By Wayne Sheppard Do you have an expiring Department of Transportation (DOT) permit for a street or sidewalk opening? Between December 1, 2017, and March 31, 2018, the DOT Winter Moratorium is in effect. To keep our streets and sidewalks safe during the cold—and often snowy—months ahead, holders of permits that… View more
By Wayne Sheppard As we prepare for the impending Department of Transportation (DOT) 2017 Holiday Construction Embargo, which starts next Wednesday, November 15, 2017, now is the time to start planning for 2018 permits—and bonds. In addition to requiring a DOT permit, any work that involves New York City streets or… View more
By Wayne Sheppard The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has released the details of the 2017 Holiday Construction Embargo (HE). This year, the HE will go into effect on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, and continue through Tuesday, January 2, 2018. During this time, roadway and sidewalk construction will be… View more
By Wayne Sheppard DOT Art had a busy year in 2016, and left its mark on many streets, sidewalks, fences, jersey barriers, plazas, bridges and medians. The program – which partners with community based organizations and artists to present temporary public art of NYCDOT properties – installed Barrier Beautification murals in… View more
By Bruno Caligara Sidewalk work can be tricky, especially if the location of the sidewalk falls under MTA jurisdiction. Doing work at a sidewalk under MTA jurisdictions requires MTA approval and MTA supervision during the start and course of work. Contractors and Owners are typically unaware of the process which requires… View more
By Wayne Sheppard For many cyclists and pedestrians, traveling across the Brooklyn Bridge is far from pleasant. Squeezing onto a ten-foot-wide (17 feet at its widest) elevated path intended for shared use may no longer be viable as the bridge becomes a destination and not just a piece of infrastructure. The… View more
By Wayne Sheppard Summer Streets is an annual celebration of New York City’s most valuable public space—our streets. For three consecutive Saturdays in August, nearly seven miles of NYC’s streets will be opened for people to play, run, walk and bike. Summer Streets provides space for healthy recreation and encourages New… View more