Brooklyn Botanic Plaza Nur Atiqa Binte Asri
Pratt Institute City and Regional Planning Prepared for PLAN 728C Planning for Walking and Biking November 2015
the site existing conditions - for pedestrians - for cyclists recommendations - shared space - plaza - drop off - shared bike lane challenges - stakeholder - physical design
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the site
existing conditions - pedestrians • well-maintained environment for
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pedestrians • sidewalks are wide + in good condition • scaffolding creates temporary barrier along Classon Avenue
main issues - pedestrians
unsafe crossing habits on Washington Avenue
existing conditions - cyclists • no cycling facilities - parking racks or lanes
• poor quality of road conditions • high volume of choice riders on
main issues - cyclists
no safe bike parking options hazardous riding environment on Washington Avenue
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Washington Avenue travelling north + south • moderate rate of cyclist injuries on Classon Avenue
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existing conditions - cyclists • no cycling facilities - parking racks or lanes
Washington Avenue travelling north + south • moderate rate of cyclist injuries on Classon Avenue
International High School Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Visitor Center
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main issues - cyclists
Clara Burton High School
0 Heavy Traffic Low Traffic
no safe bike parking options
6 -9
hazardous riding environment on Washington Avenue 2 2
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• poor quality of road conditions • high volume of choice riders on
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Brooklyn Academy of Science & Technology
Brooklyn Academy of Science & Technology
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Dr. Ronald McNair Park
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shared lanes
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shared lanes
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Center
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sidewalk park/ garden/ green street building footprint tax lot
original site
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Clara Burton High School
Clara Burton High School shared space
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International High School
International High School
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Center
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shared lanes
recommendations shared space sidewalk
park/ garden/ green street building footprint tax lot
New Brooklyn Botanic Plaza
Street plantings + lamp posts Movable chairs + tables
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Washington Avenue
Shared Space
For pedestrians, cyclists, and motor vehicles turning into Classon Avenue from Washington Avenue
Shared Lanes
shared space Classon Avenue
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new marked crossing
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shar ed lane s
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International High School
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Center
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Brooklyn Botanic Plaza
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shared space
x x x Clara Burton High School
plaza shared space
sidewalk
park/ bike garden x rack
tree
plaza furniture
40ft
80ft
plaza
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Classon Avenue
Washington Avenue
Before
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Washington Avenue
Classon Avenue
After Classon Avenue New Drop Off
New Brooklyn Botanic Plaza
Washington Avenue
drop off 10 ft
Classon Avenue
Washington Avenue Before
Street Parking
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9.5ft
After
Street Parking
9.5ft
Motor Vehicle Lane: South-bound traffic
11 ft
Motor Vehicle Lane: North-bound traffic
11 ft
Street Parking
9.5ft
Shared Lane: Shared Lane: Street South-bound North-bound Parking / Drop traffic traffic Off
11 ft
11 ft
Before
Street Parking
9.5ft
After
9.5ft
shared bike lanes
Street Parking
9.5ft
Motor Vehicle Lane: North-bound traffic
10 ft
Shared Lane: North-bound traffic
10 ft
Motor Vehicle Lane: North-bound traffic
Street Parking / Bus Stop
10 ft
9.5ft
Shared Lane: North-bound traffic
Street Parking / Bus Stop
10 ft
9.5ft
Classon Avenue
challenges
Washington Avenue
1. NIMBY attitude towards shared space 2. space constraints prevent addition of dedicated bike lanes