108th Street Bicycle Network Connection

2015

New York City Department of Transportation Presented May 11, 2015 to Queens Community Board 3 Transportation Committee

Background

DOT is planning a redesign of 111 St in CB4

Community interest in a bicycle route as part of design

Proposed connection to 34 Av bike lanes and Flushing Bay Promenade in

CB3 via 108 St

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Existing Conditions: 108 St, Roosevelt Ave to Northern Blvd

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Proposed Conditions: 108 St, Roosevelt Ave to Northern Blvd

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Example of Shared Lanes

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Existing Conditions: 108 St/31 Dr, Northern Blvd to Ditmars Blvd

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Existing Conditions: 108 St/31 Dr, Northern Blvd to Ditmars Blvd

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Example of Bike Lanes

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Summary of Proposed Enhancements

108 St, Roosevelt Ave to Northern Blvd: install shared lane markings

108 St & 31 Dr, Northern Blvd to Ditmars Blvd: install bike lanes

Benefits:

Connects the Flushing Bay Promenade and 34 Av bicycle lanes to the proposed bicycle

route to Flushing Meadows Corona Park in CB4

No travel lane removal

No parking removal

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Contact:

Queens Borough Commissioners Office at 212-839-2510 or qbc@dot.nyc.gov