The queensway of New York city. A proposal for sustainable mobility in queens

In United States of America, road transport and private cars have a considerable role in transport system, areas of disused railways are often remained unused. The new High Line in NYC is an outstanding example, because it winds between buildings and constitutes a green elevated walk-path with spaces to stay and to relax in a no-green fully urbanized area. The topic of this paper is a project of conversion of Rockaway Beach Branch Line (RBBL) in Queens into a green cycling – pedestrian path. The thread of this green infrastructure could link the major parks of the area, offering a safer connection with recreation spaces and vibrant commercial strips. The methodological approach (based on data analysis on GIS) is particularly careful to the interaction with heavy road traffic. Studies about this project has been drawn up in MsAUD (Architecture and urban design) 2016/17 activities at Columbia University, NYC, USA.