PROACTIVE MOBILITY PLANNING A DYNAMIC FUTURE
Data analysis conducted during the study projected increases in access to jobs and more access for residents for all scenarios old versus new. In summary the average number of jobs accessible within 60 minutes from old to new system increased by 51% for all residents, 68% for residents of color, 60% for low-income residents and 53% households without cars, underscoring the benefits to help some of our most vulnerable citizens. System ridership in the year since the launch of the new network has increased 26.3%, representing an increase of over 670,000 riders.
As we look forward, we will continue to evaluate what is working and what is not and will adjust accordingly. We aim to start another microtransit zone in Kings Park with expanded service up to the Sunken Meadow State Park on the North Shore. We expect to release a rider survey in 2025 to better document satisfaction with the new system and we will con- tinue to monitor ridership levels to understand trends and reactions to the system to make informed choices about how to reinvest funds should they become available.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AND FOOD ACCESS STUDY The goal of the transportation and food access study is to recommend enhancements to transportation services and infrastructure, land use policies, and freight and food delivery policies that improve resident access to food.
The study team has completed a coun- ty-wide existing conditions assessment including a data and GIS analysis of grocery store availability, com- munity demographics, and transportation access as well as a survey of nearly 500 Westchester residents. A more in-depth anal- ysis of a smaller study
area in the downtown area of Yonkers, including interviews of numerous local stakeholders and community members, is nearly complete.
Next the study team will work with local stakeholders and subject experts to develop rec- ommendations to improve food access in the study area and more generally county wide and will create a final report. The project is intended to be completed by March 31, 2025.
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