"The redesign promises to add more pedestrian space, widen the street's protected bike lane, and extend its painted bus lane to 50th Street."
"Ninth Avenue will be a hub of activity during this summer's World Cup, with visitors from around the world and increased traffic at the Lincoln Tunnel and the Port Authority Bus Terminal."
"DOT found that while pedestrians and cyclists account for 51% of the street's usage, 64% of the space is currently afforded to car drivers."
A 16-block section of Ninth Avenue in Manhattan will undergo a redesign to accommodate increased traffic during the FIFA World Cup. The Department of Transportation plans to add more pedestrian space, widen the protected bike lane, and extend the bus lane. This area, identified as a priority corridor under the Vision Zero initiative, has seen one fatality and 36 serious injuries in the past five years. The redesign aims to better serve the majority of users who walk, bike, or use buses.
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