Traffic   Rebuilding   Transit    Alerts data is current as of: August 31, 2010     Brooklyn Bridge Rehabilitation Underway Since Spring 2010   http://www.lowermanhattan.info/news/brooklyn_bridge_rehabilitation_underway_55928.aspx   The four-year rehabilitation of the Brooklyn Bridge mobilized in early 2010, and the city Department of Transportation’s contractor has staged much of its planning facilities and materials storage at the base of the Brooklyn tower, on New Dock Street. In Manhattan, storage also is occupying space under the bridge-approach arches -- on the south side of the on-ramp, in front of the Manhattan anchorage, and under the FDR Drive on South Street between Peck and Catherine Slip. To perform the work, crews have eliminated some on-street parking and paid-parking spaces. Reconstruction and painting work ramps up starting the first week of April in the area between Pearl Street and Park Row, on the north side of the Manhattan approach. Part of that work includes protective-guard installation around trees, and a new concrete barrier around the staging areas. Bus stops also have been relocated from Frankfort Street to Pearl Street; they include the M22, X13, X15, X18, X20, and X25. Bridge painting at Frankfort Street also requires a full street closure for four to six months later in 2010; more details will be posted as the work proceeds. Questions about the project can be directed to the DOT’s Community Liaison Sabrina Lau, at (347) 647-0876 and brooklynbridgeoutreach@gmail.com.   City DOT Issues Safe Bicycling Guide   http://www.lowermanhattan.info/news/city_dot_issues_safe_95632.aspx   To help ensure bicyclists' safety and compliance with city laws, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued the “Bike Smart – Official Guide to New York City Cycling” brochure. The brochure includes guidelines for smart bicycling, tips for how to “read the road,” and practical advice for using bike lanes. The guide also offers tips for parking and locking bikes, and how to merge, share space, and cross paths with vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Reminders of what safety gear is required -- such as helmets, lights and bells -- is also listed, as well as diagrams for how to safely make turns in traffic, and riding three feet from parked cars to avoid being “doored.” A map of New York City’s bike lanes and other cycling tips also can be found on the DOT website.   Nassau Roadway Closed for Reconstruction, summer 2010   http://www.lowermanhattan.info/news/nassau_roadway_to_close_65522.aspx   June 1, 2010 brings the start of capital reconstruction on Nassau Street between Ann and Beekman, requiring a full road closure. The work will close Nassau to vehicles for the duration of the project, through approximately late September. Crews will work standard weekday hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional night and weekend shifts as needed. Pedestrian access will be maintained.   New York City Bicycle Network   http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bikemain.shtml#currentproj   To encourage cycling as an environmentally friendly, healthy form of transportation, the city DOT is installing bicycle lanes as part of its three-year 200-lane-mile commitment, launched in 2006. More than 80 cycling lane miles have been installed to date. Completion of the city's 1,800-mile bicycle master plan is scheduled by 2030.   Trucks and Commercial Vehicles Routes and Information   http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/trucks.shtml   Trucks and commercial vehicles are essential to New York City, providing goods and services to millions of New Yorkers every day. The city's diverse mixture of land uses, dense urban environment, and vast transportation infrastructure require a distinct set of regulations to govern the operation of trucks and commercial vehicles. In order for this system to function efficiently, it is important that drivers observe city rules, routes, and regulations, outlined by the city DOT at: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/trucks.shtml   Weekly City DOT Traffic Advisories   http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/weektraf.shtml   Visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/weektraf.shtml to read the latest city Department of Transportation (DOT) weekly traffic advisories.     