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    North Flatbush Streetscape Slides Sept. 28, 2010

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    This document summarizes a presentation made to Community Boards 6 & 8 about a proposed capital project on North Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The project aims to improve safety, accessibility, and public spaces along the corridor. Recent improvements are noted. Funding sources providing over $2.7 million are identified. Stakeholder input is summarized. Issues and opportunities are described for several intersections and triangles along the avenue. Conceptual designs are provided to expand public spaces, enhance landscaping and accessibility, and calm traffic through curb extensions and design changes. Next steps in the capital project process are outlined.

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    This document summarizes a presentation made to Community Boards 6 & 8 about a proposed capital project on North Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The project aims to improve safety, accessibility, and public spaces along the corridor. Recent improvements are noted. Funding sources providing over $2.7 million are identified. Stakeholder input is summarized. Issues and opportunities are described for several intersections and triangles along the avenue. Conceptual designs are provided to expand public spaces, enhance landscaping and accessibility, and calm traffic through curb extensions and design changes. Next steps in the capital project process are outlined.

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    This document summarizes a presentation made to Community Boards 6 & 8 about a proposed capital project on North Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The project aims to improve safety, accessibility, and public spaces along the corridor. Recent improvements are noted. Funding sources providing over $2.7 million are identified. Stakeholder input is summarized. Issues and opportunities are described for several intersections and triangles along the avenue. Conceptual designs are provided to expand public spaces, enhance landscaping and accessibility, and calm traffic through curb extensions and design changes. Next steps in the capital project process are outlined.

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    North Flatbush Streetscape Slides Sept. 28, 2010

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    Norman Oder
    This document summarizes a presentation made to Community Boards 6 & 8 about a proposed capital project on North Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The project aims to improve safety, accessibility, and public spaces along the corridor. Recent improvements are noted. Funding sources providing over $2.7 million are identified. Stakeholder input is summarized. Issues and opportunities are described for several intersections and triangles along the avenue. Conceptual designs are provided to expand public spaces, enhance landscaping and accessibility, and calm traffic through curb extensions and design changes. Next steps in the capital project process are outlined.

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    Photo care of North Flatbush Avenue BID

    North Flatbush Avenue Capital Project Scoping C it l P j t S i


    September 28, 2010

    Presentation to Community Boards 6 & 8 Transportation Committees

    Project Area

    Recent Area Improvements


    NYCDOT with input from BID and community stakeholders

    May 2009 Resurfaced Flatbush Ave between Atlantic Ave and GAP May 2009 New crosswalks and pedestrian markings at Carlton Ave April 2010 Increased left turn restrictions on Flatbush Ave; improves safety and mitigates congestion July 2010 Changed off peak hour off-peak Flatbush Ave signal timing; slows speeds and increases pedestrian crossing time August 2010 DOT selects Flatbush Ave for pedestrian countdown signals

    June 2008 North Flatbush BID

    Capital Project History

    public planning charrette

    June 2009 $200,000 streetscape


    improvement earmark from Borough President added to previous earmarks

    Summer 2009 W Architecture


    North Flatbush Streetscape Master p Plan

    January 2010 DOT commits $2


    million to corridor; begins project scoping

    February and June 2010


    Community stakeholder meetings

    Summer 2010 DOT drafts


    project scope and conceptual designs
    Image: NFBID Avenue Master Plan

    Funding Summary
    Source City Council Amount $200,000 Notes Allocation for Streetscape Improvements Allocation for Streetscape Improvements and Big Belly Solar Trash Compactors Federal Earmark Pedestrian Safety P d ti S f t Improvements

    Borough President Markowitz

    $447,000

    Congressman Weiner City Funds Cit F d

    $2,000,000 $110,000 $110 000

    TOTAL: $2,757,000

    Community Stakeholders
    North Flatbush Avenue Borough President BID Markowitz M k it Community Board 6 Community Community Board 8 Prospect Heights Prospect Neighborhood Development Council

    Council Member James Park Slope Civic Association Council Member Levin

    Stakeholder Input

    Sidewalk extensions at triangles and other locations to increase pedestrian safety Overall scheme is to Engage the Triangles; unique design for each

    Use standard materials to control maintenance costs

    Issues and Opportunities


    6th Avenue Triangle g

    Adjacent restaurants and retail Underutilized interior planting space Limited people space, lack of seating Inadequate sidewalks q Opportunity to expand triangle into roadway Historic clock

    Photos source: NFBID Avenue Master Plan

    Issues and Opportunities


    7th Avenue Triangle g

    Adjacent restaurants and retail Lack of seating Inadequate sidewalks Opportunity expand triangle into roadway

    Photos source: NFBID Avenue Master Plan

    Issues and Opportunities


    Carlton Avenue Triangle g

    S b t d d pedestrian ramps Substandard d t i Hi-speed turns from Flatbush Ave Opportunity to expand pedestrian space per recentlyrecently implemented markings

    Issues and Opportunities


    8th Avenue Triangle
    Non-standard sidewalk paving treatments; inconsistent and difficult to maintain Current St. Johns Pl and Flatbush Ave intersection problematic for motorists and pedestrians Opportunities for additional greening Opportunity for expanding triangle into roadway

    Photo source: NFBID Avenue Master Plan

    Issues and Opportunities


    Side Street Safety y

    Long crossings on most side streets lengthen pedestrian exposure time Wide turning radii allow for high speed turns from Flatbush Ave to side streets Peak-hour travel lanes preclude curb extensions on Flatbush Ave; opportunities on side streets only
    Photo source: NFBID Avenue Master Plan

    6th Avenue Triangle


    Proposed
    Use standard sidewalk materials

    Expand triangle

    Relocate R l t clock

    Add bike racks

    Enhance landscaping

    Create usable public space

    Install additional seating

    7th Avenue Triangle


    Proposed
    Enhance landscaping

    Add bike racks

    Widen and standardize sidewalks

    Install seating Expand triangle

    Carlton Triangle
    Proposed p
    Install new pedestrian ramps

    Add bike racks

    Expand triangle

    Expand sidewalks to calm traffic and slow turning vehicles

    8th Avenue Triangle


    Original Proposal
    Create layby for One Plaza Street drop-offs

    Redirect eastbound St. Johns traffic

    Dramatically expand plaza space

    Plant additional Street Trees Closure of St. Johns bet een between Flatbush and 8th Avenue Eliminate problematic bl ti intersection

    8th Avenue Triangle


    Revised Proposal

    Plant additional Street Trees

    Expand plaza space

    Improve problematic intersection

    Add bike racks

    Side Street Safety


    Proposed
    Installation of curb extensions

    Typical curb extension

    Untinted Concrete

    Streetscape Elements

    Steel-face Curb

    Standard Bike Rack Additional Amenities (to be maintained by BID): Movable Tables and Chairs Benches Type B Poles

    Photo care of ispynyc.wordpress.com

    Big Belly Solar Trash Compactors Reduce trash collection by 4 times or more Eliminate overflowing bins Included in DOT Capital Plan

    Next Steps
    Estimated Timeline

    1 - 3 months DOT: Final Scope; Transfer


    to Department of Design and Construction

    3 - 6 months DDC: Bidding Process

    9 - 12 months DDC: Project Design th 12 - 18 months DDC: Construction


    Complete

    Questions and Feedback Thank You

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