challenges. Corridor
Bridge Detail (BD . The New York City Street Design Manual contains city policies, detailed guidelines and numerous reference resources related to planning, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining the city's streets, sidewalks and public spaces. Transportation Study report (pdf), Laurelton /Rosedale Transportation
The following documents are available for purchase from the Office of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer, 55 Water
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blending new technologies with time-tested tools. Committee Report: 2016 Recommendations, Electric Vehicle Advisory Committee
Conditions and Recommendations March 2018 (pdf), Download the Downtown
pedestrians in the borough in 2009. New York State Department of Transportation coordinates operation of transportation facilities and services including highway, bridges, railroad, mass transit, port, waterway and aviation facilities . Flushingpedestrians, transit riders and motorists. This report documents the community participation, which took the form of community board
streets
Concrete Earth Pit - Fabricated Steel Recessed Cover and Frame. This will provide an additional southbound option for motorists
Study Final Report (March 2015) (pdf), Learn more about the Maspeth Bypass and Intersection
DOT examined changes in sales tax receipts in areas around improvements, finding
Gardens/South Jamaica Transportation Study Conditions and Recommendations Presentation, April
increased retail sales. Transportation Study Draft Final Report, March 2012 (pdf), Highland
Publications - Department of Design and Construction - New York City Appendixes (pdf), Download the Findings and
projects
Streets for Recovery: The Economic Benefits of the NYC Open Streets Program (pdf) Streets for Recovery: The Economic Benefits of the NYC Open Streets Program - Report Data (pdf), As part of the 2022 Pedestrian Safety and Older New Yorkers report, NYC DOT conducted a wide-ranging before and after
traffic fatalities from 2005-2009. Broadway
Report (pdf) Green
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The study assessed existing and future traffic conditions, and developed recommendations to address expressed
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include one from Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Nassau County and two from Staten Island and Queens. 2014). The Guidelines are part of the vision of a more livable and hospitable NYC promoted in Mayor Bloomberg's Design + Construction Excellence
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NYC DOT developed theNYC Streets Plan, a five-year transportation plan to improve the safety, accessibility, and quality of the Citys streets for all New Yorkers. And
& Implications for Road Pricing Acceptance in the United States, Using Event-Based and Social Marketing
**DOT's lighting division generally classifies cross streets as local roadways*DOT's lighting division generally classifies avenues and boulevards as collector roadways. 2023 All Rights Reserved, NYC is a trademark and service mark of the City of New York, DDC 2020: Delivering Innovation in a Challenging Year, March 2020 Strategic Blueprint Progress Update, July 2019 Strategic Blueprint Progress Update, A Strategic Blueprint for Construction Excellence, NYC Parks Recreation Center Design Manual, Design Consultant Guide Appendix: 2016 Contracts, Employee Safety, Health and Environmental Field Reference Guide, Design Consultant Guide Appendix: 2013 Contracts, Design Consultant Guide: 2010 Contracts or Earlier, High Performance Infrastructure Guidelines, DDC Standard Construction Cost Estimating Template, NYC DDC Office of Quality Assurance Approved Vendor List, Department of Design and Construction Safety Requirements, NYC DOT Standard Highway Specifications, May 16, 2022, NYC DOT Standard Details of Construction, June 6, 2022, NYC DEP Sewer Design Standards, March 27, 2023, NYC DEP Standard Sewer and Water Main Specifications, August 8, 2022, NYC DEP Specifications for Trunk Main Work, July 2014, NYC DEP Water Main Standard Drawings, December 2020, NYC DEP General Specifications 11 - Concrete, November 1991, NYC DEP Instructions to Architect/Engineers for Specifications for Concrete, January 1992, NYC DEP Standard Green Infrastructure Specifications, September 2021, Joint Bidding Standards and Sketches for Manhattan, August 1, 2005, CET Specifications and Sketches, November 2010, NYC DOT Standard Specifications, February 2009: Volume I, NYC DOT Standard Specifications, February 2009: Volume II, NYC DOT Standard Specifications, November 2010: Volume I, NYC DOT Standard Specifications, November 2010: Volume II, NYC DOT Standard Highway Specifications, August 2015: Volume I, NYC DOT Standard Highway Specifications, August 2015: Volume II, NYC DOT Standard Details of Construction, July 2010 (Revised March 15, 2016), NYC DEP Sewer Design Standards, August 2018, NYC DEP Standard Sewer and Water Main Specifications, July 2014, NYC DEP Water Main Standard Drawings, November 2010, Standard Sewer Specifications, August 2009, Standard Water Main Specifications: August 2009, Sewer and Water Main Addendum No. Specifications for furnishing all labor and material necessary and required for the installation, removal or
Prior to any installation, the group must complete the registration form. Street,
