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SHERIDAN EXPRESSWAY –HUNTS POINT PLANNING STUDY
March 7, 2013
NYCDCP & NYCDOT ‐ SEHP 1
3/7/2013 NYCDOT - SEHP - DRAFT
AGENDA Review of Scenarios Traffic Model Results
•Travel Times •Truck Volumes •Summary
Next Steps
Truck Route on Local StreetsOak Point Ramp Area
South Bronx Transportation Network + SEHP Study Area
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SHER
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Hunts Point Food Distribution
Center
BRUCKNER EXPRESSWAY
LOCAL STREETS
CROSS BRONX EXPRESSWAY
SEHP Study Area
Trucks exit the Sheridan at Westchester Ave and continue on local streets
BRUCKNER EXPRESSWAYBRUCKNER EXPRESSWAY
BRUCKNER EXPRESSWAY
BRUCKNER EXPRESSWAY
OAK POINT AVE
LEGG
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BRUCKNER EXPRESSWAYBRUCKNER EXPRESSWAY
BRUCKNER EXPRESSWAY
BRUCKNER EXPRESSWAY
OAK POINT AVE
LEGGETT AVE
OAKOAK
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AMTRAK / CSX
• On/Off ramps going east and west on the Bruckner Expressway
• Ramp design requires approx 9,000 linear feet of roadway
• Design requires acquisition of private property and potential realignment of rail lines
• On/Off ramps going east on the Bruckner Expressway
• Ramp design requires approx 4,000 linear feet of roadway
• Less impact on private or rail properties
• Potential to remove traffi c from Hunts Pt Ave through Sheridan ramp closure
• Catalyzes changes to Sheridan Expressway at grade section
Oak Point Ramps
East Ramps
Improved access to Hunts Point
NYS Department of Transportation ‘Bruckner-Sheridan Expressway Interchange Reconstruction and Hunts Point Peninsula Access Environmental Impact Statement’ July 2010
NYC Department of Transportation Proposal to create direct access to Hunts Point
below grade
above grade
at grade
CROSS BRONX
E 174thE 173th
E 172ndJENNINGS
WESTCHESTER AVE
BRUCKNER EXPWY
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Cross Bronx - connections to remain
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Sheridan Expressway
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CROSS BRONX
E 174thE 173th
E 172ndJENNINGS
WESTHCESTER AVE
Key map
Local Schools
Whitlock Subway Stop
Starlight Park
Signature Properties
6 Subway
West Farms
Rezoning
Waterfront
Bronx River Alliance
Sheridan Hotel
Zoned manufacturing (M-1).
Sheridan Expressway - At Grade - Existing Conditions• $81M of public investment along
the southern Bronx River has led to a cleaner more active waterfront. Safe access remains a challenge.
• On the horizon - The Bronx River Alliance is expected to begin construction of its main offi ces at Starlight Park in the coming year
• Over 900 new residential units, retail space and a new school will be constructed over the next decade
• Institutions serving Pre-K-12th grades are located along the expressway. Walking routes from these schools to parks and nearby transit are complicated and can be unsafe
• Whitlock subway stop ranks near the bottom in annual ridership, ranked 389 of 468 stations.
• Properties along Edgewater Rd are zoned manufacturing (M-1). Seven businesses – primarily auto wreckage, storage and parts are located along the waterfrontt.
