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Intersections with accessible pedestrian signals installed (CY)
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DOT's target for installing accessible pedestrian signals (audible/vibrating crossing signals for people who are blind or have low vision) stems from a federal court order in a 2021 disability-rights lawsuit, American Council of the Blind of New York v. NYC DOT. The Fiscal 2025 drop to 772 intersections, below the prior year's 950, is attributed by DOT to a lapse in contractor capacity and new restrictions imposed as part of that court order.
Researched July 16, 2026 — NYC Department of Transportation, Fiscal 2025 Mayor's Management Report
* Year to date — this fiscal year isn't complete, so it's not compared against prior years in the target/trend status above.
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| Fiscal year | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|
| FY22 | 273 signals | 75 signals |
| FY23 | 605 signals | 75 signals |
| FY24 | 950 signals | 700 signals |
| FY25 | 772 signals | 900 signals |
| FY26 (YTD) | Not available | 900 signals |
Why this is tracked
In October 2020, a federal court ruled that New York City's shortage of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) - crosswalk devices that give audible and vibrating cues to blind and low-vision pedestrians - violated their rights under disability law. The resulting order requires DOT to install APS at 10,000 intersections within 10 years and citywide within 15. DOT separately settled ADA lawsuits in 2019 over pedestrian ramp maintenance and has expanded programs like bike share and ferry accessibility upgrades, reflecting a broader mandate to make the street network usable by people who don't or can't drive, and by people with disabilities.
Federal Court Orders NYC to Install Accessible Crosswalk Signals - DRA, NYC DOT - Accessibility, NYC DOT Transition Plan for Pedestrian Ramps
Source: Division of Traffic Operations – Signal Engineering Unit — via NYC Open Data: Mayor's Management Report, Agency Performance Indicators
Coverage shown: FY22–FY26, reported annually.
Definition: The number of intersections with accessible pedestrian signals (APS) installed in the previous calendar year. APS are devices affixed to pedestrian signal poles to assist blind or low vision pedestrians in crossing the street. APS are wired to a pedestrian signal and send audible and vibrotactile indications when pedestrians push a button installed at the crosswalk. Note: per court order mandating total number of intersections installed with APS by end of calendar year 2031, targets for this indicator are for calendar years.