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JACKSON AVEBIKE BOULEVARDPresented to Bronx Community Board 1 - June, 14 2021

Jackson Ave Bike BoulevardPresentation OverviewJackson Ave between E 138 St and Westchester Ave1.2.3.4.5.BackgroundProposal: Reduce Through TrafficProposal: Add Bicycle and Pedestrian InfrastructureProposal: Improve Safety at IntersectionsSummary20th St (7th Ave to 8th Ave)2

Background13

Jackson Ave BackgroundVision Zero Project limits located within Vision Zero Priority Area Jackson Ave intersects with three Vision Zero Priority Corridors (WestchesterAve, E 149 St, E 138 St) and is adjacent to a Vision Zero Priority Intersection(Bruckner Blvd & E 138)Green Wave: A Plan for Cycling in NYC Citywide protected bike lane network: Build 30 miles of protected bicyclelanes annually Integrate and install new street design treatments, including bike boulevardsto prioritize cyclists and limit vehiclesBike Share Expansion Citi Bike Phase 3 Expansion plan included Community District 1 (2020)Pandemic Response – Open Streets Open Streets program begins operating in 2020 and is made permanent in 2021. Mayor announced an Open Street in each borough selected to be a Bike Boulevard (2021)4

Jackson Ave BackgroundWhat is the Bike Boulevard concept?Roadway design approach that prioritizespedestrian and bicycle safety: Reduce vehicles speeds with traffic calmingelements Reduce vehicle volume and through-trafficBike Boulevard in Berkeley, CAwith regulatory changes (e.g. one-wayconversions, forced vehicular turns) Improve wayfinding with signage androadway markings Special attention to major intersectionsDiagram Credit: Alta Design5

Jackson Ave BackgroundProject Location Open Street location in Spring 2020The Hub Pedestrian, bike, and scooter activity Recent Bike Share expansion Several parks and schools, frequentedby seniors and childrenProject Goals Improve safety for peoplewalking and biking byreducing through-trafficEnhance bike network,open street, and parkaccessSt Mary’sParkLEGENDProposed Bicycle RouteFuture Bicycle RouteOpen StreetBike Share StationExisting Bicycle FacilitiesProtected Bicycle LaneBicycle LaneShared LaneSigned RouteRandall’s IslandConnectorShore Blvd6

Jackson Ave BackgroundExisting ConditionsExisting Cross SectionSt. Mary’sParkShared Lane Bicycle Route between E 145 St and E 138 St.JacksonAve OpenStreetSt Mary’s StJackson Ave Open StreetShore Blvd7

Jackson Ave BackgroundExisting ConditionsI-AM-PARK1PontiacPlayground3122St Mary’s Park 5Playground EastSt. Mary’sPark3PS/MS 54546St Mary’s ParkBallfieldShore BlvdSchoolsSt Mary’s St67Randall’sIsland8

Jackson Ave BackgroundObserved Issues Roadway blockages due to double parking fromtruck loading/unloading and passenger pick-up/dropoff. Vehicles often forced to bypass using opposinglane. Cut-through traffic along neighborhood streets,including industrial vehicles Significant congestion at Jackson Ave and E 138St due to proximity to Bruckner Blvd and Expressway Lack of crosswalks between signalized intersections Bike and scooter users riding on sidewalk to avoidroadway.The proposed Jackson Ave Bicycle Boulevard aims toaddress these issues by: Reducing through-traffic Adding pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure Improving safety at intersectionsShore Blvd9

Proposal: Reduce Through Traffic210

Jackson Ave Proposal: Reduce Through TrafficProposed One-Way OrientationAA: E 138 St to St Mary’s St: One-way NorthboundBB: St Mary’s St to E 149 St: One-way SouthboundCCC: E 149 St to Westchester Ave: One-way NorthboundThrough-traffic to be reduced Jackson Ave would no longer connect three truck routes,reducing cut-through traffic on neighborhood streetsLocal vehicle access to be maintained Conversions allow local traffic access, however vehicleswill only be able to travel along a portion of the corridorbefore having to turn off.Supports additional safety and traffic improvements Reduce congestion and “blocking the box” on JacksonAve at E 138 St Improve pedestrian access across Jackson Ave to StMary’s Park Reduce vehicular/pedestrian conflicts at Jackson Ave/E149 St Add pedestrian space and improve vehicular turngeometry at Westchester Ave New bicycle route connecting St Mary’s Park to AlternateroutesSt Mary’s StA11

Jackson Ave Proposal: Reduce Through TrafficBenefits of a One-Way Conversion Reduce vehicular turn conflicts with people walking and biking Reduce through vehicle traffic volumes Maintain local vehicle access to corridorIntersecting two-way streetsIntersection of one-way and two-way streets8 turn conflicts with crossing pedestrians4 turn conflicts with crossing pedestriansExample: Willow Ave, Bronx12

Proposal: Add Bicycle andPedestrian Infrastructure313

Jackson Ave Proposal: Add Bicycle and Pedestrian InfrastructureDesign Concept Overview Prioritize people walking, biking, and riding scootersInstall a two-way protected bike pathInstall new crosswalks across Jackson Ave at E 145 St, E 147 St, Pontiac Pl, 151 StExample: Willow Ave, Bronx14

