Author: Joseph Morales

More Bus Lanes Are Coming To The City’s Busiest Bus Route

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By Joseph Morales

  The M15 Local/SBS is the busiest bus route in Manhattan and all of New York City. MTA statistics show that this route has ranked number 1 in ridership for five straight years. The M15 has also had at least three million more riders than the next busiest route in each of the last two years. This is no surprise as the M15 is the only form of transit serving the entirety of Second/First Avenues in Manhattan, which is considered by many to be due for a full length subway line. The route runs from East Harlem/125th St at its northern point, to South Ferry in the Financial District.

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How Could Transportation Be Improved On Roosevelt Island?

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By Joseph Morales

    For many, Roosevelt Island is a relaxing reprieve from all of the hustle and bustle of New York City. The roughly two mile island is known for its verdant parks and picturesque views of the Manhattan skyline, making it popular with tourists and locals alike. Almost 12,000 people live on the Island. Its location is directly sandwiched between Manhattan and Queens with the Queensboro Bridge running above its center. Between the iconic Roosevelt Island Tram, the F Train and the NYC Ferry, there are a plethora of transportation modes for getting on and off the Island. The island is also served by the Q102 bus to Astoria, Queens and the free Red Bus that traverses the island. 

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NYC Is Looking To Upgrade Another Western Queens Open Street

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By Joseph Morales

  New York City’s Open Streets program has helped New Yorkers to rethink what streets can be used for besides travel. Since 2020, many New Yorkers have rode their bicycle, ate al fresco at a restaurant, or engaged in another recreational activity on an open street. Others have used them to simply hang out or enjoy having more space than the city’s bustling sidewalks can typically offer. Besides being a fun place to be, open streets have made walking and cycling significantly safer in these areas than it was before the open streets program.

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The Last Station on Church Ave is Finally Becoming Fully Accessible

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By Joseph Morales

Church Avenue is one of the busiest commercial corridors in Central Brooklyn. The street is lined with a plethora of retailers and restaurants. They include everything from large national chains to ethnic offerings from around the world. The corridor also sits just two blocks away from Prospect Park and its largest cluster of sports fields in the Prospect Park Parade Grounds.

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Possible Loss of Parking Minimums for Residential Buildings Concern Staten Islanders

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By Joseph Morales

Staten Island is New York City’s least populous borough and is considered by many to have a suburban feel. Many people from the other boroughs and Staten Island alike even refer to the borough as a suburb in conversation. This suburban feel is due to the prevalence of detached single-family houses throughout most neighborhoods in the borough. In turn, these homes form communities that have a much lower density than communities in other boroughs. 

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Current Events From A Transportation Sense 1: The Pending Closure of One of Lower Manhattan’s Only Hospitals

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By Joseph Morales

WELCOME TO THE SERIES

              This series is meant to take a look at some of the most pressing issues in the NYC area and analyze how they impact people from a transportation point of view. Oftentimes, current events include situations where certain groups lack access to resources, such as quality education or healthcare. In other instances, they include policies and circumstances that affect people’s way of life. Regardless of the issue, transportation plays a substantial role in its impact as it determines how people can get to places to access any of their needs or wants. Here, we will break down this role in different issues and conceptualize solutions for issues that heavily factor in transportation. Join me for the ride as we explore the role of transportation in many of the issues we care about as New Yorkers.

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NYC Plans to Improve Bus Stop Safety Under Bronx Elevated Rail Line

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By Joseph Morales

New York City has many bus routes that run beneath elevated subway lines in every borough except Staten Island. These bus routes often serve riders who do not use the trains due to disabilities, safety concerns or longer walks to train stations. They also sometimes serve places that the train doesn’t, often when the train diverges from the street the bus operates on. 

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What to Expect at Queens Bus Network Redesign Final Plan Public Hearing

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By Joseph Morales

Queens is New York City’s largest borough by land area and second largest by population. Like other parts of the city, many residents rely on public transportation to get around. According to data from the NYC Department of City Planning, 37% of Queens’ households do not have access to a vehicle. This does not reflect the thousands of teens who do not drive and also rely on mass transit to get to school and other activities. 

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Major Structural Upgrades Coming to J/Z Trains in Brooklyn

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By Joseph Morales

  The J and Z trains(Jamaica Line) is an important line in the NYC Subway System. They are among the primary routes connecting some of Brooklyn’s busiest neighborhoods such as Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bushwick and Williamsburg to each other and Manhattan. In addition, the line travels into Queens, also serving densely populated communities along Jamaica Ave. Also, the Jamaica Line serves the Broadway Junction/East New York and Downtown Jamaica Commuter Hubs, which provide riders a plethora of connections for travel across the NY Region. As a result of these factors, the Jamaica Line serves over 62,000 riders daily.

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NYC Is Considering Bus/Safety Upgrades on Major East Side Thoroughfare

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By Joseph Morales

3rd Avenue is one of if not the busiest northbound streets on the East Side of Manhattan. Running from the East Village to East Harlem, the street is home to a plethora of businesses, residences and attractions. Major destinations on and around 3rd Ave include Union Square, the Chrysler Building and the Roosevelt Island Tram. 3rd Avenue is also located one block away from the Lexington Ave Subway(4,5,6).

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