pin x731.49 arthur sheridan enhancement project public
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PIN X731.49
Arthur Sheridan Enhancement Project
Public Information Meeting
July 24, 2017
Matthew J. Driscoll, Commissioner
New York State Department of Transportation
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Project Limits
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Project Objectives
Provide improved pedestrian access and connections between the communities to
the west and the Bronx River Greenway from Starlight Park to Concrete Plant Park
to the east;
Provide streetscape improvements, such as planted medians and buffers, street
trees, lighting, and improved signage;
Introduce geometric changes in the roadway in a manner that promotes traffic
calming and enhances safety for users;
Reduce the vehicular operating speed along the Sheridan corridor while
maintaining vehicular access to the community;
Reduce or alleviate existing traffic congestion on the Westchester Avenue exit
ramp.
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Existing Conditions
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Scope of Work
Introduce three (3) signalized at-grade intersections for pedestrian and
bicycle crossings
Convert Edgewater Rd. to a one-way street, add a two-way protected
bicycle lane, and provide access to SB Sheridan
Construct a pedestrian bridge over the Bronx River within Starlight Park
Provide two lane exit ramp at Westchester Ave from SB Sheridan
Improve landscaping, drainage, traffic signals, pavement and lighting
on the Sheridan
Create a Public Space at entrance to Starlight Park
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Typical Section
Proposed Section – Looking North
Existing Section – Looking North
Proposed Section – Looking North
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Jennings Street Intersection-Existing
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Jennings Street Intersection-Proposed
NEW PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
ONE-WAY TRAFFIC
ON EDGEWATER
ROAD
BRONX RIVER
WEST FARMS
ROAD
ACCESS TO
SOUTHBOUND
SHERIDAN FROM
EDGEWATER ROAD
WESTCHESTER AVENUE
EXIT RAMP
POSSIBLE CONVERSION
TO ONE SOUTHBOUND
TRAVEL LANE
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172nd Street Intersection-Existing
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172nd Street Intersection-Proposed
ENTRANCE TO STARLIGHT
PARK
NEW PEDESTRIAN
CROSSING
STARLIGHT PARK
BRONX RIVER
WEST
FARMS
ROAD
ACCESS TO
SOUTHBOUND
SHERIDAN FROM
EDGEWATER ROAD
POSSIBLE
CONVERSION TO ONE
SOUTHBOUND
TRAVEL LANE
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173rd Street Intersection-Existing
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173rd Street Intersection-Proposed
EDGEWATER ROAD
ENTRANCE RAMP
WEST FARMS
ROAD
NEW SIDEWALK TO
STARLIGHT PARK
E 174TH
STREET
NEW PEDESTRIAN
CROSSING
POSSIBLE
CONVERSION TO ONE
SOUTHBOUND
TRAVEL LANE
E 173RD
STREET
STARLIGHT PARK
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Pedestrian Bridge in Starlight Park-Proposed WEST
FARMS
ROAD
SHERIDAN
BOULEVARD E 172ND
STREET
BRONX RIVER
ENTRANCE TO
STARLIGHT PARK
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Note: These are examples from other parks and are being considered for the entrance to Starlight Park.
Public Space Concept
Improve Entrance to Starlight Park
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Safety Improvement Elements
Reduce speed from 50 mph to 30 mph
Install advance warning signs and flashing beacons
Install curb extensions at the intersections to reduce crossing
distance
Install 16’ wide refuge median island with bollards
Implement street lighting and drainage improvements
Provide a two way bike lane on Edgewater Road
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During Construction
Sheridan
Maintain 3 southbound travel lanes during peak travel times
Maintain 2 northbound travel lanes during peak travel times
Edgewater Road
Maintain 2 travel lanes up to the turnaround
Maintain access to businesses and sidewalks
Maintain parking lane
Maintain existing access to Starlight Park
West Farms Road
Maintain one travel lane in each direction
Close parking lane on the east side
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Schedule & Cost
Design Completion: Spring 2018
Contract Bid and Award: Summer 2018
Construction Start: Fall 2018
(Duration 1 Year)
Substantial Construction Completion: Fall 2019
Construction Cost: $97 Million
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Simulation of Proposed Design
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Comments
Send email to: [email protected]
For more information, go to:
www.dot.ny.gov/SouthBronx
Send mail to:
Arthur Sheridan Project Team
New York State Department of Transportation
47-40 21st Street
Long Island City, New York 11101
PIN X731.49
Arthur Sheridan Enhancement Project
Public Information Meeting
Matthew J. Driscoll, Commissioner
New York State Department of Transportation