Sheridan Expressway - At Grade - Section
210’right of way
Signature Properties-R8X / R7X Sheridan Side-Max height along West Farms Rd +-150’H-Steps down at Boone Ave +-75’H
Sheridan Right of Way-Includes West Farms Road, Sheridan and Edgewater Road-Average width along at grade portion is +-210’W
Waterfront Lots-M-1, auto related uses-Private Ownership-Average lot depth is +-160’D
Bronx River-Average width along at grade portion is +-100’W
Copyright © 2013 Google
Crotona Park East/West Farms Rezoning and Related Actions Final Environmental Impact Statement, 2011
ROADOBJECTIVES-Decrease size, maintain function-Direct access to waterfront
VARIABLES-West Farms Road-Edgewater Road-Number of travel lanes-On/Off Ramps
OBJECTIVES-Re-envision given change to road-Upland and visual connections
VARIABLES-Size of development lot-Use-Bulk / Height-Density
OBJECTIVES-Improve Quality-Increase access and activity
VARIABLES -Greenway-Loop road-Fire access-Edge conditions-Primary / secondary paths-Plantings / seating
LAND WATER
SIZE / SCOPEADJUST TO VARIABLES
Objectives and Variables
PrecedentsGrand Concourse (E 161st to E 165th), Bronx
178’ ROW
16’ 36’ 10’ 22’ 8’ 22’ 10’ 36’ 18’
Octavia Blvd, San Francisco, CA
15’ 18’ 9’ 22’ 8’ 22’ 9’ 18’ 12’
133’ ROW
vehicular space6 travel lanes
60%pedestrian space
40% 2
shared bike lanesvehicular space8 travel lanes
65%pedestrian space
35% 2dedicated bike lanes
MOTOR VEHICLE
SHARED BIKE/MOTOR
DEDICATED BIKE
PEDESTRIAN
GREEN SPACE
PARKING
Aerial
Section
Street View
• Speed Limit 35mph
• Narrow lanes, shorter blocks
• Clear, deliberate separation of access road and central roadway
• Include mid-block or pedestrian only crossings
• Medians raised above level of street
Copyright © 2013 Pictometry International CorpCopyright © 2013 Google
Copyright © 2013 Google Copyright © 2013 Google
32’ 33’ 14’ 33’ 32’
144’ ROW
Lenox Ave, ManhattanPrecedents
1414’ 1010’ 3535’ 3030’ 5050’ 2020’
160’ ROW
West Street (9A), Manhattan
MOTOR VEHICLE
SHARED BIKE/MOTOR
DEDICATED BIKE
PEDESTRIAN
GREEN SPACE
PARKING
Aerial
Section
Street View
vehicular space7 travel lanes
53%
pedestrian space
47% 2
separated bike lane**Hudson River Greenway
vehicular space6 travel lanes
46%pedestrian space
54%
• Speed limit 35mph
• Pedestrian space near or over 50%
• Substantial pedestrian refuge areas in center of roadway
• Planted medians can accommodate lighting and amenities like seating Copyright © 2013 Pictometry International Corp Copyright © 2013 Pictometry International Corp
Copyright © 2013 Google Copyright © 2013 Google
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ALL DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE
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• West Farms Rd remains• Sheridan width reduced• Edgewater Rd demapped• Moderate reduction in ROW
• Increases waterfront lot sizes• West Farms Rd as buffer to truck traffi c• Westchester Ave SB exit removed
• Entire ROW is reduced to Sheridan SB and NB only• Westchester Ave SB exit removed• Narrowest ROW• Largest lot sizes for redevelopment along waterfront
• Connects Cross Bronx Expwy and Bruckner Expwys• East / West elevated crossings at E174th and Westchester Ave• Edgewater Rd/Service Drive main access to Starlight Park• Trucks traveling to Hunts Point must exit at Westchester Ave
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210’right of way
185’waterfront lot
155’ 240’
115’ 280’
Scenario Comparisons - At GradePlan Section
Scenario Snapshots - At Grade• Improved ramp access
with Hunts Points; fewer through trucks exiting to Whitlock Av
• Closure of Sheridan northbound ramp from Hunts Point Av
• Maintains expressway operations for entire length of Sheridan
• Does not require reconstruction costs for Sheridan boulevard section
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West Farms
Rezoning
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Scenario Snapshots - At Grade• Improved ramp access with
Hunts Point ramps; fewer through trucks exiting to Whitlock Av
• Closure of Sheridan northbound on-ramp from Hunts Point Av
• Pedestrian/bike access to Starlight Park, Bronx River & greenway across Sheridan
• Better access to Sheridan from Claremont neighborhood
• West Farms Road as service road physically separated from Sheridan through traffi c
• Maintains West Farms Road northbound from E 173 St to E Tremont Av
• Requires re-construction of Sheridan north section as boulevard
• Makes some land, now part of the Sheridan ROW, available for redevelopment
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Scenario Snapshots - At Grade• Improved ramp access
with Hunts Point ramps; fewer through trucks exiting to Whitlock Av
• Closure of Sheridan northbound on-ramp from Hunts Point Av
• Pedestrian/bike access to Starlight Park, Bronx River & greenway across Sheridan
• Better access to Sheridan from Claremont neighborhood
• Mixes Sheridan through traffi c with local West Farms Road traffi c
• West Farms Rd northbound only from Rodman Pl to E Tremont Av
• Most available space for development east of Sheridan
• Requires re-construction of Sheridan north section as boulevard
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Brief review of model process
• Morning period 6-10 a.m., Evening period 4-8 p.m.
