood Context
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Central Park
3. Inter-boroughConnectionsgaps in overall network
Randall’s Island
2. E 106 St: Critical Corridordesign does not serve all users
1. Access to Randall’s Islandunderused park space
Central Park to Randall’s IslandIssues Overview
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Randall’s Island
1. Access to Randall’s IslandProposed Connections
Review: FDR Service Rd was not preferred by community residents
New Proposal:Preferred Option: Direct access for EB and WB cyclists on E 102 St
Alternative Option: Standard one-way pair: EB on E102 St WB on E105 St
Central Park
E 105 St
E 102 St
E 106 St
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Issue #1
Access to Randall’s Island
Insufficient Signage
1 Av and E 102 St looking east
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1. Access to Randall’s Island: Preferred OptionExisting Conditions – E 102 St
Low vehicle trafficPM peak: 100 vph; little through trafficUsed to access greenway and bridgeSpace not clearly designated for safe use
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1. Access to Randall’s Island: Preferred OptionExisting Conditions – E 102 St
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1. Access to Randall’s Island: Preferred OptionProposed Improvements – E 102 St
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1. Access to Randall’s Island: Preferred OptionPrecedent Photos – E 102 St
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, MD
Union Street, Brooklyn Plaza Street, Brooklyn
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EB Shared Lanefrom 2 Av
Pedestrian space /
Gateway
Access to bridgewith bike stamps
WB Contra-Flow Bike Lane
FDR to 1 Av
Parking retained on both sides
New ramp
E 102 St
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EB Shared Lane1 Av to FDR
1. Access to Randall’s Island: Preferred OptionProposed Improvements – E 102 St
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Randall’s Island
1. Access to Randall’s IslandProposed Connections
Central Park
1. Access to Randall’s Island: Alternative OptionProposed Routing
105th Street – Westbound
102nd Street - Eastbound
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1. Access to Randall’s Island: Alternative OptionExisting Conditions – E 102 St
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1. Access to Randall’s Island: Alternative OptionProposed Improvements – E 102 St
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1. Access to Randall’s Island: Alternative OptionExisting Conditions – E 105 St
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1. Access to Randall’s Island: Alternative OptionProposed Improvements– E 105 St
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Central Park
3. Inter-boroughConnectionsgaps in overall network
Randall’s Island
2. E 106 St: Critical Corridordesign does not serve all users
1. Access to Randall’s Islandunderused park space
Central Park to Randall’s IslandIssues Overview
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2. 106 St: Critical CorridorExisting Conditions
E 106 St looking east
• 4 Moving lanes• Curbside parking• Low volumes:
WB AM Peak 409PM Peak 500EB AM Peak 315PM Peak 368
• High crash corridor: 27.1 KSI/mile (2007-2011)Ranks in top 1/3 of Manhattan corridors
• Senior Safety Area
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2. 106 St: Critical CorridorExisting Conditions
Safety at Intersections• Long crossing – 60ft• Drivers take advantage of wide
roadway, low volumes• Illegal double right turns
Most common crash type:Right turning vehicles
Pedestrians crossing with signal
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2. 106 St: Critical CorridorProposed Improvements – Complete Street
Convert 4 lanes to 2 lanes with left turn bays and bike lanes
Safety Benefits
• Calms traffic, increases safety for all users
• Safer, simpler left turns
• Creates space for bicycle lanes, providing key cross-town connection
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2. 106 St: Critical CorridorProposed Improvements – Complete Street
Pedestrian islands at high crash intersections
• 2 Av• 3 Av
* Studying feasibility at Lexington Av
Safety Benefits
• Shorten crossings (25ft)
• Provide safe space to wait•• Increase visibility
• Prevent illegal double right turns
• Tighter radius forces slower turns
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2. 106 St: Critical CorridorProposed Improvements - Safety Benefits
West 6th Street, Brooklyn
Three Year Before and After Crash Analysis on 4 to 3 Traffic Lane Conversions
Change in Total Injuries
West 6th Street 65th St – 86th St
-24%
Macombs Road*University Av – Jerome Ave
-42%
Allerton AvenueBoston Rd – E Gun Hill Rd
-35%
Empire BoulevardBedford Av – Utica Av
-27%
* 2-Yr Before and After Crash Analysis
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3. Unclear ConnectionsProposed Improvements
• Wayfinding signage
• Street markings
• Roadway organization
Reveal recreational & commuting opportunities
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1.) Access to Randall’s Island • Highlight access at 103 St Bridge
2.) E 106th St: Create Complete Street
• Enhance safety for all users• Create bike connection from Central
Park to Randall’s Island & Greenway
3.) Clarify Connections• Reveal local & inter-borough
network links with signage & markings
Central Park to Randall’s IslandSummary – Proposed Improvements
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Thank Youwww.nyc.gov/dot
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Pedestrian Refuge Islands 3 Av & 2 Av
• Increase visibility for pedestrians & drivers
• Remedy illegal double right turns
• Tighter radius forces cars to slow
Convert 4 lanes to 2 travel lanes + left turn bays• Striped center median/turn bay
• Bike Lanes
• Provide options for all users – from 5 Av to FDR Svc Rd
Intersection improvements
E 106 St
Safe place to wait
Corridor improvements
2. 106 St: Critical CorridorCorridor Solution – Proposed Improvements
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Central Park
Randall’s Island