Nightime on 7th Avenue, Manhattan Filename: View 7thAveNight.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: Good lighting, wide sidewalks and local businesses combine to make this a successful street in both day and night conditions. Crossing 32nd Street on a Rainy Day Filename: View 32ndStXing.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: Pavement markings must be visible by motorists and pedestrians in all weather conditions; this well-marked crossing is an important link for pedestrian access to Penn Station. Aerial View of 42nd Street Crosswalks Filename: View 42ndStXing.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: NYC's bustling midtown crosswalks require carefully detailed curb, sidewalk and pavement markings. Note the locations and quantities of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. Bicyclist on a Rainy Day in NYC Filename: View BikeInRain.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: Cyclists travel in all kinds of weather, especially people who use bicycles as their primary means of transportation. Bicycle lane in Brooklyn Filename: View BikeLaneBrkln.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: Urban bike lanes exist in all 5 Boroughs of NYC. This lane in Brooklyn connects through a diverse neighborhood and connects schools, businesses, parks and residences. Construction Blocking a Bike Lane in Manhattan Filename: View BikeLaneConst.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: During construction, temporary measures must be provided to ensure safe travel of all road users. This bicyclist is being forced into the next lane because the bicycle lane is being used by a construction crew. Bicycle Lane at Night--Herald Square Filename: View BikeNight.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: This mid-town Manhattan bike lane shows the challenges of night time bicycling. The cyclists has no lights or reflective clothing, but the bike lane provides a buffer from both adjacent vehicles and an offset from the curb. Bicyclist Riding Uptown Filename: View BikeonStreet.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: This bicyclists is riding in traffic uptown past Bryant Park. There are no bike lanes present, and he is crossing against the signal to get ahead of the motor vehicles behind him. Midtown Manhattan Bicycle Racks Filename: View BikeParking.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: New bicycle racks in NYC provide short-term parking , but demand exceeds supply--note the bike locked to the light pole and the scooter parked in the bike rack. A Broken Pedestrian Signal Filename: View BrokenSignal.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: This new pedestrian signal has been damaged and no longer works--but people still need to get across this busy intersection below the Brooklyn Bridge. Shared-Use Path on the Brooklyn Bridge Filename: View BrooklynBridge.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: The Brooklyn Bridge is a vital link for bicyclists and pedestrians. Note the separated bicyclist and pedestrian lanes on the path, which is elevated above the motor vehicle lanes. Public Space in Bryant Square Park Filename: View BryantPark.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: Bryant Square Park is an excellent example of the high-quality public places that ensure a good pedestrian environment. Note the moveable seating in this section of the park in front of the New York Public Library. New Bike Lane and Traffic Calming on Broadway Filename: View BikewayLane.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: This section of Broadway at Herald Square features new bicyclists and pedestrian space created from former motor vehicle lanes. Plantings, bollards and other traffic calming devices create a safer environment for all forms of traffic. Car-Pedestrian Conflict at Crosswalk Filename: View CarPedXIng.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: This crossing at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn shows a motorist illegally entering the crosswalk while pedestrians are crossing the street. This is a common conflict and a serious safety issue. Mid-Block Crossing at the Chrysler Building Filename: View ChryslerEntry.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: This overhead image shows how pedestrians and motorists behave at a busy mid-block location. The building entrance is half a block away from the nearest signalized crossing, and pedestrians choose the shortest distance to cross the street. NYC Green Streets Median in Brooklyn Filename: View CityGreen.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: Traffic calming can be combined with open space and beautification projects, as shown by this landscaped median created by the NYC 'Green Streets' program. Crosswalk at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn Filename: View GrandArmyPl.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: Pedestrians, bicyclists and scooters use this crosswalk at Grand Army Plaza near the entrance to Prospect Park. People of all ages and abilities need to cross the street safely. Pedestrian Crossing at Macy's, Herald Square Filename: View HeraldSq.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: This intersection includes the World's Largest Store--proof that 'Big Box' retail is not always anti-pedestrian. Note that the median island doesn't have an ADA-compliant cut-through, making the crossing difficult for both pedestrians and bicyclists. Bicyclist in Times Square Traffic Filename: View InTraffic.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: This bicyclist is sharing the road with some high-volume traffic in Times Square. Motor vehicles are moving slowly through this traffic-calmed section. Postal Workers Crossing the Street Filename: View MailXing.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: Accessible (ADA compliant) street crossings are not just for disabled people. These letter carriers appreciate the curb ramps, pedestrian signals and pavement markings--and so do people pushing children in strollers, tourists with luggage, delivery messengers and many others. Pedestrian Crossing Midblock near Brooklyn Bridge Filename: View MidBlockPed.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: This pedestrian is following a straight line to his destination, which means crossing between cars waiting at a signalized intersection. Pedestrians Crossing 42nd Street Midblock Filename: View MidBlockXing.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: Long distances between signals and complicated turning movements at intersections are often avoided by pedestrians crossing at midblock locations. ADA Access to Transit Filename: View SubwayADA.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: Pedestrians and bicyclists of all agencies and abilities are transit customers. Providing access is required by the ADA, and is good business for transit agencies. Crossing the Street on the Way to the Park Filename: View TennisXing.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: These people are going to play tennis, and are walking and skating to the park. If we want to achieve healthy communities, pedestrian facilities are an important connection. New Bike Lanes in Times Square Filename: View TimesSquare.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: Bicycle lanes and traffic calming have been provided at Times Square, known as the 'crossroads of the world.' If this intersection can be made bicyclist friendly, then it is possible anywhere. Walking to a Park in Brooklyn Filename: View WalktoPark.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: People of all ages and abilities need access to open space and recreation. Sidewalks provide that connection in urban areas. New Hudson River Park Shared-Use Path Filename: View WestSidePath.jpg      Download Location: New York City Synopsis: This new path is part of the proposed 350-mile New York City Greenway system, and represents a state-of-the-art design for the West Side of Manhattan. Notice the crosswalk detailing and pavement markings, as well as the new development projects being built along the trail. Staged Parking Filename: View BikeParkGrandArmy2.jpg      Download Location: Brooklyn Synopsis: When there is no available parking, people are forced to use whatever exists Using light posts and parking meter stands Filename: View BikeParkNearUN.jpg      Download Location: Manhattan Synopsis: Another example of what people will do with lack of parking

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