A pedestrian separator has already been installed at 33rd Street and Park Avenue. DOT is also considering additional locations for pedestrian separators. The TMC monitors traffic conditions, remotely controls a traffic signalization system, and operates 25 variable message signs to broadcast warnings to motorists. During the holiday season, TMC will utilize its capabilities to mitigate traffic conditions. The hotline operates from Monday through Friday during rush hours - 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm.
Callers also have the option to report traffic conditions as observed.
The Police Department will position approximately 150 traffic enforcement agents at key gateways into and out of Manhattan during peak rush hours to direct traffic and facilitate vehicle flow. On Canal and Broome Streets alone, the Police Department issued 11,506 summonses for non-compliance compared with 7,472 in 1998. The HELP program has assisted 4,817 vehicles over a ten-month period ending October 22nd. Additionally, the NYPD will utilize heavy-duty tow trucks to enforce existing commercial traffic regulations. These signs are controlled by the Traffic Management Center to give motorists updated information.