Cortlandt Street R/W Station Southbound Platform Closed   http://www.mta.info   MTA New York City Transit has temporarily closed the southbound platform of the Cortlandt Street R/W station in August 2005, for work to support the Fulton Street Transit Center and World Trade Center Transportation Hub projects. The platform will likely reopen in September 2011 (pending WTC reconstruction progress). The station's northbound platform reopened on November 25, 2009. During the partial Cortlandt station closure, customers can use the following nearby stations: -Rector Street RW -City Hall RW -World Trade Center E -Fulton St JMZ2345/ Broadway-Nassau AC station   Nassau Roadway Closed for Reconstruction, summer 2010   http://www.lowermanhattan.info/news/nassau_roadway_to_close_65522.aspx   June 1, 2010 brings the start of capital reconstruction on Nassau Street between Ann and Beekman, requiring a full road closure. The work will close Nassau to vehicles for the duration of the project, through approximately late September. Crews will work standard weekday hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional night and weekend shifts as needed. Pedestrian access will be maintained.     Bus Service in Lower Manhattan   http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/ferrybus.shtml   NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT For detailed information on all New York City Transit bus service, including express buses to Staten Island and Brooklyn, please visit the New York City Transit website at www.mta.info. OTHER BUS CARRIERS Buses are on normal schedule for Command, Queens Surface, and Triboro Coach. See below for specific information on schedules, or contact each company directly. Command Bus Company Express between Brooklyn and the Wall Street Area Phone: (718) 277-8100 Routes: BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4 Morning Service Downtown-Only- Passenger drop-offs begin at Battery Place and continue as buses proceed north on Church Street. All Command bus stops will be marked and are as follows: 1. Battery Place between Washington and Greenwich Street 2. Trinity Place between Exchange Alley and Edgar Street 3. Church Street between Liberty and Cortland Street 4. Church Street between Vesey and Barclay Street 5. Church Street and Worth Street Manhattan all-stops buses will travel along Church Street to Park Place, turn right onto Park Place and follow it to Broadway, turn right onto Broadway and proceed past Park Row, Beekman, Frankfort, and Pearl Street to the FDR Drive, where they will continue to midtown. The inbound all-stops buses will drop off at the same locations as the downtown-only bus except for the Worth Street stop. Afternoon Service All-stops buses operate south on Water Street to Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel making the following stops: 1. Pearl Street and Peck Slip (in front of 299 Pearl Street) 2. Water Street between Wall Street and Pine Street 3. Water Street between Coenties Slip and Broad Street 4. Battery Place between Washington and Greenwich Street Downtown-Only Downtown-only buses will travel along Park Place to Broadway, along Broadway to Park Row, along Park Row to Frankfort Street, and along Frankfort Street to Water Street. Turning south on Water Street, the buses will continue to the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel. Passenger pick-up locations are as follows: 1. Park Place between Church Street and Broadway 2. Park Row and Beekman Street 3. Pearl Street and Peck Slip (in front of 299 Pearl Street) 4. Water Street between Wall Street and Pine Street 5. Water Street between Coenties Slip and Broad Street 6. Battery Place between Washington and Greenwich Street Queens Surface Corporation Express To/From Wall Street Area Phone: (718) 445-3100 Routes: QM1 (Fresh Meadows), QM1A (North Shore Tower/Glen Oaks) Triboro Coach Corporation Express To/From Wall Street Area Phone: (718) 335-1000 Routes: QM11, QM24 Queens Surface QM1/1A and Triboro Coach QM11 and QM24 buses have returned to their traditional lower Manhattan routes, although the buses, which normally turn right on Vesey Street, will continue north on Church Street to Park Place until Vesey Street is reopened. The buses turn right on Park Place, right on Broadway, and then left at Park Row, returning to their regular route.   