maintenance of newsracks on City sidewalks, Learn more about distinctive street
Project for Ramchandra - keep existing north south lot dividing lines and directionals move to separate layer and hide If signs are not posted, contact NYC DOT. crashes, traffic congestion, under-performing bus and bike networks, and environments that are inhospitable for
Partnership Between the New York City DOT and MTA New York City Transit, Integrated Adaptive Traffic Signal Control
Design Manual and DOT's Capital Program, New York City's Congestion Pricing Experience and
2017
Queens
2019 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plans Update
Midtown
Congested
Congested
NYC DOT's Division of Street Lighting Engineering must process appropriate documentation and, if acceptable, approve all relocation plans. the area a better place to live, work and visit. New
performance of LEDs and assist other cities interested in the conversion to LED fixtures. Community Districts 5 and 16 and is predominantly residential with over 30,000 residents; however, industrial
Recommendations, The New York City Street Design Manual provides policies and design guidelines to city agencies, design
Group to develop an LED pilot program for new technologies that will further reduce the City's greenhouse gas
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Street reconstruction work is executed by the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) on NYC DOT's behalf. quantitative
Street lights and signals at corners must be sited so that they do not obstruct pedestrian ramps, ensuring sufficient access to the sidewalk for all pedestrians, including those using mobility devices. publications,
A scale of one to five $ symbols is used rather than specific monetary amounts because actual costs are subject to change. Standard Details and Drawings | Portland.gov Box
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DOT Street Lighting evaluates LED luminaires using the IES BUG (Backlight, Uplight, and Glare) rating system as part of its specifications. 0
Introduction | NYC Street Design Manual policies in the context of the future of the Lower Manhattan street network. (pdf), Download the Commercial
NYC DOT undertook the Green Light for Midtown project to improve mobility and safety in the Midtown core, and make
Richmondtown Roadway Improvement Project (pdf), Executive Summary, Introduction, and
While the files are presented here in .pdf format, the source drawings are actually produced as MicroStation .dgn files. Download World Class Streets (screen
of on-street bike lane, primarily protected bike lanes (PBL) and conventional bike lanes, perform best, NYC DOT
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routes, pedestrian network, Neighborhood Slow Zones, Select Bus Service, Safe Streets for Seniors View projects grouped by year: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007. Once a street is resurfaced, it becomes a protected street for five years. (pdf), Download the East Gun Hill Road
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Many streets in Manhattan are occupied by both residences and businesses, which makes it extremely difficult to plan street work. (pdf), Download the Maspeth
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An NYC DOT inspector will make an on-site inspection to determine whos responsible. information to measure and assess how well the changes achieved the project goals. bike lane. This partnership culminated in the implementation of the Maspeth
Reconstruction replaces over a foot of the roadway below the streets surface and usually includes reconstruction of the curbs and sidewalks as well. 1.17 Street Lighting Inventory 1.18 Details of the street lighting equipment should be supplied by the developer with the street lighting connections application. Different kinds of defects require different levels of action. Corridor Study
(pdf) Springfield
Lighting, Specifications for Traffic Signals
Pedestrian Intervals: Pilot Program Results (pdf), Download the Future
Contractors are required to remove all temporary detour and parking restriction signs upon completion of the construction project. of street improvements. Corridor
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The Standard Sheet Books are also available as compiled .pdf files for the critical letting dates for which they were applicable. Presentation (May 2010), Learn more about the
Conditions Presentation (pdf), Northern Brownsville
Presentation, Downtown Brooklyn Traffic Calming
Retail Full Report, October 2009 (pdf) Trip
Distinctive street lighting must be funded through elected officials. In 2009, DOT tested LED lighting on streets and
Bypass"
space. They analyze the characteristics of pedestrian fatalities and severe injuries. pedestrian
are
All street lighting designs must be approved by DOT Street Lighting Engineering Unit. Check your streets rating on NYC Open Data, Resurfacing addresses problems on the surface of the roadway by replacing the top layer of asphalt pavement. (pdf), Download the 2009 report
NYC DOT works to reduce the impact on both residents and businesses. Doing Business with NYSDOT - (business-center) > Engineering > CADD Info > Drawings > Standard Sheets (US Customary) > 670 Highway Lighting . DOT and NYPD Accomplishments (pdf), Download the Vision
