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NYC's curb management action plan and initiatives
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Eric Beaton explains the city's approach to curb management, emphasizing the need to prioritize active uses over long-term private vehicle storage in busy areas. The Department of Transportation is implementing innovative solutions to maximize the utility of curbside spaces.
- The city is implementing a curb management action plan
- Curbside uses include pickup/drop-off zones, safety improvements, and public realm enhancements
- NYC DOT is leading in innovating and scaling curbside uses
- Upcoming projects include micro hubs within the Upper West Side smart curbs area
Eric Beaton
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The city has also advanced substantially in how we manage our curbside as we implement our curb management action plan, recognizing that in busy parts of the city, we need to prioritize active uses over long term private vehicle storage.
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We use our curbs to provide pickup and drop off access for people and for goods, to support roadway safety and public service delivery, to support the movement of vehicles and pedestrians, and to be part of the public realm.
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New York City DOT has been leading the way in both innovating and scaling curbside uses, such as with our forthcoming micro hubs within the Upper West Side smart curbs area.