The New York City Department of Triangles exists as a mechanism for recapturing underutilized space within the existing urban fabric as a method of empowering communities to build stronger local networks while increasing their access to the greater metropolitan area. Through a mission of inclusivity and connectivity, the New York City Department of Triangles aims to provide a new model for accessible and efficient transportation. While increasing public access to necessary utilities and facilities, the Department of Triangles reclaims underused spaces for communities in need while confronting dangerous pedestrian intersections to create a safer and more comprehensive system for navigating and enjoying New York City.
Working concurrently with two existing New York City initiatives, the MTA Select Bus Service and the Pedestrian Plaza Program, the Department of Triangles conducted a feasibility study of the triangular lots throughout the city and is proposing to use these spaces as new nodes for a pedestrian oriented rapid bus service.