CITYinFLUX

Understanding and Untangling Traffic and Transportation in New York City

Full report: CITYinFLUX (pdf file)
April 2007.

What should be done about traffic congestion in New York City?

The Bloomberg Administration is scheduled to announce on April 22 a long-term sustainability plan in which traffic and transportation are expected to be central elements. This report presents key facts about traffic and transportation in the New York City, the problems that confront the city in these areas, and discusses the types of policies that should be pursued.

The report emphasizes the importance of a multi-faceted approach that includes improvements to public transportation, more efficient use of street space, and pricing of road use and parking. The report concludes that a program with these features would be effective and equitable in improving the city’s quality of life, reducing the stress and aggravation of traffic congestion, strengthening the city’s economy and supporting the city’s population and job growth.

Drawing together under one cover data and analysis from over 40 reports and databases, this report helps set table for discussion of the mayor's proposals and provides a basis for building public support for sensible improvements to the city's transportation system.