New York State Department of Design & Construction Preliminary and Final Design Services for the Queens Boulevard Vision Zero Infrastructure

Despite increasing transit options and recent DOT interventions, cycling, walking, and driving continues to be unsafe contributing to its reputation as “the Boulevard of Death”. This project will focus on reinventing the corridor through geometric and operational improvements focus on creating safer travel conditions for all users of the roadway.

This project will make permanent the interim geometric modifications developed for the operational design of Queens Boulevard, between Roosevelt Avenue and Jamaica Avenue, in the Borough of Queens in various phases. It will widen the existing service malls to calm traffic and provide a raised bike path, pedestrian walkway, new trees, benches, urban art, and green infrastructure. Bus stops will also be considered for relocation to the mainline, if possible. In addition, street reconstruction and geometric changes are proposed at nine priority intersection and complex locations to enhance safety throughout the corridor.

GPI’s role is preparing the final traffic signal contract drawings for Phase A, whereby 16 intersections along Queens Boulevard between Roosevelt Avenue to 73rd Street are being upgraded with new pedestrian and traffic signal equipment, Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) and PROWAG compliant sidewalk ramps. Additionally, new fiber optic interconnect is being installed to interconnect signals and allow for future ITS enhancements. Efforts include coordinating the design criteria with NYCDOT, conducting a field survey of existing signalized equipment, preliminary and final signalized plan development, as well as specification.  GPI will continue preparing the final contract drawings for the remaining phases following the design of this Segment. In all, GPI will redesign the 60+ signalized intersections along the Queens Boulevard corridor for a length of 6.5 miles.