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Economic Benefits of Pedestrian Traffic

As more and more people have forsaken city-center activities in favor of out-of-town shopping malls and business parks, many downtown areas in the United States have been allowed to fall into neglect. Will Main Streets survive these forces? Unless proper measures are taken and necessary investments made now, the future of Main Streets may be in danger. Is it worth investing in Main Streets in New York State? Or, is it fair to say that the economic impact of Main Streets with pedestrian access has been unfairly treated in the evaluation of transportation policies in New York State? Is there justification for increasing investments in pedestrian access and safety? The project's goal is to provide data to address these questions and determine what roles pedestrians can play and are playing in the economy of New York State.

Project Details

Project Dates: 
February 2, 1997 to August 1, 1999
Principal Investigators: 
Dr. Elena Prassas
Institution: 
Polytechnic Institute of NYU
Sponsor(s): 
Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA)
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
Publications: 
The Importance of Pedestrian Traffic to New York State's Economy and Transportation Infrastructure (excerpt)
Project Brief
Project Status: 
Complete
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