Janette Sadik-Khan: New York's streets? Not so mean any more

The video discusses the transformation of urban spaces, focusing on New York City's initiatives to redesign streets and public spaces. It highlights the successful transformation of Times Square into a pedestrian-friendly area, the expansion of cycling infrastructure, and the implementation of bus rapid transit lines. These projects demonstrate that urban spaces can be quickly and inexpensively reimagined to improve mobility, safety, and business opportunities, emphasizing the importance of innovative urban design in a rapidly urbanizing world.

What is a key reason for focusing on the design of city streets?

• To increase the number of cars

• To promote technological innovation

• To reduce the number of pedestrians

• To enhance the quality of life and infrastructure efficiency

What was a significant outcome of the Times Square pilot project?

• A decrease in pedestrian safety

• Closure of local businesses

• Increased traffic congestion

• Creation of new pedestrian space

How did the use of temporary materials benefit the Times Square project?

• It increased anxiety among residents

• It allowed for easy reversal if unsuccessful

• It made the project more expensive

• It required extensive planning studies

What was a major benefit of the pedestrian plaza projects across New York City?

• Increased car lanes

• Reduced pedestrian areas

• Increased local business success

• Decreased retail sales

Which city was mentioned as having emulated New York's pedestrian plaza approach?

• London

• Sydney

• Los Angeles

• Tokyo

What was a key feature of the new cycling infrastructure in New York?

• Unprotected bike lanes

• Parking-protected bike lanes

• Bike lanes with no signage

• Bike lanes only in parks

What was the public's reaction to the new bike lanes in New York?

• Mixed reactions with majority support

• Complete opposition

• Indifference

• Unanimous support

What was a significant achievement of the Citi Bike program?

• Decreased bike usage

• Increased car traffic

• Closure of bike stations

• High daily ridership

What was a major change implemented in New York City's bus system?

• Implementation of bus rapid transit lines

• Elimination of bus lanes

• Introduction of slower bus routes

• Reduction in the number of buses

What is a key lesson from New York's urban design initiatives?

• Street changes are expensive and slow

• Public spaces should be minimized

• Streets cannot be reimagined

• Quick and inexpensive changes can be effective