• Future year 2035
• Traffic growth based on NYBPM population & employment estimates; Site developments
• Bronx sub-area modeled as capacity-constrained network; traffic signals, turn prohibitions, truck routes
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 3
Bronx sub-regional model
Capacity-constrained network
WEEKDAY MORNING TRAVEL TIMES Modeling Comparison of Scenarios
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 4
Route Travel Times – Morning Inbound to Hunts Point FDC via Sheridan Difference from
No Build No Build 7 – 8 min.
Modify-Separated 7 – 8 min. No Change
Modify-Combined 8 – 9 min. + 1 min.
Retain 6 – 7 min. - 1 min.
Sheridan Expressway Whitlock Av
Bruckner Blvd
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 5
Route Travel Times – Morning Inbound to Hunts Point FDC via Sheridan Difference from
No Build No Build 7 – 8 min.
Modify-Separated 7 – 8 min. No Change
Modify-Combined 8 – 9 min. + 1 min.
Retain 6 – 7 min. - 1 min.
Sheridan “Boulevard” Sheridan Expressway
Bruckner Expressway Ramp to Leggett Av
Proposed Intersections
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 6
Route Travel Times – Morning Inbound to Hunts Point FDC via Sheridan Difference from
No Build No Build 7 – 8 min.
Modify-Separated 7 – 8 min. No Change
Modify-Combined 8 – 9 min. + 1 min.
Retain 6 – 7 min. - 1 min.
Sheridan Expressway
Bruckner Expressway Ramp to Leggett Av
Sheridan Expressway
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 7
Route Travel Times – Morning Outbound from Hunts Point FDC via Sheridan Difference from
No Build No Build 8 – 9 min.
Modify-Separated 6 – 7 min. - 2 min.
Modify-Combined 6 – 7 min. - 2 min.
Retain 5 – 6 min. - 3 min.
Sheridan Expressway
Bruckner Blvd
Tiffany St to Randall Av
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 8
Route Travel Times – Morning
Sheridan “Boulevard”
Tiffany St to Oak Pt Av
Ramp to Bruckner Exp
Bruckner Expressway
Outbound from Hunts Point FDC via Sheridan Difference from No Build No Build 8 – 9 min.
Modify-Separated 6 – 7 min. - 2 min.
Modify-Combined 6 – 7 min. - 2 min.
Retain 5 – 6 min. - 3 min.
Proposed Intersections
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 9
Route Travel Times – Morning
Tiffany St to Oak Pt Av
Ramp to Bruckner Exp
Bruckner Expressway
Sheridan Expressway
Outbound from Hunts Point FDC via Sheridan Difference from No Build No Build 8 – 9 min.
Modify-Separated 6 – 7 min. - 2 min.
Modify-Combined 6 – 7 min. - 2 min.
Retain 5 – 6 min. - 3 min.
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 10
Route Travel Times – Morning
Bronx River Parkway
Bronx River Pkwy to RFK/Triboro Bridge Difference from No Build No Build 8 – 10 min.
Modify-Separated 10 – 12 min. + 2 min.
