As in past years, the existing protected bike lane on the east side of Second Avenue will be kept clear by NYPD, maintained as a travel lane to accommodate emergency vehicles and dignitary motorcades. Traffic and signage will delineate and direct cyclists to the temporary bikeway. Second Avenue Protected Bike Lane Access: Along southbound Second Avenue, a temporary bike lane will be created between East 57th Street and East 41st Street, adjacent to the existing protected bike lane using both the travel lane and parking lane. Cyclists are advised that the temporary bike lane is a tunnel thruway with no turns: ie.no exit is available between East 40th and East 49th Streets. Barrels, signage, and tape will delineate the space for the temporary bikeway and direct cyclists where to travel. Cyclists will be directed to use one northbound travel lane through the 1st Avenue tunnel where a temporary bikeway will then transition back to the existing protected bike lane at East 49th Street. For the first time this year, the following changes will be in effect:įirst Avenue Protected Bike Lane Access: Along northbound First Avenue, cyclists will pass a security checkpoint at 39th Street, after which they will be able to travel on the temporary bike lane between East 40th Street to East 49th Street. Every year until this year, these lanes had experienced significant disruptions and closures during General Assembly week. The protected bike lanes along First and Second Avenue in Midtown are used by about 6,000 cyclists daily and are among New York City’s busiest bike lanes, completed in 20 respectively. We want everyone to be safe while continuing the urgent work between New York City and the UN to address the issues that so deeply affect us all."įor the first time this year, bike lane access will be maintained through the security zone along First and Second Avenues.
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"That's why we are doing all we can to help drivers and cyclists navigate all the changes during this time. However, we also recognize that all the added street traffic can present challenges for New Yorkers going about their everyday lives," said Penny Abeywardena, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office for International Affairs. "The opening of the UN General Assembly brings exciting events and opportunities to our city each year, including welcome foot traffic to local businesses. "Those that choose not to utilize public transportation and drive in the area must allow for extra travel time and exercise caution behind the wheel, remembering to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists." "The NYPD reminds commuters who travel by vehicle to avoid east midtown during the United Nations General Assembly, and to expect possible delays and street closures," said NYPD Chief of Transportation Thomas Chan. And we want to thank our partners at NYPD for their creative collaboration this year that will allow safe protected bike lane access along First and Second Avenues." In fact, our recent Mobility Report showed that cycling is now regularly the very fastest way to get around Midtown. "Drivers should leave their cars at home next week if they can - and try walking, taking mass transit, or getting on a bicycle. General Assembly sees some of Manhattan's most congested days of the entire year, and we want to get the word out early to ask drivers to use alternatives," said DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg. Citi Bike will again offer discounted rides during General Assembly week. This year’s announcement also introduces a new joint plan from the NYPD and DOT to maintain protected bike lane access along First and Second Avenues for General Assembly week.
Data from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) note that travel speeds in the Midtown Central Business District on those days are slower than on the ten traditional Gridlock Alert days around the November and December holidays. NEW YORK – The New York City Department of Transportation today announced its 2019 Gridlock Alert Days, which for the second year will include the week of United Nations General Assembly (September 23rd to September 30th). General Assembly from September 23rd-30th, when Midtown traffic speeds decline to slowest of the year for the first time since protected lanes were added, bicycle access along First and Second Avenues will be completely maintained for General Assembly week Contact: Scott Gastel/Alana Morales (212) 839-4850 Fighting Gridlock: DOT and NYPD Announce 2019 “Gridlock Alert” Days, As Well As Improved Cycling Access During Next Week’s United Nations General Assemblyįor the second year, Gridlock Alert Days include the week of the U.N.
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