Post on 13-Jul-2020
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Bronx HUB: Multi-Modal Simplification & EnhancementE. 149th Street @ Willis, Third, & Melrose Avenues
Janette Sadik-Khan,Commissioner
Office of Alternative Modes
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BRONXHUB
Will
is A
veThird
Ave
E. 149th St
Mel
rose
Ave
Third Ave
Five-legged intersection with high pedestrian volumes, excellent transit connections & diverse retail destinations
Central Project Area: Intersection of E.149th Street, Third & Melrose AvenuesAND
Temporary Plaza on Willis Avenue between E.148th Street & Third AvenueAdditional area improvements including expanded bike network & additional on-street parking
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Can pedestrian safety & intermodal
transfersbe improved?
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How can congested, chaotic traffic & transitpatterns be simplified?
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HUB Simplification & Enhancement
New public plaza provides much needed pedestrian space and enhanced transit passenger experience
Intersection clarified with new pedestrian refuge islands & right turn only from Melrose to E.149th Street
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Intersection Operation at E.149th St./Third/Willis/Melrose Aves
Existing
September 2008 Implementation
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Greater HUB Area Improvements
= Significant intersection enhancements
Major Project Benefits
• New public plaza• Safer intersections & reduced
congestion• Safer & more convenient pedestrian
movements• Improved bus & subway transfer
access• New bike routes & bike to transit
connections
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HUB Pedestrian
Plaza
Typical PlanterTreatment
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NORTHBOUND
SOUTHBOUND 1
SOUTHBOUND 2
WESTBOUND
New HUB Area Bike Routes