Modify-Combined 12 – 14 min. + 4 min.
Retain 10 – 12 min. + 2 min.
Bruckner Expressway
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 11
Route Travel Times – Morning
Bruckner Expressway
Bruckner Blvd Tiffany St
Inbound to Hunts Point via Bruckner Difference from No Build No Build 9 – 10 min.
Modify-Separated 11 – 12 min. + 2 min.
Modify-Combined 11 – 12 min. + 2 min.
Retain 11 – 12 min. + 2 min.
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 12
Route Travel Times – Morning Southern Blvd S/B from E Tremont Av to Bruckner Blvd Difference from
No Build No Build 7 – 8 min.
Modify-Separated 8 – 9 min. + 1 min.
Modify-Combined 8 – 9 min. + 1 min.
Retain 8 – 9 min. + 1 min.
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 13
Southern Blvd
Southern Blvd N/B from Crames Sq to E Tremont Av Difference from
No Build No Build 5 – 6 min.
Modify-Separated 6 – 7 min. + 1 min.
Modify-Combined 6 – 7 min. + 1 min.
Retain 5 – 6 min. No Change
WEEKDAY EVENING TRAVEL TIMES Modeling Comparison of Scenarios
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 14
Route Travel Times – Evening Inbound to Hunts Point FDC via Sheridan Difference from
No Build No Build 8 – 9 min.
Modify-Separated 6 – 7 min. - 2 min.
Modify-Combined 6 – 7 min. - 2 min.
Retain 5 – 6 min. -3 min.
Sheridan Expressway Whitlock Av
Bruckner Blvd
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 15
Route Travel Times – Evening Inbound to Hunts Point FDC via Sheridan Difference from
No Build No Build 8 – 9 min.
Modify-Separated 6 – 7 min. - 2 min.
Modify-Combined 6 – 7 min. - 2 min.
Retain 5 – 6 min. - 3 min.
Sheridan “Boulevard” Sheridan Expressway
Bruckner Expressway Ramp to Leggett Av
Proposed Intersections
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 16
Route Travel Times – Evening Inbound to Hunts Point FDC via Sheridan Difference from
No Build No Build 8 – 9 min.
Modify-Separated 6 – 7 min. - 2 min.
Modify-Combined 6 – 7 min. - 2 min.
Retain 5 – 6 min. - 3 min.
Sheridan Expressway
Bruckner Expressway Ramp to Leggett Av
Sheridan Expressway
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 17
Route Travel Times – Evening Outbound from Hunts Point FDC via Sheridan Difference from
No Build No Build 8 – 9 min.
Modify-Separated 7 – 8 min. - 1 min.
Modify-Combined 8 – 9 min. No Change
Retain 6 – 7 min. - 2 min.
Sheridan Expressway
Bruckner Blvd
Tiffany St to Randall Av
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 18
Route Travel Times – Evening
Sheridan “Boulevard”
Tiffany St to Oak Pt Av
Ramp to Bruckner Exp
Bruckner Expressway
Outbound from Hunts Point FDC via Sheridan Difference from No Build No Build 8 – 9 min.
Modify-Separated 7 – 8 min. - 1 min.
Modify-Combined 8 – 9 min. No Change
Retain 6 – 7 min. - 2 min.
Proposed Intersections
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 19
Route Travel Times – Evening
Tiffany St to Oak Pt Av
Ramp to Bruckner Exp
Bruckner Expressway
Sheridan Expressway
Outbound from Hunts Point FDC via Sheridan Difference from No Build No Build 8 – 9 min.
Modify-Separated 7 – 8 min. - 1 min.
Modify-Combined 8 – 9 min. No Change
Retain 6 – 7 min. - 2 min.
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 20
Route Travel Times – Evening
Bronx River Parkway
Bronx River Pkwy to RFK/Triboro Bridge Difference from No Build No Build 5 – 7 min.
