This report describes a GIS-driven investigation into the geography of pedestrian safety, especially related to seniors, and the causes of pedestrian-vehicular crashes in New York City. Particular attention is paid to pedestrians over the age of 65, who comprise 40% of pedestrian deaths in New York City. It reports on existing and emerging tools used to improve pedestrian safety in New York City, and describes several NYCDOT programs and projects that have been guided by this research, including the Safe Streets for Seniors program.

The New Freedom program (Section 5317) is a new Federal Transit Administration (FTA) program established under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). The program is designed to improve transportation services for individuals with disabilities by providing them with alternatives to public transportation outside of what the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 requires.

Parking is one of the key components of any new development or a redevelopment project. It is one of the prime issues for home owners, businesses, residents and policy makers across different municipalities in the region. The minimum parking requirements as required by the municipal codes affect the site design and density of the structure. Zoning ordinances, which specify the parking requirements, can be an effective tool in regulating the supply and eventually the demand for parking.