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New York City Department of Transportation Presented to Community Board 9 on February 9, 2016
Hillside and Metropolitan Project Update
2016
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Agenda
• Project update
– Design update
• MTA bus route change
• Timeline update
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Project Update
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Jamaica Hospital
Medical Center
PS
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Crash History
Metropolitan Ave at Hillside Ave
Injury Summary, 2010-2014 (5 years)
Total Injuries
Severe Injuries
Pedestrian 4 0
Bicyclist 3 1
Motor Vehicle Occupant 39 4
Total 46 5
39% of motor vehicle
crashes were rear-ends
in the intersection
100% of pedestrian
crashes took place
when pedestrians are
crossing with signal.
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Hillside Ave/Metropolitan Ave
Previous Design w/b Metropolitan Ave not
allowed straight at 131st St
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Hillside Ave/Metropolitan Ave
Updated Design Local access allowed on
Metropolitan Ave @ 131st St
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Project Update
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Proposed Improvements
Build pedestrian safety
island adjacent to PS 54
Stripe new w/b LT bay
Pedestrian safety island example
PS 54
* No changes to design
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Q54 Bus Route Changes
• Existing Route
• Proposal Background
• Proposed Route Modifications
• Proposal Benefits
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Q54 Existing Route
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Project Site
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Q54 Proposal Background
Background: DOT proposal to improve pedestrian safety at Hillside Ave and Metropolitan Ave will eliminate w/b Metropolitan Ave leg from
intersection. MTA buses will turn onto Hillside Ave before continuing on Metropolitan Ave.
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Q54 Proposed Route Modifications
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Q54 Route Alternative - Rejected
Background: Curb geometry between Hillside Ave and Metropolitan Ave does not allow buses to make the proper S-turn from Metropolitan Ave
onto Hillside Ave
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Q54 Proposal Benefits
Benefits:
• Returns 5-6 parking spots on Metropolitan Ave while only removing 3-4
parking spots from 131st St
• Adds one additional westbound Q54 stop on 131st St
• Relocated w/b Q54 stops have improved access to
• Trade Fair
• Jamaica Hospital
• Two additional connections with Q56 bus stops on Jamaica Ave
Issues:
• Bus required to travel on 131st Street between Jamaica Ave and Hillside
Ave
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Timeline Update
February 2016
Spring 2016
Spring 2016
DOT/MTA presents project update and Q54 route changes
to CB9
Q54 official route change/stop
relocation in place
Hillside/Metropolitan safety project
installation
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www.nyc.gov/dot Thank
You
Contact: Queens Borough
Commissioner's Office
212-839-2150