Mobility Analysis

What it does

Type /mobility-analysis with an address. Claude searches transit authority data and produces a structured mobility analysis covering public transit, roads, pedestrian infrastructure, and cycling. Each transit station includes distance and estimated walk time.

Install

Claude Desktop:

Open Customize → Browse plugins
Click + → Add marketplace from GitHub
Enter AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects
Install the Site Planning plugin

Claude Code (terminal):

claude install github:AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects/01-site-planning

Usage

/mobility-analysis 250 Hudson St, New York NY

What it researches

Public transit

Rail and subway stations (lines, distance, walk time)
Bus routes (routes, distance, frequency)

Roads & driving

Major highways and arterials
Airport access with drive times

Pedestrian & cycling

Walking infrastructure and walkability
Cycling infrastructure and bike lanes
Bike share stations

Data sources

MTA (New York City Transit)
NYC DOT
NJ Transit
LIRR / Metro-North
NYC Open Data (subway stations, bike routes)
Walk Score
FAA Airport Data
USDOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics

Sample output

Generated from: /mobility-analysis 250 Hudson St, New York NY

# Mobility Analysis — 250 Hudson St, New York, NY

> **Date:** 2026-03-16 | **Coordinates:** 40.7267°N, 74.0076°W

## Key Metrics

| Metric | Score |
|--------|-------|
| Walk Score | 99 / 100 (Walker's Paradise) |
| Transit Score | 100 / 100 (Rider's Paradise) |
| Bike Score | 90 / 100 (Biker's Paradise) |

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## Public Transit

### Subway

| Station | Lines | Distance | Walk Time |
|---------|-------|----------|-----------|
| Houston St | 1 | 0.1 mi | 2 min |
| Spring St | C, E | 0.2 mi | 4 min |
| Canal St | A, C, E | 0.3 mi | 6 min |
| Canal St | 1 | 0.3 mi | 6 min |
| Spring St | 6 | 0.4 mi | 8 min |
| W 4th St–Washington Sq | A, B, C, D, E, F, M | 0.5 mi | 10 min |
| Christopher St–Sheridan Sq | 1 | 0.4 mi | 8 min |

- The site is served by the **1 line** (7th Ave local) within a 2-minute
  walk and the **C/E lines** (8th Ave) within 4 minutes.
- The W 4th St hub provides access to 7 lines within a 10-minute walk,
  connecting to Midtown, Downtown Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.

### Bus

| Route | Service | Nearest Stop | Frequency (peak) |
|-------|---------|-------------|-------------------|
| M21 | Crosstown (Houston St) | Houston & Hudson | 8–10 min |
| M20 | Downtown (8th/9th Ave) | Varick & King | 10–12 min |
| M5 | Riverside–Downtown | 6th Ave & Spring | 10–12 min |

### Ferry

| Route | Terminal | Distance | Walk Time |
|-------|----------|----------|-----------|
| NY Waterway | Pier 40 (Houston St) | 0.3 mi | 6 min |
| NYC Ferry | Brookfield Place | 1.1 mi | 22 min |

- The Pier 40 ferry terminal provides seasonal service to Hoboken and
  Weehawken, NJ. Year-round NYC Ferry service is available at
  Brookfield Place to the south.

### Commuter Rail

| Line | Terminal | Distance | Access |
|------|----------|----------|--------|
| PATH | Christopher St | 0.4 mi | 8 min walk |
| PATH | World Trade Center | 1.0 mi | 15 min walk / 1 subway stop |
| NJ Transit / Amtrak | Penn Station | 1.8 mi | 15 min via 1 train |

- PATH at Christopher St provides direct service to Hoboken, Jersey
  City, and Newark. Penn Station is 1 stop north on the 1 line.

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## Roads & Driving

### Major Roads

| Road | Direction | Distance |
|------|-----------|----------|
| West Street / Route 9A | N–S arterial | 0.1 mi west |
| Canal Street | E–W arterial | 0.3 mi south |
| Houston Street | E–W arterial | 0.1 mi north |
| Holland Tunnel entrance | NJ access | 0.3 mi south |
| FDR Drive | East side expressway | 1.2 mi east |

- The Holland Tunnel (0.3 mi south) provides direct access to NJ/I-78.
  The West Side Highway (Route 9A) runs along the Hudson River one
  block west.

### Airport Access

| Airport | Distance | Drive Time (off-peak) | Drive Time (peak) |
|---------|----------|----------------------|-------------------|
| Newark (EWR) | 14 mi | 25–35 min | 45–75 min |
| LaGuardia (LGA) | 12 mi | 30–40 min | 50–80 min |
| JFK | 18 mi | 40–55 min | 60–90 min |

- Newark is the most accessible airport via Holland Tunnel.
  LaGuardia via Midtown Tunnel or Triborough Bridge. JFK via
  Belt Parkway or AirTrain from Jamaica.

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## Pedestrian & Cycling

### Walking Infrastructure

- **Sidewalks:** Full coverage on all surrounding streets, wide
  sidewalks (12–15 ft) on Hudson St and Varick St.
- **Pedestrian zones:** Hudson River Park greenway is 2 blocks west,
  providing a continuous car-free path from Battery Park to 59th St.
- **Crosswalks:** Signalized at all major intersections. Leading
  pedestrian intervals at Houston/Hudson and Canal/Varick.
- **Street trees:** Mature London Planes on Hudson St provide
  continuous canopy cover.

### Cycling Infrastructure

| Facility | Location | Type |
|----------|----------|------|
| Hudson River Greenway | 2 blocks west | Protected bike path |
| Hudson St bike lane | Adjacent | Painted bike lane |
| Varick St bike lane | 1 block east | Painted bike lane |
| 6th Ave bike lane | 3 blocks east | Protected bike lane |

### Bike Share (Citi Bike)

| Station | Docks | Distance |
|---------|-------|----------|
| Hudson St & W Houston St | 39 | 0.1 mi |
| Sullivan St & W Houston St | 33 | 0.2 mi |
| Greenwich St & King St | 27 | 0.1 mi |
| Varick St & Vandam St | 33 | 0.1 mi |

- 4 Citi Bike stations within 0.2 mi, totaling 132 docks. Station
  availability is generally high given the density of stations in
  this area.

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## Sources

1. MTA — Subway station data, bus schedules
2. NYC DOT — Bike lane maps, pedestrian infrastructure
3. Walk Score — Walkability, transit, and bike scores
4. NY Waterway — Ferry schedules and terminals
5. NYC Ferry — Route maps
6. PATH — Station and schedule data
7. NYC Open Data — Subway entrances, Citi Bike stations
8. Google Maps — Drive time estimates to airports

## Gaps & Caveats

- Walk Score values are algorithmically generated and may not reflect
  actual pedestrian experience (e.g., construction detours, sidewalk
  quality, perceived safety).
- Bus frequencies are scheduled peak-hour values. Actual frequency
  varies by time of day and day of week.
- Airport drive times are estimates and vary significantly with
  traffic, time of day, and route choice.
- Citi Bike dock counts are current as of data retrieval. Station
  capacity may change with seasonal rebalancing.
- The Pier 40 ferry service is seasonal — verify operating schedule
  for winter months.