wow but 3 bridges that look the same?? jersey to manhattan should be done first imo.
i can't workout from the description of how the lower manhattan one will work? can someone draw it on a map? it just sounds weird! |
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‘Ribbon Bridge’ Concepts for Cyclists and Pedestrians Proposed Across Hudson and East Rivers https://www.newyorkyimby.com/2020/07...st-rivers.html https://www.newyorkyimby.com/wp-cont...ernational.jpg https://www.newyorkyimby.com/wp-cont...ernational.jpg I hope at least they are all unique in someway! Oh and 100 million each?? Pffffft yeh and the rest! |
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Existing tunnels and bridges are relatively narrow, and couldn't accommodate large expansions of walkways/bikeways, without reducing vehicle traffic to one lane in each direction. I wouldn't mind such a scenario, but I doubt it's feasible.
There have been no new bridges or tunnels to Manhattan since the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel was completed. Time for some new roadways, but exclusively bike- and pedestrian-centered. |
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The manner in which NYC utilizes streetspace is so wildly inefficient, that I can't help but wonder if people vastly understimate how much space there really is on these bridges. The tunnels is a bit less of a clear picture, and I could be somewhat persuaded of the need for new trans-Hudson crossings - but it's not exactly an easy thing to do. Still, I can't help but imagine bus (and/or bike) facilities could not be accommodated in tunnels as well. In any case, virtually no major capital expenses need to be spent to make any major structural changes (besides eventually making changes to any ramps that connect to local streets): it could be done with paint and signage, in the interim. https://i.imgur.com/PU2wCvw.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ajotCYT.jpg |
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Yeh I like Phoenix's proposal instead, though be nice to have a NJ to Manhattan crossing finally.
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But yeah...I think at a bare minimum, improving the GW Bridge should be a high priority. I've also always wondered if space could be redistributed in the Lincoln tunnel. But this is why the idea of simply making Manhattan car-free is so appealing: it frees up a lot of existing infrastructure for buses/cyclists while still accommodating freight/services. |
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As I said would love to see a new pedestrian/cycle bridge from Jersey City to Lower Manhattan at some point. |
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/06/n...-new-york.html
Floating East River Pool May Open to Public Next Year Under Hochul Plan The state and city will provide financing for the project, known as + POOL, as part of a broader initiative meant to encourage New Yorkers to swim. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024...y=75&auto=webp By Hurubie Meko Jan. 6, 2024 Quote:
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https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024...y=75&auto=webp Swimmers crowd into open sections of the Astoria Pool in Queens after sections were closed because of a lack of lifeguards in 2022. |
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More improvements to the Manhattan connection and 107th St pier...
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/designcom...RE-107Pier.pdf https://www.nyc.gov/assets/designcom...107pierArt.pdf |
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