This five-legged intersection in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx suffered from a variety of safety issues for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers alike. Improvements were completed in the Summer of 2010. Based on collaboration with community members, NYCDOT shortened crosswalks and added landscaped refuge islands in order to streamline the flow of traffic and reduce congestion. This in turn, helped to increase safety for all users. Changes were then evaluated to determine which elements of the re-design would remain as permanent measures for capital construction.
NYCDOT held a public meeting with members of the Longwood community in South Bronx to hear their concerns and ideas for improving the area around Crames Square for pedestrians. DOT used this feedback to define the proposed changes.