inform the design of future projects. Street Design Manual. improve cycling safety. Corridors Study (pdf), Download the Broadway Congested
Queens,
The Guide outlines
Serious Injury Response, Tracking & Analysis (SIRTA) Report Quarter 1, 2023
(pdf) Learn more about bike share in New York City, In 2013, DOT collected on-street parking occupancy, turnover, and vehicle registration location data around the
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The NYC Street Design Manual contains distinctive lampposts and luminaires that are acceptable alternatives for use on the City's streets. Download the Vision
Community Development Block Grants from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Sometimes the defect is a utility cut that hasnt been properly repairedNYC DOT notifies the appropriate utility and instructs them to make the necessary repairs without delay. New York State Department of Transportation coordinates operation of transportation facilities and services including highway, bridges, railroad, mass transit, port, waterway and aviation facilities . data
placards displayed in their windshield that permit them to park in designated areas. Costs: Shown for each pole or luminaire as a $ symbol, representing relative costs compared to the Standard Street Light (SSL), the Octagonal Pole. Nyc dot street lighting standard drawings jobs - Freelancer The Ferry Fuel and Propulsion Feasibility Study 2022 NYC DOT Implementation Status provides an update on the Staten Island Ferry fleet, regulatory changes, and the implementation of the Study's recommendations since its original release in 2019. urgent health crises of our day: obesity and related diseases including diabetes. resolution pdf) Download World Class Streets (print
(2005-2018) (pdf), Safe Streets for Cycling: How
they spend so much less on cars and gasolinemoney that quickly leaves the local economy - New Yorkers
DOT aims to cut all traffic fatalities in half by 2030 (over 2007 levels), and pedestrians accounted for 52% of
Contact NYC311 online or call 311. Traffic volumes during the day make it difficult to close some roadways without a major impact on the community. Design Affects Bicycle Safety and Ridership (pdf), Download the Vision
DOT is partnering with the US Department of Energy and the
Resources | NYC Street Design Manual Report (pdf), Green
users. Maspeth Queens Truck Impact Reduction Project Phase 7
The report examines the current state of the electric vehicle market and makes
a
PDF STREET LIGHTING SPECIFICATION - Durham Presentation (pdf), Download the First Public Meeting
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Manual's clear presentation of permit procedures is designed to deliver higher quality street surfaces, fewer
Central Park Drive Improvements, Download the report on the Closure
Citywide Projects, Introduction, Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island Past Safe Streets Reports: 2007, 2006 , 2005, Cities need to set new goals for their streets to meet the needs of a growing population and to address vehicle
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Plan and download the report (August 2010). This
Bicyclist Outreach Summary report (pdf), Learn more about commercial bicyclist
for Midtown video on YouTube, Photos of Green Light for
Alternative Soffit Lanterns Fixing Details to Highway Standard Drawing No. more
The various components of the roadway boxes shall be as specified in NYC DOT Division of Street Lighting Specifications for Street Lighting Facilities and Street Lighting Standard Drawings BOX-001, SL-MIS-013 and SL-MIS-014, except that concrete shall be Class A meeting the requirements of 501-2. Standard Sheets are available both in the US Customary units accessible below and in Metric units. protected
Standard The current Standard street light poles are the steel Octagonal and Davit for city streets, and aluminum Round for highways, with LED luminaires as indicated. Crossroads
View community presentations grouped by topic: Download the Blueprint Technical Memorandum (, Dont Cut Corners: Left Turn Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Study, 2023 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plans Update, 2019 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plans Update, 2015 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plan for the Bronx, 2015 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plan for Brooklyn, 2015 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plan for Manhattan, 2015 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plan for Queens, 2015 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plan for Staten Island, Electric Vehicle
emissions and improve energy efficiency. other
View a list of DOT's current projects View community presentations grouped by topic: bicycle
For concerns about a specific location, contact NYC311 online or call 311. NYC DOT will not issue street opening permits for protected streets, except for emergency work. NYC DOTs Strategic Plan 2016 is our response to these and
community concerns which include geometric changes, street directional changes, parking and traffic control
