Traffic
What caused traffic problems to increase in New York City?
More complex street system
About how many miles of streets and highways are there in New York City?
Has around 20,000 miles of streets and highways.
Why does the Department of Transportation work contantly to repair streets?
They work to avoid causing discomforts to citizens because of street problems.
What are sidewalks usually made of?
It's usually made of concrete.
Why is sidewalks considered important for many New Yorkers?
They are considered important because sidewalks comfort the life of citizens.
What was one disadvantage of the growing street system?
Many hours of traffic, similar to Guatemala.
What did the Grid Plan of Manhattan do to the city’s street layout?
It fixed block and lot sizes and imposed a rectilinear grid.
What is always necessary for city streets in New York?
They need constant repairs.
What features on sidewalks help make the city look nicer?
Street signs, parking meters, streetlights, and trees.
How do city planners decide to set traffic lights?
City planners watch how people cross streets and set traffic lights based on that.
Why does the Department of Transportation use cameras?
To monitor traffic flow across the city.
What was the plan made in 1811 that organized Manhattan’s streets into a grid?
It was called the Grid Plan, and it created the straight streets and blocks.
What does the DOT get rid of?
Potholes, sinkholes, ditches, hummocks, ponding
Why are sidewalks so important in New York City?
Sidewalks are very important because millions of people use them every day to walk but also help organize the streets and make it less crowded.
What do city planners monitor to improve the sidewalks in the city?
They check if sidewalks are overcrowded and make changes if needed.
How did the rush hour changed in New York City over several years?
The amount of rush hour has more than doubled.
When was the Grid Plan in Manhattan made?
In 1811
Why are street markings prerepaired?
It is prepared to distinguish the type and location of underground infrastructure.
What is required for all properties in New York City regarding sidewalks?
Every property must have a sidewalk from the right-of-way line to the curb.
What actions are taken when sidewalks become too crowded?
The city planners decides to make the streets wider, increase crossing time, or build pedestrian bridges.
About how many traffic lights are in New York City?
There are about 11,400 traffic lights.
What things do the streets in New York City protect underneath them?
Utilities and subway system
What is done before repairing streets?
The street markings are prerepaired to identify underground infrastructure.
What does the city do to help pedestrians at sidewalks?
The city installs pedestrian ramps where pedestrian walkways intercept the curb.
What is one solution used in serious overcrowding situations?
The city planners build pedestrian bridges.