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Fowler Square Public Workshop NYC DOT, FAB Alliance, CB2, CM James, Assemblyman Jeffries, Sen. Montgomery February 16, 2012 Fowler Square B38 G G G B25 B26 B52 C C Fowler Square Fulton Street, Lafayette Ave, & South Elliott Place

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Fowler Square Public Workshop

NYC DOT, FAB Alliance, CB2, CM James, Assemblyman Jeffries, Sen. Montgomery

February 16, 2012

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Fowler Square

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Fowler Square

Fulton Street, Lafayette Ave, & South Elliott Place

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Fulton Street Buses

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Fulton Street Retail

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Fulton Street Retail

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Existing Conditions: No seating opportunities

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Existing Conditions: Uneven surfaces

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NYC Plaza Program

FAB applied to Round III in 6/2010. Fowler Square was selected in 2/2011

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Community Workshops held June 28 & 29, 2011

Hosted by FAB & Pratt Center for Community Development

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Community Workshops held June 28 & 29, 2011

Three configurations presented

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Community Workshops held June 28 & 29, 2011

Three configurations presented

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Community Workshops held June 28 & 29, 2011

Three configurations presented

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Issue: Traffic Network Impacts

Diversions caused by S. Elliott Place closure

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Issue: Traffic Network Impacts

One block diversion for SB vehicles headed to Fulton Street

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Issue: Traffic Network Impacts

SB vehicles headed to Fulton Street will take more direct route

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Issue: Traffic Network Impacts

SB vehicles headed to S. Elliott Street, south of Fulton

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Issue: Traffic Network Impacts

Peak vehicle count observed

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Issue: Traffic Network Impacts

Peak vehicle use per hour VS. Peak pedestrian use per hour

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Issue: Traffic Network Impacts

Low volumes compared to other plaza project street closures

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Issue: Traffic Network Impacts

Average vehicles per hour on S. Elliott between Lafayette & Fulton * 3-Day Average of Tue-Thu

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Issue: Traffic Network Impacts

Average vehicles per hour on S. Elliott between Lafayette & Fulton * 3-Day Average of Tue-Thu

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Issue: Traffic Network Impacts

No change at critical intersections, moderate improvement at S. Elliott & Fulton

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Temporary Plaza Plan

DOT developed temporary plan in response to 6/11 public workshop input

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Issue: Truck Loading & Vehicle Drop-offs

DOT to designate commercial loading zone and work with businesses/residents to monitor effectiveness

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Issue: Parking

Loss of only 2 parking spaces

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Issue: Emergency Access

FDNY Approves of the closure w/ access points

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Issue: Comfort & Safety at Night

New reflective surface & DOT to conduct lighting survey

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Issue: Comfort & Safety at Night

New reflective surface & DOT to conduct lighting survey

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Issue: Trash Pick-up

DSNY approves coordinated commercial & residential pick-up locations.

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Issue: Maintenance

FAB Alliance will be responsible for plaza maintenance.

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Issue: Full access to the public

Plaza is public, DOT property & amenities are non-exclusive. Anyone can apply to hold an event in the plaza, www.nyc.go .gov/ v/sapo apo

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Issue: Statue

The statue of General Fowler will remain in the plaza, explore upgrades in lighting, signage, location, and plantings.

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2011

Belmont lmont Plaza

Belmont, Bronx

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2011

New w Lots s Triang ngle le

New Lots, Brooklyn

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Plaza Toolkit

  • Paint
  • Gravel
  • Moveable tables/chairs
  • Umbrellas
  • Permanent benches
  • Bike parking
  • Planters
  • Granite blocks – informal seating
  • Street lighting
  • Signage – parking regulations
  • Concrete
  • Pavement markings
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Tool Kit

Bogardus Plaza at Hudson Street

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Tool Kit

Union Square North at Broadway & 17th Street

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Permanent seating: NYC DOT CityBench

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Bike parking: NYC Bike Rack

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Tool Kit

Umbrellas at Chelsea & Flatiorn Plazas

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MO MONITOR NITORING ING PL PLAN

After temporary installation DOT will:

  • Take additional traffic & ped. counts
  • Time-lapse analysis
  • Community feedback

DOT will present findings to CB in the fall

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Advanced Notification

3 signs installed on 1/28/2012

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Community Engagement: fa facebook cebook.com/ com/fowl wler ersq square re

DOT Facebook page launched 1/27/2012

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Community Engagement: Flyer

Distribution by FAB & DOT

Distrib tributed ed to:

  • FGKids list serve
  • TeamTish Blog
  • Community Board 2 Newsletter
  • Fort Greene Association List
  • Transportation Alternatives
  • "Make Lafayette Safer"
  • Local Businesses
  • Attendees of the June

Workshops (from sign-in sheets)

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QU QUES ESTIO TIONS? NS?