Modify-Separated 5 – 7 min. No Change
Modify-Combined 5 – 7 min. No Change
Retain 5 – 7 min. No Change
Bruckner Expressway
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 21
Route Travel Times – Evening
Bruckner Expressway
Bruckner Blvd Tiffany St
Inbound to Hunts Point via Bruckner Difference from No Build No Build 6 – 7 min.
Modify-Separated 6 – 7 min. No Change
Modify-Combined 6 – 7 min. No Change
Retain 6 – 7 min. No Change
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 22
Route Travel Times – Evening Southern Blvd S/B from E Tremont Av to Bruckner Blvd Difference from
No Build No Build 8 – 9 min.
Modify-Separated 9 – 10 min. + 1 min.
Modify-Combined 8 – 9 min. No Change
Retain 8 – 9 min. No Change
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 23
Southern Blvd
Southern Blvd N/B from Crames Sq to E Tremont Av Difference from
No Build No Build 6 – 7 min.
Modify-Separated 6 – 7 min. No Change
Modify-Combined 6 – 7 min. No Change
Retain 6 – 7 min. No Change
TRUCK VOLUMES Modeling Comparison of Scenarios
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 24
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP
Roadway Modify-Separated
Modify-Combined
Retain
Bruckner Boulevard E/B at Hunts Point Avenue
– 610 trucks – 610 trucks – 620 trucks
Bruckner Boulevard W/B at Hunts Point Avenue
– 480 trucks – 410 trucks – 340 trucks
Whitlock Avenue S/B at Westchester Avenue
– 300 trucks – 300 trucks – 100 trucks
Southern Boulevard N/B at Westchester Avenue
+ 80 trucks + 80 trucks + 80 trucks
Southern Boulevard S/B at Westchester Avenue
+ 20 trucks + 10 trucks No Change
West Farms Road N/B at E Tremont Avenue
– 60 trucks – 80 trucks No Change
West Farms Road S/B at E Tremont Avenue
– 70 trucks + 145 trucks – 10 trucks
Bronx River Av N/B at Westchester Avenue
+ 30 trucks + 10 trucks – 10 trucks
Truck Volume Changes on Local Streets Weekday Morning, 6-10 a.m.
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NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP
Roadway Modify-Separated
Modify-Combined
Retain
Bruckner Expressway E/B over Hunts Point Avenue
+ 650 trucks + 690 trucks + 750 trucks
Bruckner Expressway W/B over Hunts Point Avenue
+ 550 trucks + 520 trucks + 300 trucks
Sheridan Expressway S/B at Bruckner Expressway merge
+ 350 trucks + 340 trucks + 100 trucks
Truck Volume Changes on Highways Weekday Morning, 6-10 a.m.
26
Proposed Ramps Modify-Separated
Modify-Combined
Retain
Oak Point Avenue On-ramp to Bruckner Expressway eastbound
790 trucks 800 trucks 810 trucks
Leggett Avenue Off-ramp to Bruckner Expressway eastbound
600 trucks 650 trucks 520 trucks
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP
Roadway Modify-Separated
Modify-Combined
Retain
Bruckner Boulevard E/B at Hunts Point Avenue
– 160 trucks – 150 trucks – 190 trucks
Bruckner Boulevard W/B at Hunts Point Avenue
– 220 trucks – 240 trucks – 210 trucks
Whitlock Avenue S/B at Westchester Avenue
– 180 trucks – 170 trucks – 30 trucks
Southern Boulevard N/B at Westchester Avenue
No Change No Change + 10 trucks
Southern Boulevard S/B at Westchester Avenue
+ 70 trucks + 50 trucks + 10 trucks
West Farms Road N/B at E Tremont Avenue
– 20 trucks – 80 trucks No Change
West Farms Road S/B at E Tremont Avenue
– 180 trucks – 30 trucks No Change
Bronx River Av N/B at Westchester Avenue
+ 20 trucks + 20 trucks No Change
Truck Volume Changes on Local Streets Weekday Evening, 4-8 p.m.
