October 2016 Open House

Planning for the Lower Hudson Transit Link

NYSDOT is sponsoring the Lower Hudson Transit Link (LHTL), a program of

technology and transportation strategies to improve travel conditions for all

travelers in the I-287 corridor. The LHTL won a $10 million TIGER grant from

USDOT in October 2015 and is currently undergoing an Environmental

Assessment that is expected to be ready for public review in late 2016.

Planning for the Lower Hudson Transit Link

Project goals

• Improve reliability and safety

• Offer more transit options

• Increase access to jobs and housing

• Complement investments made in building the NNYB

Project elements

• New transit service

• New bus stations

• Pedestrian safety improvements

• Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) system

The service to launch in 2018 will connect key residential and employment destinations on both sides of the river.

LHLT Bus Routing Plan for 2018

The LHTL service includes new transit vehicles, high-quality stations with passenger amenities, an easy-to-understand route structure, more frequent service, and distinctive branding that creates a unique system identity.

New Transit Vehicle to Announce the New Service

Community Transit, Seattle, WA

New and upgraded sidewalks along select segments of the corridor (including those identified in the Route 59 & 45 Safety Study) improve safe access to bus stations and enhance the overall pedestrian experience.

Upgraded Sidewalks

TriMet, Portland, OR

Ladder markings at intersections make crosswalks more visible to oncoming vehicles.

High-Visibility Crosswalks

High-Visibility Crosswalks

FHWA

Sloped panels create intersection accessibility for the disabled, while detectable warning panels improve safety for visually impaired pedestrians.

Accessible Intersections

Boston, MA

Accessible Intersections

London, ON

New bus shelters with seating and partial weather protection will receive unique LHTL branding treatments. Pictured here is a prototype shelter, already installed at Elizabeth Street in Tarrytown.

New Bus Shelters

Tarrytown, NY

New Bus Shelters

Exit 14 Park & Ride, Nanuet, NY

Real-time arrival information panels enhance the rider experience.

Real-Time Arrival Information

Ctfastrak, Hartford, CT

Real-Time Arrival Information

BusPlus, Albany, NY

Bike racks at stations and on buses promote multi-modal journeys, while high-quality station-area landscaping creates more inviting environments for passengers.

Enhanced Station Waiting Area

Capital Metro, Austin, TX

Enhanced Station Waiting Area

Ramp metering uses technology to manage congestion on the highway by regulating the flow of vehicles from on-ramps. Ramp meters improve safety and reliability.

Ramp Meters

Ramp Meters

I-80, Alameda County, California

Using TSP, the bus tells the traffic signal to hold the green light so that it may pass through the intersection to pick up and drop off passengers.

Transit Signal Priority (TSP) Lets Buses Move Faster

Using underutilized right-turn lanes at certain intersections, queue jumps allow buses to move past vehicle queues, increasing transit speed and reliability.

Queue Jump Lanes Make Space for Buses

Queue Jump Lanes

Bellingham, WA

Learn More at www.dot.ny.gov/LHTL

The LHTL website has newsletters, fact sheets, meeting materials, and other information on the project. Visitors can join the Contact List and leave comments and questions.