The article discusses the planned enhancement of 34th Street in Midtown, building on the success of the 14th Street redesign. It emphasizes the need for world-class transit services in an area primarily served by buses. Key improvements include shortened crosswalks, high-visibility striping, and expanded sidewalks to make pedestrian experiences safer and smoother. The initiative reflects a broader commitment to improve connectivity and safety for commuters in one of New York City's busiest areas, ensuring rapid and reliable transport options while minimizing traffic-related injuries.
The vast majority of commuters in Midtown are traveling by transit and they deserve world-class, fast, and reliable buses. After seeing tremendous success on 14th Street - where buses have sped up, traffic has virtually disappeared, and far fewer New Yorkers are getting hurt in crashes - we are excited to propose a similar design on 34th Street.
Shortened crosswalks to reduce the time and distance pedestrians are exposed to moving traffic and additional sidewalk space and reconfigured intersections for smoother foot flow will enhance the pedestrian experience.
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