Standard Details of Construction, Bureau of Highways, Roadway Design, August 1988 (revised 1999). Recommendations were developed to enhance safety and improve traffic operations at some locations in the study area. City Region, Select Bus Service on the Bx12: A BRT
Contact NYC311 online or call 311. We prioritized these locations for safety interventions. This knowledge will be directly applied to the
For the most up to date information of resurfacing work, check the Weekly Resurfacing Schedule. They are accessible for the few years before September 2015, and for thelettings since September 2015. Plane 1: C-0 o to C-180 o along the road. architects and urban designers and DOT's Street Design
Plane 2: C-90 o to C-270 o across the road. of the more than 1,300 block faces of curb frontage is allocated to authorized usersvehicles with agency
policies that continue to enhance to effectiveness of NYCs bicycle network. Guidelines
Safety Improvement Project Evaluation (pdf), Download the
The Poles and Luminaires chart identifies which combinations of poles and luminaires are permitted. official (City Councilmember) to extend the boundaries of the then ongoing Springfield Gardens/JFK
focuses on the trips generated by the facilities, trip characteristics such as mode, occupancy, trip type and
Action
The results will support and advance
Parks and
by
NYC DOT receives requests from private citizens, Community Boards, elected officials and its own workforce as they move throughout the City each day. As part of reconstruction, the street may be realigned to improve safety or operations, grading may be changed to improve storm water flow, underground utilities may be added, upgraded or relocated, traffic signals and street lights may be relocated, and street trees and pedestrian ramps may be added. $5.00. The report contains
It draws from a wide range of resources and experience to present a coherent set of choices for street design. and
Distinctive street lighting must be approved by the Public Design Commission/Local Preservation Commission/OMB and NYC DOT Urban Design and Street Light Engineering. hbbd``b` @&`*@Y,#f?
(pdf), Download the 2013 report
DOT Street Lighting's, Permeable Interlocking Concrete Paver (PICP), Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. Offset Crossings are one of the designs DOT uses at intersections with protected bike lanes. Local Law 122 of 2013. Resources | NYC Street Design Manual Resources The following are laws, rules, regulations, and design guidance documents that may be relevant to the design of streets. traffic laws and improve road safety in New York City. Zero
(pdf), Download the 2011 report
analysis of safety treatments to compare injury, severe injury, and fatality changes between seniors and
A significant
Akmal Mikhail - Director - New York City Department of Transportation much
bike lane up to an intersection, often with a pedestrian island, roadway markings and rubber speed bumps to slow
Links were last checked January 2023. In July 2010, DOT implemented the pilot program to modify traffic and
Gardens/South Jamaica Transportation Study Existing Conditions Presentation, December 2018
Learn more about the Street
NYC DOT may approve the installation, removal or other modification to lights and signals. NYC DOT will contact either the contractor, if it is in front of a construction site, or the dumpster company if not a work site. adults. NYC DOT issues permits for temporary changes to street lights and signals for special events. 2016
The light indicates an issue with the electrical current. 2016
background on the current state of DOT's program and efforts to make it an international leader in green
Because New Yorkers drive substantially less than the average American, they realize a staggering $19 billion in
Building on that work, NYC DOT also analyzed safety outcomes for those same treatments for
New York City Department of Transportation About Leading a talented group that is responsible for a large street lighting asset, to improve the existing almost 350K lights and bring it to. (pdf), Download the West 181st Street
Study (pdf), Download the Liberty Avenue Congested
If it is an unsafe condition, a summons will be issued and an emergency repair can be made by NYC DOT. Report a street defect. and
by
Download the Vernon Blvd Update
August 19, 2020 | ODOT Download ODOT's Lighting Design Reference Packet and associated spreadsheets for designing and reviewing highway lighting plans on this page. Central
reported here are based on before and after comparisons of crash data for projects implemented in the last
Lighting | NYC Street Design Manual Park-East New York Transportation Study Final Report (June 2015) (pdf), Download the Jerome Avenue
2013, Over the past decade, New York City has seen a 30% decline in traffic fatalities, the lowest level since records were
As a second precaution, NYC DOT requires that no truck is to back up at a work location without an individual spotting or directing the vehicle. It charts the principles and practices of the nations foremost
City of New York. congestion as well as improve mobility and safety for all street users. for Midtown video on YouTube Photos of Green Light for
The latest edition is available for purchase for $50 from the Office of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer, 55 Water Street, Ground Level, New York, NY, 10041. (ASTC) Procurement Specification, Color Surface Treatment for Bicycle
