Roosevelt Island

Tramway
Modernization Traffic Circulation Examination and Recommendations
Project

Primary Concerns
Pedestrian Safety
Traffic Congestion
Signage

Secondary Concerns
Commercial Loading Zone
On-street Parking
Roosevelt Island
Tramway
Modernization Traffic Circulation Examination and Recommendations
Project
Roosevelt Island
Tramway
Modernization Traffic Circulation Examination and Recommendations
Project
Roosevelt Island
Tramway
Modernization Traffic Circulation Examination and Recommendations
Project

Station Area Recommendations

• Re-stripe and sign West Drive for one-way, clockwise operation for all
vehicles.
• Create bus turn-out for 2 buses along station frontage.
• Dedicate area along the west side of West Drive to commercial loading
zone.
• Eliminate southern crosswalk.
Roosevelt Island
Tramway
Modernization Traffic Circulation Examination and Recommendations
Project

Field Modification Notes

1.Remove existing "NO U-TURN" sign.
2.Remove existing "STOP" sign assembly.
3.Install new ground mounted "LOADING ZONE" sign and post.
4.Install new ground mounted "BUS STOP" sign and post.
5.Install new "STOP" sign and post.
Roosevelt Island
Tramway
Modernization Traffic Circulation Examination and Recommendations
Project

Station Area Comparison

Current Pattern Proposed Pattern
8 conflict points (2 crosswalks w/ 2 directions) 2 conflict points (1 crosswalk w/ 1 direction)
Two-way traffic One-way traffic
Far side drop off/ pick up Near side drop off/ pick up
No loading zone Dedicated loading zone

200' walk distance from turn out to station (approx. 60 seconds) 320' walk distance from Main Street stop to station (approx. 91 seconds)

Does not allow legal passing of stopped vehicles Eliminates bus blockage and hazardous passing maneuvers
High congestion potential Low congestion potential
No on-street parking Allows 29 additional on site parking spaces
Reduces roadway curvature
Allows station frontage dedicated bus stop for 2 buses simultaneously
Complies with approved Riverwalk plans for restoration to one-way
operation
Roosevelt Island
Tramway
Modernization Traffic Circulation Examination and Recommendations
Project

Main Street @ West Drive Recommendations

Update pavement markings and signage to support new traffic pattern.
• Install pavement arrows
• Install new signs
• Remove non-standard signs
Roosevelt Island
Tramway
Modernization Traffic Circulation Examination and Recommendations
Project

Field Modification Notes

1.Install sign panel "C" and post.
2.Install sign panels "D' and "A" and
post.
3.Install sign panel "D" on existing
post.
4.install sign panel "B" on existing
post.
5.Install sign panels "E" and post.
6.Install sign panel "E" on existing
post.
7.Remove existing roundabout symbol
and "ALL TRUCKS" sign panels and
install sign panels "D1" and "J".
8.Install sign panels "K" and "M" and
post.
9.Install sign panel "L" on temporary
stand.
10.Install sign panel "I" and new post.
Roosevelt Island
Tramway
Modernization Traffic Circulation Examination and Recommendations
Project

Main Street @ West Drive Comparison

Current Pattern Proposed Pattern

5 conflict points (3 crosswalks) 4 conflict points (3 crosswalks)

Two-way traffic (except buses and trucks) One-way traffic on West Drive (all vehicles)

U-turns permitted U-turns maintained

Non-standard signs Standardized signs

Improved vehicle guidance with new markings and signs

Roosevelt Island
Tramway
Modernization Traffic Circulation Examination and Recommendations
Project

Additional Considerations
• Effect on travel time and bus headway.
• Future location of Tramway stop.
• Determine best location

• Potential expansion of loading zone.

• Kiss and Ride
Roosevelt Island
Tramway
Modernization Traffic Circulation Examination and Recommendations
Project

QUESTIONS?