JAX FAQs
What area encompasses Western Jackson Heights?
Western Jackson Heights is the area south of Northern Blvd, north of Roosevelt Avenue, east of the BQE and west of 82nd Street..
What percentage of Jackson Heights residents own cars?
Less than 38% of Jackson Heights households own or operate a car – the lowest car ownership ratio of any neighborhood in Queens.  The super-majority of residents do not own or operate a car.
What is the human cost of traffic?
“Traffic's Human Toll” a study by Transportation Alternatives has shown that New Yorkers who live on high traffic streets have a measurably lower quality-of-life.
What is the cost of traffic to our business community?
The Partnership for New York City has identified more than $13 billion a year in losses to the New York Metropolitan Region’s economy that are a direct result of traffic congestion.  Click here to red the Partnership’s full report.