"The redesign includes new concrete pedestrian islands at intersections to make crossings safer and less chaotic. The avenue's protected bike lane will also nearly double in width, growing from 5 feet to 9 feet."
"A new red-painted curbside bus lane will run along the west side of Ninth Avenue, nearly half a mile long, and will operate daily during peak hours to speed up service."
The NYC Department of Transportation is redesigning Ninth Avenue between West 34th and 50th Streets to accommodate increased foot traffic for the FIFA World Cup. The project includes a new 'super sidewalk' adding 9 feet of pedestrian space, expanded bike lanes from 5 to 9 feet, and a new curbside bus lane to alleviate congestion. Safety measures include concrete pedestrian islands at intersections. This area has seen 37 serious injuries or fatalities in five years, making it a Vision Zero priority corridor.
Read at Time Out New York
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