An updated version of the agency's strategic plan aims to double bicycle modeshare by 2012 compared to 2007 levels.
Eighteen months after publishing a strategic plan that set goals for reducing traffic injuries, increasing bike modeshare, and improving bus performance, the New York City Department of Transportation has released a revised version with new performance targets. Streetsblog reports on some of the major updates:
- Bicycle modeshare targets are more ambitious than before. The goal is now to double bike commuting by 2012 and triple it by 2017 compared to 2007 levels. The previous goal was to double cycling by 2015.
- The agency hints at the scale of its bike-share plans for the first time, saying they will consider a network for "Manhattan and surrounding areas."
- DOT will continue to draw from the templates in its new Street Design Manual, experimenting with shared streets and other treatments.
Read the full story: NYCDOT Ups the Livable Streets Ante in Revised Strategic Plan
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