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Study Background

? 47 NYCT, MTA Bus and LI Bus routes ? hub for services throughout SE Queens

? Very high volume of bus to subway transfers ? E F J Z subway service

Study goals ? Improve bus travel within Jamaica ? Improve connections to subway and rail stations ? Balance bus travel with pedestrian and vehicle traffic

Study Progress

Data Collection & Bus Passenger Survey Initial Community Input Existing Conditions Evaluation Bus Use Forecasting and Issues ID Develop Preliminary Recommendations

Evaluate Preliminary Recommendations Community Input and Review Implement Desired Recommendations

Jamaica Bus Improvement Study

What We Learned

Field Observations

Many misaligned intersections and complex street geometry

Many narrow streets with heavy bus and local traffic

Existing bus lane markings are difficult to see and in poor condition

Community Outreach

Community Advisory Committee meetings (September 2009 and April 2011) Bus passenger survey (Fall 2009)

Findings:

Bus Operations: Undesirable bus layovers Lack of passenger amenities at bus stops Frequent bus bunching Long waits for certain bus routes

Traffic: Turns add to congestion Traffic diversions to side streets Confusing signage and lane markings Insufficient enforcement of parking and at busy intersections

Business Outreach

Survey of Jamaica Avenue merchants (May 2011) in coordination with the Jamaica Center Business Improvement District Business owners interviewed to better understand impact of bus lane improvements on Jamaica Avenue

What time do you typically receive deliver-

40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10%

5% 0%

Midnight 7 AM to 10 AM Noon to 2 PM to 7 PM to to 7 AM 10 AM to noon 2 PM 7 PM midnight

Where do delivery vehicles typically park?

In a bus stop

On a side street

Across the street from my business on Jamaica Avenue

In front of my business on Jamaica Avenue

0%

100%

Jamaica Bus Improvement Study

Bus Lanes in New York City

Bus Lane Elements

Types of Bus Lanes

Improved markings and terra cotta paint

Bus Lane Rules

Large, easy-to-read sign show bus lane and parking/delivery hours

OK

When the bus lane is in effect,

stay out of the lane except to:

? Turn right at the next corner

? Quickly drop off or pick up passengers

Offset bus lane

? One lane out from the curb

? Parking/loading/bus stops remain at the curb

Livingston Street, Downtown Brooklyn

Jamaica Bus Improvement Study

Curbside bus lane

? Buses only, during posted time periods

? Metered parking, truck loading at other times

Proposed Bus Lanes

EDGERTON BL MIDLAND PKWY

169 ST HOMELAWN ST

178 ST 179 ST 179 PL 180 ST

?

91 AV

146 ST 147 PL 148 ST

SUTPHIN BLVD 148 ST

153 ST PARSONS BLVD

HILLSIDE AV 88 AV

90 AV

89 AV 90 AV

150 ST

Archer Av Teardrop & Layover Area

94 AV 95 AV

JAMAICA AV

ARCHER AV

Jamaica Center

97 AV LIBERTY AV

160 ST

161 ST 162 ST

UNION HALL ST

166 ST 167 ST

164 ST 165 ST

165 ST Bu1s6T5etrhmSitnal MERRICK BLVD

88 AV 89 AV 90 AV

168 PL 169 ST

170 ST

171 ST 172 ST 173 ST

KINGSTON PL HILLSIDE AV

90 AV

176 ST

175 ST

JAMAICA AV

164 ST

163 ST

172 ST

168 ST

GUY R BREWER BLVD

LIBERTY AV

SOUTH RD

165 ST MERRICK BLVD

93 AV

DOUGLAS AV

LIBERTY AV

KEY

173 ST

172 ST

Study Area Existing/improved bus lane Recommended bus lane addition Recommended bus lane removal

180 ST 177 ST

158 ST

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? Bus lane hours to be determined

? Midday loading windows will be implemented where needed

Bus lane length:

Existing Bus Lanes Proposed Bus Lane Additions Proposed Bus Lane Removal New Total

1.6 miles 1.4 miles 0.1 miles 2.9 miles

Jamaica Bus Improvement Study

Bus Lanes ? Archer Avenue

Archer Avenue: Sutphin Boulevard to Parsons Boulevard

Bus Lane

Bus Stop

Archer Avenue: Parsons Boulevard to Merrick Boulevard

Bus Lane

Bus Stop

Offset bus lane proposed (currently curbside bus lane)

Benefits of bus lane improvements:

? Benefits 1,100 to 1,300 buses per direction daily ? Faster, more reliable bus service ? Improves eastbound bus and vehicle flow

Jamaica Bus Improvement Study

KEY

Existing/improved bus lane Recommended bus lane addition Recommended bus lane removal

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