Improving NYC Streets: NYC DOT and NYC Parks East Village/Lower East Side Waterfront Access Study

NYC DOT and NYC Parks are seeking community input on the East Village/Lower East Side Waterfront Access Study. This study is considering opportunities to enhance the public realm within the vicinity of the FDR Drive from Montgomery Street to 14th Street. The study is considering:

- Mobility and circulation

- Safety and accessibility

- Open space, environment, resilience, and stormwater management

Responses to the following survey questions will help the planning team understand community concerns and identify areas of focus. Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey, we value your feedback.

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* 1. How often do you walk or bike in the vicinity of FDR Drive?

Never

Once a month

A few times a month

Once a week

More than once a week

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* 2. What is your primary mode of transportation in the vicinity of FDR Drive?

Walk

Bicycle

Electric bicycle

Citi Bike

Scooter

Personal car

Hired car

Bus

Ferry

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Are you an East Village or Lower East Side resident that owns a car?

Yes

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* 4. If you answered yes to the previous question, what do you use your car for? (select all that apply)

To commute to work

To access social and recreational activities

For errands

To take a child to school

To provide transport for a family member

To provide transport for a disabled person

Other (please specify)

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* 5. If you answered yes to Question 3, where do you park your car?

FDR Service Drive

South Street

Parking lot in NYCHA campus

Private parking lot

On street parking

On street parking on Delancey Street next to the Williamsburg Bridge

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How often do you visit East River Park?

Once a week

More than once a week

Once a month

A few times a year

Never

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* 7. What would you like the project team to study to improve access to East River Park and the waterfront? (select all that apply)

Enhancements to neighborhood streets

Adding pedestrian and bicycle bridges in addition to enhancements that are being made as part of the East Side Coastal Resilience (ESCR) project

Converting FDR Drive to a boulevard with frequent at-grade crossings (like the West Side Highway / West Street in Manhattan)

Decking over the FDR

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Where have you experienced street or sidewalk flooding in the East Village or Lower East Side after rainfall and when did you experience the flooding (e.g. a specific event or year or date)?

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* 9. What quality of life concerns do you have related to the FDR Drive? (select all that apply)

Lighting

Air quality

Safety

Noise

Access to transportation

Access to the waterfront

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Which existing and / or potential features are important in the vicinity of FDR Drive?

Trees and shade

Landscape features

Green infrastructure for stormwater management

Bicycle lanes

Seating

Parking

Public transportation

Additional connections to East River Park

Pedestrian safety

Wayfinding

Lighting

Improving NYC Streets: NYC DOT and NYC Parks East Village/Lower East Side Waterfront Access Study

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* 1. How often do you walk or bike in the vicinity of FDR Drive?

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* 2. What is your primary mode of transportation in the vicinity of FDR Drive?

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* 3. Are you an East Village or Lower East Side resident that owns a car?

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* 4. If you answered yes to the previous question, what do you use your car for? (select all that apply)

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* 5. If you answered yes to Question 3, where do you park your car?

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* 6. How often do you visit East River Park?

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* 7. What would you like the project team to study to improve access to East River Park and the waterfront? (select all that apply)

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* 8. Where have you experienced street or sidewalk flooding in the East Village or Lower East Side after rainfall and when did you experience the flooding (e.g. a specific event or year or date)?

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* 9. What quality of life concerns do you have related to the FDR Drive? (select all that apply)

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* 10. Which existing and / or potential features are important in the vicinity of FDR Drive?

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* 11. In the vicinity of FDR Drive is there a specific area we should evaluate as part of this planning study?

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* 12. Is there anything else you would like to share?

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* 13. What is your name?

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* 14. What is your email?

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* 15. What is your age?

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* 16. What is your gender?

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* 17. What is your zip code?

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* 18. Would you like to be contacted about future engagement events?