Q&A
Alternatives for crossing the FDR Drive near the project site
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Council Member Kevin Riley asks about alternative ways for the public to cross the FDR Drive in the vicinity of the project. Julieanne Herskowitz explains current options and planned improvements.
- Existing access underneath FDR crossings on 23rd Street
- Discussions with Department of Transportation to improve safety of crossings in the area
- Plans to enhance 25th Street as an important pedestrian connection
- Improvements include a raised crosswalk and bump-outs along 25th Street
- Enhanced connections to Asser Levy Park across from the project site
Kevin Riley
1:02:38
What alternatives are nearby for the public to use to cross the FDR Drive?
Julieanne Herskowitz
1:02:43
Sure.
1:02:43
Certainly.
1:02:44
So, right now on 23rd Street, there is additional access, underneath the FDR crossings, and we are, you know, discussing with the Department of Transportation opportunities to make crossings safer, along the streets within this area.
1:02:59
One thing we didn't note before but is important to note, 25th Street, for example, is an important pedestrian connection and one in which will be made much safer through our project with a raised crosswalk and bump outs, along that corridor, especially enhancing connections to Asser Levy Park just across the street from our project site.