Cortlandt Street R/W Station Southbound Platform Closed   http://www.mta.info   MTA New York City Transit has temporarily closed the southbound platform of the Cortlandt Street R/W station in August 2005, for work to support the Fulton Street Transit Center and World Trade Center Transportation Hub projects. The platform will likely reopen in September 2011 (pending WTC reconstruction progress). The station's northbound platform reopened on November 25, 2009. During the partial Cortlandt station closure, customers can use the following nearby stations: -Rector Street RW -City Hall RW -World Trade Center E -Fulton St JMZ2345/ Broadway-Nassau AC station   Ferry Service in Lower Manhattan   http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/ferrybus.shtml   STATEN ISLAND FERRY All Staten Island Ferry service remains free to the public. There are absolutely no vehicles allowed on the ferry until further notice. Boats from St. George Terminal in Staten Island run every 20 minutes between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., every 15 minute from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and then every 30 minutes until the evening rush hour. Boats depart every 20 minutes from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., every 15 minutes from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and then resume a 30-minute schedule. Ferries from Whitehall Terminal in Manhattan operate every 20 minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and every 15 minutes from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Boats are on a half-hour schedule from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For evening rush hour, boats run every 20 minutes from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., every 15 minutes from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and every 20 minutes from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. After 8:00 p.m., boats run every hour. The Staten Island Ferry runs every 25 to 30 minutes during weekends and holidays. Upper and lower levels opened at Whitehall Terminal for loading and unloading passengers. To obtain updated information and an exact schedule, visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/statfery.shtmlor call (718) 815-BOAT. PRIVATE FERRY SERVICE Ferry service between Lower Manhattan and various points in Brooklyn, Queens, and New Jersey is provided by New York Water Taxi, New York Waterway, Seastreak and Liberty Park Water Taxi. Please visit their websites for detailed schedule, route, and fare information. Other contact information: NY Water Taxi: (212) 742-1969 NY Waterway: 1-800-53FERRY Seastreak: 1-800-BOATRIDE Liberty Water Taxi: (201) 985-8000 SUBWAY CONNECTIONS FOR FERRY SERVICE The nearest subway service from ferry landings and piers is available at the following stops: 1, 2: Wall Street, Fulton Street J, M: Broad Street, Fulton Street A, C: Broadway-Nassau E: terminates at World Trade Center and Fulton Street 4, 5: Bowling Green, Fulton Street, Brooklyn Bridge 1: Rector Street, South Ferry   Subway Service Advisories   8/31/2010 Source: New York City Transit   http://www.mta.info/nyct/service/advisory.htm   1 Train South Ferry-bound trains run express from 14 to Chambers Sts Late Night, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Aug 31 – Sep 3 2 Train Flatbush Av-bound trains run express from 14 to Chambers Sts Late Night, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Aug 31 – Sep 3 No trains between Manhattan and the Bronx Weekend, 11:30 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, Sep 3 – 6 No trains between 96 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse Late Night, 11:30 PM to 5 AM Mon to Fri, until Sep 10 3 Train No trains running Weekend, 11:30 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, Sep 3 – 6 No trains running Late Night, 11:30 PM to 5 AM, Mon to Fri, until Sep 10 (except Sep 6 to 7) 4 Train New Lots Av-bound trains run express from Grand Central-42 St to Brooklyn Bridge Late Night, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Aug 31 – Sep 3 Utica Av-bound trains skip Bedford Pk Blvd, Kingsbridge Rd, Fordham Rd and 183 St Weekday, 11 AM to 3 PM, Wednesday, Sep 1 5 Train Express trains run local in both directions between East 180 St and 149 St-3 Av Rush Hours, 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM to 8 PM, Mon to Fri, until Aug 2011 6 Train Brooklyn Bridge-bound trains run express from Grand Central-42 St to Brooklyn Bridge Late Night, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Aug 31 – Sep 3 Brooklyn Bridge-bound express