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Bronx HUB: Multi-Modal Simplification & EnhancementE. 149th Street @ Willis, Third, & Melrose Avenues

Janette Sadik-Khan,Commissioner

Office of Alternative Modes

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BRONXHUB

Will

is A

veThird

Ave

E. 149th St

Mel

rose

Ave

Third Ave

Five-legged intersection with high pedestrian volumes, excellent transit connections & diverse retail destinations

Central Project Area: Intersection of E.149th Street, Third & Melrose AvenuesAND

Temporary Plaza on Willis Avenue between E.148th Street & Third AvenueAdditional area improvements including expanded bike network & additional on-street parking

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Can pedestrian safety & intermodal

transfersbe improved?

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How can congested, chaotic traffic & transitpatterns be simplified?

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HUB Simplification & Enhancement

New public plaza provides much needed pedestrian space and enhanced transit passenger experience

Intersection clarified with new pedestrian refuge islands & right turn only from Melrose to E.149th Street

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Intersection Operation at E.149th St./Third/Willis/Melrose Aves

Existing

September 2008 Implementation

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Greater HUB Area Improvements

= Significant intersection enhancements

Major Project Benefits

• New public plaza• Safer intersections & reduced

congestion• Safer & more convenient pedestrian

movements• Improved bus & subway transfer

access• New bike routes & bike to transit

connections

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HUB Pedestrian

Plaza

Typical PlanterTreatment

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NORTHBOUND

SOUTHBOUND 1

SOUTHBOUND 2

WESTBOUND

New HUB Area Bike Routes