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MOBILITYThese are now well documented and are being increasinglyadopted by cities across the United States and the world.One key to their success has been the ongoing updateof traffic engineering and traffic management technologyto ensure that street changes do not increase vehicularcongestion. NYCDOT has shown that creating completestreets is not a zero sum exercise between different typesof street users.The development of better bus service, better cycling andwalking conditions and the availability of CitiBikes, alongwith other options the Bloomberg Administration hascreated or promoted such as East River Ferry service andborough “green” taxis adds many new elements to the City’salready–rich menu of transportation options. People areincreasingly embracing transportation choice and variety,from new intercity bus services to car–sharing companies.62Introduction