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Major Protected Bike Lane Extension Coming To Upper Manhattan

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By Joseph Morales

Dyckman Street is one of the busiest commercial streets in Northern Manhattan. Its assortment of retail offerings from national chains to smaller businesses attract shoppers from throughout Upper Manhattan and The Bronx. In addition, the corridor is home to several restaurants including ethnic offerings like Cachapa y Mas and Chinito Latino Hibachi Fusion. The street also has a dense residential population and sits in between the Inwood and Washington Heights sections of Manhattan. Dyckman Street is served by the M100 bus route along with the 1 and A trains. The street is also connected to the Henry Hudson Pkwy and Harlem River Dr along with the greenways that accompany those highways. There is also a protected bike lane on Dyckman through its commercial core from the Harlem River Dr to Seaman Ave. 

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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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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 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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Marble Hill Borough Dispute Goes Back To American Revolution

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By Joseph Morales

               Marble Hill is a busy residential and commercial neighborhood located on the northside of the Broadway Bridge in Manhattan. It is the only part of Manhattan that is not part of an island. The neighborhood has two main streets, W 225th St and Broadway that make up the community’s commercial fabric. W 225th St east of Broadway is home to several major retailers including Target and Marshalls. On the other hand, Broadway is a hub for small mom and pop businesses including pharmacies and delis. The neighborhood has a dense population and many residents live in the Marble Hill Houses NYCHA development. The community is also home to the John F. Kennedy High School Campus, which is home to seven schools including Bronx Law & Finance and Bronx Theatre that primarily serve students from throughout The Bronx. The neighborhood is well served by mass transit with access to the 1 train, Metro-North and a slew of bus lines including the Bx9 and Bx10.

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