With turning vehicle conflicts combined with the high demand for street space, intersections remain one of the primary design challenges for creating a safe and comfortable bicycle network in New York City. This study aims to evaluate both new and traditional intersection design treatments and provide recommendations on their design and use.

Riding a bike in New York City has never been safer. New York City has installed more than 769 lane-miles of bicycle routes since 2002, and there are now more than 1,100 miles of bike lanes city-wide including parks and greenways.