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Bronx Five

Bronx Five. 5 most dangerous intersections for children in the Bronx. Tasks. 1. Choose five worst intersections for child pedestrians in the Bronx 2. Propose short, medium and long term solutions 3. Consult with community and submit to Department of Transportation. Task One.

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Bronx Five

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  1. Bronx Five 5 most dangerous intersections for children in the Bronx

  2. Tasks 1. Choose five worst intersections for child pedestrians in the Bronx 2. Propose short, medium and long term solutions 3. Consult with community and submit to Department of Transportation

  3. Task One • Choose Five Intersections • Number of children (age 14 and under) killed or injured by vehicles • Intersections where changes might be possible • Not part of larger study • Geographically dispersed

  4. Child Fatalities # Intersection 2 Grand Concourse & East 167th Street 2 Grand Concourse & East 166th Street 2 University Avenue (MLK Boulevard) & West 181st Street (Hall of Fame Terrace) 2 Pelham Parkway South & Neill (Wilson) Avenue

  5. Child Injuries I # Intersection 33 Grand Concourse & East 183rd Street 33 Morris Avenue & East 149th Street 26 Webster Avenue & East Fordham Road 24 Grand Concourse & East Fordham Road 24 Third Avenue & East 169th Street 23 Grand Concourse & East 184th Street 23 Grand Concourse & East 167th Street

  6. Child Injuries II # Intersection 22 Third Avenue & East 149th Street 22 University Avenue (MLK Blvd) & West Fordham Road 22 Southern Boulevard & Hunts Point Avenue & East 163rd Street 22 White Plains Road & Allerton Avenue 21 White Plains Road & Pelham Parkway North

  7. Child Injuries III # Intersection 20 Courtland Avenue & East 149th Street 20 Grand Concourse & East 149th Street 20 Bruckner Boulevard / Hunts Point Avenue 20 Castle Hill Avenue / Westchester Avenue

  8. Crashes by intersection fatalities injuries

  9. W 181 & University/MLK 2 fatals Fordham & Webster 26 injuries (worst) Pelham Pkwy S & Neill/Wilson 2 fatals Grand Concourse E 169 & Third 24 injuries (2nd worst) Westchester & Castle Hill 20 injuries (worst in SE) East 149 Street Bruckner Blvd Choosing Locations

  10. Five Intersections University Avenue (MLK Boulevard) & West 181st Street (Hall of Fame Terrace) Pelham Parkway South & Neill (Wilson) Avenue Webster Avenue & East Fordham Road Third Avenue & East 169th Street Castle Hill Avenue / Westchester Avenue

  11. Task Two • Propose short, medium and long term solutions

  12. Tools used • Accurate Base Drawings • to ensure actions are feasible • Conflict-analysis • to observe and understand issues • Spot Speed Surveys • Time-lapse Photography

  13. Other Info Needed • Crash Diagrams • Complete Speed Surveys • Pedestrian Route Analysis • Volume Surveys • Costs

  14. Traffic Calming Principles • Speed • Pedestrian Crossing Time/Distance • Driver Discipline • 24/7

  15. Task Three • Consult with community for comment and consideration • Submit to DOT

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