34 th Street Phase II Transitway Concept

1. 34th Street Phase II Transitway Concept Bus Travel Buses operate in a two way physically separated transitway. On the west side of Manhattan the transitway is on the south side of the street; on the east side of Manhattan, the transitway is on the north side of the street. In the middle of Manhattan there will be a plaza providing additional pedestrian space, as well as a place for express buses to pass local buses.

2. 34th Street Phase II Transitway Concept Other Vehicular Travel Other traffic travels in one direction, away from the center of the island. No through traffic is permitted through the new pedestrian plaza. In other locations, two general traffic lanes and one parking/loading lane will be created.

3. 34th Street Phase II Transitway Concept Benefits: • Improves travel speeds for buses • Improves service for both local and express bus service • Increases crosstown transit capacity • Significant new pedestrian space • Additional pedestrian improvements at intersections • Draws traffic away from the middle of Manhattan

4. 34th Street Phase II Transitway Concept Issues for further study: Traffic Operations • Significant traffic analysis needed • Through and local truck routing options • Left turn lanes • Turn restrictions • Tunnel access

5. 34th Street Phase II Transitway Concept Issues for further study: Parking/Loading • Provisions for curbside loading • Loading on adjacent streets • Local truck access to 34th Street • Enforcement

6. 34th Street Phase II Transitway Concept Issues for further study: Pedestrian Issues • Plaza location/design • Locations for additional pedestrian space • Safety crossing transitway • Safety at median stations

7. 34th Street Phase II Transitway Concept Issues for further study: Coordination Issues • ARC • Moynihan Station • Western Railyards • Other development projects • Other DOT studies