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NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP
Roadway Modify-Separated
Modify-Combined
Retain
Bruckner Expressway E/B over Hunts Point Avenue
+ 150 trucks + 130 trucks + 290 trucks
Bruckner Expressway W/B over Hunts Point Avenue
+ 330 trucks + 340 trucks + 270 trucks
Sheridan Expressway S/B at Bruckner Expressway merge
+ 220 trucks + 240 trucks + 130 trucks
Truck Volume Changes on Highways Weekday Evening, 4-8 p.m.
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Proposed Ramps Modify-Separated
Modify-Combined
Retain
Oak Point Avenue On-ramp to Bruckner Expressway eastbound
150 trucks 150 trucks 180 trucks
Leggett Avenue Off-ramp to Bruckner Expressway eastbound
310 trucks 310 trucks 260 trucks
SUMMARY AREAS Modeling Comparison of Scenarios
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 29
Claremont
Longwood
Hunts Point
Soundview
West Farms
Summary Areas
THE BRONX
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 30
Claremont
Claremont – Vehicle Miles Traveled Compared to No Build 6-10 a.m. & 4-8 p.m.
Cars Trucks
Modify-Separated – 8% No Change
Modify-Combined – 9% No Change
Retain – 2% No Change
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 31
Soundview
Soundview – Vehicle Miles Traveled Compared to No Build 6-10 a.m. & 4-8 p.m.
Cars Trucks
Modify-Separated + 3% – 2%
Modify-Combined + 3% – 1%
Retain – 1% No Change
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 32
Hunts Point
Hunts Point – Vehicle Miles Traveled Compared to No Build 6-10 a.m. & 4-8 p.m.
Cars Trucks
Modify-Separated + 2% + 5%
Modify-Combined + 1% + 5%
Retain + 3% + 5%
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 33
West Farms
West Farms – Vehicle Miles Traveled Compared to No Build 6-10 a.m. & 4-8 p.m.
Cars Trucks
Modify-Separated – 1% + 2%
Modify-Combined No Change + 2%
Retain No Change + 1%
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 34
Longwood
Longwood – Vehicle Miles Traveled Compared to No Build 6-10 a.m. & 4-8 p.m.
Cars Trucks
Modify-Separated No Change No Change
Modify-Combined No Change No Change
Retain – 1% + 1%
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 35
SUMMARY Comparison of Scenarios
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 36
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 37
Modify Scenarios
Objectives Impact
Improve pedestrian safety at major intersections and near public amenities
Significant improvement due to closure of on/off ramps at Westchester and Hunts Point Avenues
Improve connections between neighborhoods and waterfront/open space
Some improvement due to signalized, east-west crossings along Sheridan Expressway
Increase efficiency of vehicle access to the Hunts Point (HP) Peninsula
Access to peninsula improved due to closure of SB ramp at Westchester Ave and construction of new ramps into HP
Create opportunities for new development Development opportunities due to narrowing of Sheridan Expwy Right-of-Way
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 38
Retain Scenario
Objectives Impact
Improve pedestrian safety at major intersections and near public amenities
Some improvement due to closure of Sheridan Expressway on ramp at Hunts Point Avenue
Improve connections between neighborhoods and waterfront/open space
Potential small improvements at Westchester and Edgewater Road
Increase efficiency of vehicle access to the Hunts Point (HP) Peninsula
Access to peninsula improved due to construction of new ramps into HP
Create opportunities for new development No Change
NYCDCP & NYCDOT - SEHP 39
No Build
Objectives Impact
Improve pedestrian safety at major intersections and near public amenities
Small improvements due to DOTs planned improvements at Devoe/177, Westchester/Whitlock and Westchester/Bx River Ave
Improve connections between neighborhoods and waterfront/open space
Potential small improvements at Westchester and Edgewater Road
Increase efficiency of vehicle access to the Hunts Point (HP) Peninsula
No Change
Create opportunities for new development No Change
NEXT STEPS Scenario Comparison
3/7/2013 NYCDOT - SEHP - DRAFT
• Follow up on CWG comments and questions
• Prepare recommendations for Preferred Scenario
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