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Conduct a comprehensive Jamaica Areawide Traffic Study

Commitment ID

Jamaica-25

Lead Agency

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Timeline

Anticipated 2026

Status

In Progress

Status Update

Consultant has begun early stages of data collection to inform traffic study


Statement from Source Document / POA

Based on feedback from Council Member Williams, NYC DOT is planning to do an areawide traffic study of Jamaica, which will provide a comprehensive look at the travel environment in and around the Greater Jamaica area. The agency will bring a consultant onboard to perform this analysis, which will include corridors such as Jamaica and Archer Avenues, Merrick Blvd and Hillside Ave, resulting in a final report that may inform future projects.

Funding: $700 thousand expense.