Jackson Ave Proposal: Add Bicycle and Pedestrian InfrastructureE 138 St to St Mary’s St LEGENDConvert Jackson Ave to one-way northboundProposedone-wayorientationInstall two-way bike path along west curb,connecting to E 138 St, Randall’s IslandConnector, Willis Ave Bridge Reduce likelihood of congestion caused bydouble parking Redirect trucks away from neighborhood streets Will improve conditions at E 138 St and BrucknerBlvdSt. Mary’s lk15

Jackson Ave Proposal: Add Bicycle and Pedestrian InfrastructureSt Mary’s St to E 149 St Convert Jackson Ave to one-way southbound Install two-way bike path along park, across thestreet from school Add new crosswalks at E 145 St, E 147 St Reduce likelihood of congestion caused bydouble utesBProposedSt. Mary’s ParkWestsidewalkEastsidewalkExisting traffic calming elements: Speed Bumps (w/ 15 mph signage) Open Street location16

Jackson Ave Proposal: Add Bicycle and Pedestrian InfrastructureE 149 St to Westchester Ave Convert Jackson Ave to one-way northbound Install bike path along east curb to minimize parking loss betweenPontiac Pl and E 149 St due to driveways Add new crosswalks at E 151 St, Pontiac Pl Reduce likelihood of congestion caused by double utesProposed (E 152 St to Pontiac Pl)WestsidewalkEastsidewalkCProposed (Pontiac Pl to E 149 St)WestsidewalkEastsidewalkSt. Mary’s ParkExisting traffic calming elements: Speed Bumps (w/ 15 mph signage)17

Jackson Ave Proposal: Add Bicycle and Pedestrian InfrastructureSafety Benefits of Protected Bike LanesGrand St, ManhattanStreet designs that include protectedbike lanes increase safety for all users-15% drop in all crashes with injuries-21% drop in pedestrian injurieson streets where protected bike lanes were installed 2007-2017Willis Ave, BronxInjuries to cyclists increase only 3%,despite a 61% bike volume increaseProtected Bike LanesBefore and After Crash Data, 2007 - 20171,600-15%Total of 3-year 627533400Crescent St, Queens4993%200224231Total InjuriesMV Occupant Injuries Pedestrian InjuriesBeforeAfterCyclist InjuriesData from 25 separate protected bicycle lane projects installed from 2007-2014 with 3years of after data. Includes portions of 1 Ave, 2 Ave, 8 Ave, 9 Ave, Broadway,Columbus Ave, Hudson St, Lafayette St / 4 Ave, Sands St, Allen/Pike St, Kent Ave,Prospect Park West, Flushing Ave, Bruckner Blvd & Longfellow Ave, Imlay St /Conover St, Paerdegat Ave. Only sections of projects that included protected bikelanes were analyzed.Source: NYPD AIS/TAMS Crash Database18

Proposal: Improve Safety atIntersections419

Jackson Ave Proposal: Improve Safety at IntersectionsJackson Ave at E 138 St E 138 St is a Vision Zero Priority Corridor Existing Condition: southbound left-turning vehicles block the box creating significantcongestion on E 138 St approaching Bruckner Blvd due to short block Proposed Condition: converting Jackson Ave to one-way northbound would reducecongestion on E 138 St by rerouting Jackson Ave southbound traffic to Cypress Ave (longerblock can store more queued vehicles without blocking the box) Potential to close southbound slip lane between E 138 St and Bruckner Blvd and expandMorris TriangleBruckner Blvd at E 138 StFacing NorthJackson Ave at E 138 StFacing South20

Jackson Ave Proposal: Improve Safety at IntersectionsJackson Ave at E 149 St E 149 St is a Vision Zero Priority Corridor Vehicles on Jackson Ave oriented away from E 149 St in both directions Pedestrians and cyclists traveling along Jackson Ave would have an exclusive traffic signalphase with no vehicular conflicts Allows bike lane users to switch from east to west curbs while crossing E 149 StNew North-South cleMovementsDiagrams for illustrative purposes only21

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Proposal SummaryJackson Ave Bike Boulevard ProposalReduce Through-TrafficOne-way Conversions:A E 138 St to St. Mary’s St: One-way NorthboundB St. Mary’s St to E 149 St: One-way SouthboundC E 149 St to Westchester Ave: One-way NorthboundCLEGENDAdd Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure New two-way protected bike lane from E 138 St toWestchester AveNew crosswalks between signalized intersections Proposedone-wayorientationBAlternateroutesImprove Safety at Intersections St Mary’s StReduced Vehicular ConflictsSignal Timing ChangesNext StepsASummer-Fall 2021 Stakeholder Engagement Begin Implementation of Bike Boulevard23

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bike lanes increase safety for all users-15% drop in all crashes with injuries -21% drop in pedestrian injuries on streets where protected bike lanes were installed 2007-2017 Injuries to cyclists increase only 3%, despite a 61% bike volume increase Protected Bike Lanes Before and After Crash

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