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DOT Launches the NYC Plaza ProgramThis innovative City program will design and build public plazas in partnership with local nonprofit partners. The Plaza Program will transform underused street space into destination-making public plazas across all five boroughs. Through this initiative, DOT will work with local communities to determine sites for new plazas and target those neighborhoods that lack open space. The NYC Plaza Program is part of Mayor Bloomberg’s PlaNYC and the department’s strategic plan to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers by ensuring that everyone lives within a 10-minute walk of quality open space.
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 Mayor Bloomberg and DOT Commissioner Sadik-Khan Announce "Summer Streets," a Car-Free City Route for Health and Recreation Mayor Bloomberg and Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Sadik-Khan today announced Summer Streets, a new City program that will temporarily open a 6.9 mile car-free route from the Brooklyn Bridge to 72nd Street. Featuring connections to Central Park and other open spaces, Summer Streets will give New Yorkers unprecedented access to the streets for exercise and exploration from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on three consecutive Saturdays in August, the 9th, 16th and 23rd. Monday, June 16, 2008.  Read the press release Download Summer Streets Map (in PDF)Watch the video in dial-up or broadband
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Sustainable Streets: NYCDOT Launches New Strategic Plan NYCDOT's strategic plan brings a green approach to transportation that will simultaneously ease travel conditions in our growing city while squarely facing the problem of climate change. More transportation choices and more reliable travel -and streets that serve as public places in and of themselves-will improve our commutes and environment and represent a new frontier in efforts to improve the quality of life in New York City. Read the planRead the press release
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Best Bicycle Route and Viewing Locations for The New York City Waterfalls Enjoy The New York City Waterfalls on two wheels. DOT’s map and cue sheet shows the best bike route, viewing locations, subway stations and other destination points. Download your free copy here. Olafur Eliasson’s The New York City Waterfalls are presented by the Public Art Fund, in collaboration with the City of New York. Download the map and cue sheet Read more about The New York City Waterfalls
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City Launches Safe Streets for Seniors to Reduce Traffic Fatalities Among Seniors Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan and Department for the Aging Commissioner Edwin Méndez-Santiago launched "Safe Streets for Seniors," a major new pedestrian safety initiative for older New Yorkers, which will work in conjunction with the new All Ages Project that's re-envisioning what it means to grow older in New York City. The Mayor also released final 2007 traffic fatality data today showing that traffic fatalities in New York City dropped to the lowest level since records started being kept in 1910: 271 traffic fatalities citywide, down more than 30% since 2001. There were also an all-time low 136 pedestrian deaths last year-13% fewer than previous lows in both 2004 and 2005. Read the full press release. Download the map of the 25 Safe Streets for Seniors locations citywide. Download a complete presentation about the Safe Streets for Seniors program. Download the 2007 Safe Streets NYC: Traffic Safety Improvements in New York City report.
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DOT Partners with DUMBO Improvement District to Upgrade Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway Improvements include an extensive public art project and upgrade to the Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway as part of Mayor Bloomberg and Brooklyn Borough President Markowitz’s five-day celebration in honor of the 125th birthday of the Brooklyn Bridge. The permanent improvements feature wayfinding signage by Emphasis Design, and a public art lighting installation by Tillett Lighting Design and KT3D entitled "This Way." "The beauty of Brooklyn doesn't have to end with the Bridge," said DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan. "A single sign can mean the difference between finding your way and continuing on your Brooklyn adventure. Today, that adventure continues as we better connect the historic bridge's walkway with Brooklyn’s equally historic neighborhoods." The Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway Project was made possible by generous contributions from the City of New York, Brooklyn Borough President Markowitz, and Councilmember David Yassky. Additional support provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs – Percent for Art and the New York City Department of Transportation. Read more about this project from the DUMBO Improvement District
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2007 Safe Streets NYC: Traffic Safety Improvements in New York City This annual report describes the Department’s efforts to improve pedestrian and traffic safety at locations that have repeatedly been the site of traffic or pedestrian-related accidents. |
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DOT Truck and Commercial Vehicle Information DOT has created a one-stop shop for all commercial vehicle and truck information pertaining to New York City. This comprehensive resource provides helpful information on everything from vehicle classification, size and weight restrictions, truck routing and commercial parking as well as links to the DOT’s Truck Route Management and Community Impact Reduction Study material. In addition, the 2007 NYC Truck Route Maps are now available: view upper section (pdf) and lower section (pdf) or request a hard copy through the mail or by calling the New York City Call Center at 311 ((212) NEW-YORK from outside the City. | |
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Bike Helmets and Fittings While supplies last, the official New York City bicycle helmet will be fitted and distributed free of charge at DOT Safety City locations. | |
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