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33 Grand Central Terminal Area Analysis

walk

1.1Walkways- 3/3 100% of the walkway network is complete

1.2Crosswalks- 3/3 100% of all intersections have crosswalks

1.3Visually Active Frontage- 6/6 More than 90% of the building fronts were active

1.4 Physically Permeable Frontage- 2/2 For the surrounding blocks there were more than 5 entrances into store fronts for each blocks

1.5 Shade and Shelter- 1/1 More than 75% of all walkway segments have adequate shade

Walk Score: 15/15

compact

7.1 Urban Site- 10/10 More than 90% of developments are “built-up”

7.2 Transit Options- 5/5 Subway, buses, city bikes, walking, and taxis are different transit options that are accessible and within walking distance

Compact Score: 15/15

connect

3.1 Small Blocks- 10/10 All blocks near the station are less than 100 meters-a Manhattan block is about 80 meters, an avenue block is 270 meters

3.2 Prioritized Connectivity- 3/5 All intersections are shared for pedestrians and motor vehicles so there is a 1:1 ratio

Connect Score: 13/15

Cycle

2.1 Cycle Network- 0/2 Less than 90% of the street segments are safe for cycling

2.2 Cycle Parking at Transit Stations- 1/1 There were city bike parking but people rarely used their own bikes so the city bikes were their mode of transportation

2.3 Cycle Parking at Buildings- 1/1 25% or more of buildings have some cycle parking

2.4 Cycle Access in Station- 1/1 Cycle access is allowed in the station

Cycle Score: 3/5

densify

6.1 Land Use Density- 15/15 The area around the station is super mixed use and with high density

Densify Score: 15/15

Grand Central Terminal Area Analysis