trains skip Parkchester then run local from St Lawrence Av to 3 Av-138 St Weekday, 10:30 AM to noon, Wed to Fri, Sep 1 – 3 Pelham Bay Park-bound express trains run local from 3 Av-138 St to Hunts Point Av Weekday, 12 noon to 3 PM, Wed to Fri, Sep 1 – 3 Pelham Bay Park-bound trains skip Elder and St Lawrence Avs Weekday, 10:30 AM to 3 PM, Wed to Fri, Sep 1 – 3 Morrison Av-Soundview and Whitlock Av Stations closed for rehabilitation All Times 5 AM Monday, February 8 until 5 AM Monday, September 13, 2010 The last stop for some Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St Weekday, 10:30 AM to 3 PM Mon to Fri, until Oct 8 Brooklyn Bridge-bound platform at Parkchester closed for rehabilitation All times, 12:01 AM Sat Jul 10 until 5 AM Mon Oct 11, 2010 7 Train Hunters Point Av and Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av Late Night, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Wed and Fri, until Sep 24 (except Sep 15 and 17) Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av and Hunters Point Av Late Night, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri until Dec 31 (except Sep 14 and 16) A Train Lefferts Blvd/Far Rockaway-bound trains skip 50, 23 and Spring Sts Late Night, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Aug 31 – Sep 3 B Train Coney Island-bound platforms at Avenue H and Avenue M Stations are closed for rehabilitation All times until Fall 2010 Manhattan-bound platforms at Avenue U and Neck Rd stations are closed for rehabilitation All times until early 2011 Stillwell Av-bound platforms at Avenue H and Avenue M Stations are closed for rehabilitation All times until Fall 2010 Trains run local in both directions between Prospect Park and Brighton Beach All times until further notice C Train No service schedule changes. D Train No service schedule changes. E Train Jamaica Center-bound trains run express from Roosevelt to 71 Avs Late Night, 12:30 AM to 5 AM, Tue and Wed, Aug 31 – Sep 1 World Trade Center-bound trains skip 23 and Spring Sts Late Night, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Aug 31 – Sep 3 Train rush hour service from the 179 St F-line Station is suspended AM Rush Hour, 7 AM to 8:15 AM, Mon to Fri, until Sep 3 World Trade Center-bound trains run local from 71 to Roosevelt Avs Weekend, 11:30 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, Sep 3 – 6 F Train Coney Island-bound trains run local from 71 to Roosevelt Avs Late Night, 11:30 PM to 5 AM, Mon to Fri, Aug 30 – Sep 3 Coney Island-bound trains are rerouted via the A-line from West 4 to Jay Sts Late Night, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Aug 31 – Sep 3 Some Coney Island-bound trains run local from 71 Av to 21 St-Queensbridge AM Rush Hour, 7 AM to 9 AM, Mon to Fri, until Sep 3 Coney Island-bound trains run local from 71 to Roosevelt Avs Weekend, 11:30 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, Sep 3 – 6 G Train Trains run every 30 minutes between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs Late Night, 11 PM to 5 AM, Mon to Fri, Aug 30 – Sep 3 J Train Trains run in three sections: 1.Between Jamaica Center and Essex St 2.Between Essex and Chambers Sts ? 3.Between Chambers and Broad Sts Late Night, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Aug 31 – Sep 3 L Train No service schedule changes. M Train No service schedule changes. N Train Astoria-bound trains are rerouted via the D-line from Stillwell Av to 36 St Weekday, 10 AM to 3 PM, Wed to Fri, Sep 1 – 3 Q Train Trains run in two sections 1. Between 57 St-7Av and Pacific St 2. Between Atlantic and Stillwell Avs Late Night, 12:15 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Aug 31 – Sep 3 57 St/7 Av-bound trains run local from Canal St to 57 St-7 Av Late Night, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Aug 31 – Sep 3 Coney Island-bound platforms at Avenue H and Avenue M Stations are closed for rehabilitation All times until Fall 2010 Stillwell Av-bound platforms at Avenue H and Avenue M Stations are closed for rehabilitation All times until Fall 2010 Manhattan-bound platforms at Avenue U and Neck Rd stations are closed for rehabilitation All times until early 2011 R Train Cortlandt St (Brooklyn-bound) station remains closed Until Further Notice S Train No service schedule changes. V Train No service schedule changes. W Train Cortlandt St (Brooklyn-bound) station remains closed Until Further Notice Z Train No service schedule changes.