"This process will deliver truly transformational, permanently constructed upgrades for the corridor that capitalize on the benefits of the busway and create a world-class street from river to river. The new slate of upgrades is intended to build upon the road's already existing busway, the only one in Manhattan."
"The busway, which was installed in 2019, only allows buses, trucks, and emergency vehicles on the stretch between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. The DOT touts the busway as a sweeping success, noting it has boosted bus speeds on 14th Street by 24% and ridership by 30% since 2019."
"The 14th Street busway is an example of how when we think boldly, we can deliver real results for New Yorkers. This project has been a remarkable success, delivering faster commutes and safer streets for tens of thousands, but besides a new coat of paint, 14th Street looks and feels like it has for decades."
New York City's Department of Transportation announced plans to upgrade Manhattan's 14th Street busway with bike lanes, improved bus stops, and enhanced pedestrian spaces. The initiative, called The 14th Street Plan, will include a public workshop on March 25 at Pratt Institute and an online survey accepting feedback through April 10. The upgrades build on the existing busway, installed in 2019, which has increased bus speeds by 24% and ridership by 30%. The project represents a 24-month, $3 million study funded by city resources, aiming to create a world-class street from river to river with transformational, permanently constructed improvements.
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