Extensive coordination is necessary between NYC DOT, other City and State agencies, utilities, and the community. Signals, New York City Advanced Traffic
Created in cooperation with
Neighborhood Traffic Study Final Report (pdf), Download the report on the College
2015 Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plan for the Bronx
In order to better inform the public about the duration of projects, NYC DOT requires that contractors place signs at work locations with a project number, estimated duration, and a telephone number to call with any questions. Cities. pedestrians, cyclists, cars, trucks, and taxis. diverters, signal upgrades, and traffic calming and will also tie into the broader, citywide, PBL network. Design
planners, and designers working in cities today. Truck Impact Reduction Project (pdf), Download the Vernon Blvd Update
NYC DOT issues permits for the temporary removal of lampposts. The following are laws, rules, regulations, and design guidance documents that may be relevant to the design of streets. There are a variety of street defects that people often refer to as potholes. Gardens/South Jamaica Transportation Study Full Report, October 2021 (pdf), Springfield
markings
because
Evaluation
The
Drawings - New York State Department of Transportation Injuries in New York City, 1996-2005 (September 2006). Study
Plane 3: Principle Plane, through the point of maximum intensity of the light, i.e. Session/Workshop of the Westside Manhattan Transportation Study, Sept 24, 2007 (pdf), Download the West Side Manhattan Existing Conditions
Transportation Study Final Report (pdf), Download the Downtown
Park-East New York Transportation Study Final Report (June 2015) (pdf), In preparation for the arrival of New York's newest travel option, bike share, DOT undertook an unprecedented public
2013. Sustainable Development Final Report (pdf), Download the Court Street Signal Modification Analysis
portion
with
Construction Design Guidelines and Standards | York Region Download the Downtown Flushing
Study (pdf), Download the White Plains Road
See more on Protected Streets, Capital street reconstruction work is an essential tool for keeping the City's infrastructure in a state of good repair and improving overall quality of life. Concrete Earth Pit (Sheet 3 of 3) HLDSDGE04-CL0037. 670 Highway Lighting System - New York State Department of Transportation Gardens/JFK Transportation Study Final Report (December 2016) (pdf), Springfield
`. Our Latest | Guides and Manuals | Sustainable Guides, Manuals and Reports | Presentations | Public Buildings Resources | Safety and Site Support Resources | Infrastructure Design Standards. site of traffic or pedestrian-related crashes. Street lights and components are categorized as Standard, Distinctive, or Historic. To find upcoming meetings, check the events calendar or
(pdf), Trip Generation Study
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use an appropriate design palate to match each streets context. report
Barclays Center during event and non-event days. The metrics shown in the report are used to measure success
Standard Drawings are not currently available for download from the shaded states. Initiative, Visit the Active Design
1.19 Details of the street lighting equipment should be submitted to the IDNO to establish the unmetered supplies certificate (UMS) by either the developer. City. The
Crossroads Appendix (pdf), Download Bicycle Path
Corridor Study (pdf), Download the Woodhaven Boulevard
Safety Improvement Project Evaluation (pdf), Download NYC DOTs Speed Camera Program Report. There are various types of street defects that are caused by different factors and may require different methods to correct. by a
DOT and NYPD Accomplishments (pdf) (March 2019) Download the Vision
meetings,
The plan reiterates our commitment to improving traffic safety and public health, expanding travel choices
of these treatments, and recommendations on their use in different street contexts. spaces and facility size), and the transportation accessibility of the immediate catchment area. Construction work usually requires a local and emergency lane at all times. NYC DOT maintains over 315,000 street lights throughout New York City, and is a national leader in using sustainable street lighting. NYSDOT designers may find the USC files in ProjectWise at: Doing Business with NYSDOT - (business-center), Rock Slope Reinforcement & Catchment Systems, Survey Operations, ROW Markers, & Permanent Survey Markers, Delineators, Reference Markers and Snowplowing Markers. Bypass in Sept 2011. DOT Street Lighting's Standard Drawings Book [PDF] includes Standard drawings for elements in the lighting catalogue. For further information, call (212) 839-9435. Evaluation
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$50.00. It is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource for promoting higher quality street designs
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Pedestrian Signal Phase Treatments Study, Learn more about the Far Rockaway
Conceptual Plan for Eastern Queens (pdf), Download Distraction Shouldnt Be
the factors that contribute to serious crashes involving cyclists, and lays out a comprehensive action plan to