P1254156856XgzDn

1
34th Street Phase II Transitway Concept
Bus Travel
Buses operate in a two way physically separated
transitway. On the west side of Manhattan the
transitway is on the south side of the street on
the east side of Manhattan, the transitway is on
the north side of the street. In the middle of
Manhattan there will be a plaza providing
additional pedestrian space, as well as a place
for express buses to pass local buses.
2
34th Street Phase II Transitway Concept
Other Vehicular Travel
Other traffic travels in one direction, away from
the center of the island. No through traffic is
permitted through the new pedestrian plaza. In
other locations, two general traffic lanes and
one parking/loading lane will be created.
3
34th Street Phase II Transitway Concept
Benefits

• Improves travel speeds for buses
• Improves service for both local and express bus
  service
• Increases crosstown transit capacity
• Significant new pedestrian space
• Additional pedestrian improvements at
  intersections
• Draws traffic away from the middle of Manhattan

4
34th Street Phase II Transitway Concept
Issues for further study
Traffic Operations

• Significant traffic analysis needed
• Through and local truck routing options
• Left turn lanes
• Turn restrictions
• Tunnel access

5
34th Street Phase II Transitway Concept
Issues for further study
Parking/Loading

• Provisions for curbside loading
• Loading on adjacent streets
• Local truck access to 34th Street
• Enforcement

6
34th Street Phase II Transitway Concept
Issues for further study
Pedestrian Issues

• Plaza location/design
• Locations for additional pedestrian space
• Safety crossing transitway
• Safety at median stations

7
34th Street Phase II Transitway Concept
Issues for further study
Coordination Issues

• ARC
• Moynihan Station
• Western Railyards
• Other development projects
• Other DOT studies