New York City Transportation Improvements

The video discusses the role of transportation commissioners in urban design, highlighting New York City's transformation under Mayor Bloomberg's PlaNYC. It focuses on the redesign of Times Square into a pedestrian-friendly area, the creation of public spaces across the city, and innovations in cycling and bus rapid transit. The video emphasizes the importance of reimagining streets to improve urban life, showing how quick, inexpensive changes can yield significant benefits.

What is a key aspect of a transportation commissioner's role beyond managing traffic?

• Designing city parks

• Designing city streets

• Managing public transport

• Overseeing city budgets

What was a primary goal of Mayor Bloomberg's PlaNYC initiative?

• To reduce the city's population

• To expand the city's borders

• To improve the quality of life and infrastructure

• To increase the number of skyscrapers

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

• Increased car traffic

• Decreased business activity

• Reduced pedestrian space

• Improved safety and business growth

How did New York City test changes in Times Square?

• By holding public meetings

• By conducting surveys

• By using permanent materials

• By using temporary materials

What was a global impact of New York's street transformation approach?

• It was ignored by other cities

• It was adopted by cities worldwide

• It led to increased car usage

• It caused a decline in public transport

What was a key feature of New York's cycling program expansion?

• Introduction of bike-only streets

• Ban on cycling in certain areas

• Creation of parking-protected bike lanes

• Reduction of bike lanes

What was a major improvement in New York's bus system?

• Increase in bus fares

• Reduction of bus routes

• Creation of bus rapid transit lines

• Introduction of double-decker buses

What is a notable feature of the Citi Bike program?

• It is the smallest bike share program in the US

• It has no docking stations

• It only operates in the summer

• It is the largest bike share program in the US

How did the Citi Bike program reflect New York City's population?

• It was only used by tourists

• It was popular among a diverse range of people

• It was unpopular among residents

• It was only used by young people

What was a common perception of New York's bus speeds before improvements?

• They were the fastest in North America

• They were slower than walking

• They were the most reliable

• They were the most expensive