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Category Archives: Transit
In case you missed it
It was summer, it was hot and you had better things to do than reading about transportation. Still you missed some major moves. Here are the ones we watched:
Pedestrians
Corey Johnson sent a letter to DOT asking for better pedestrian protection on the proposed 10th Avenue bike lane . DOT has agreed to change the traffic signals on [...]
Posted in 9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Greening, pedestrian, Sidewalk, Transit
Tagged bicycles, buses, congestion pricing, crashes, MTA, parking, pedestrian
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Victory for Disabled – L train’s 6th Avenue station to become ADA compliant
Disabled person discuss with Andy Byford at L Train Open House. Photo by Lesley Susan
As the result of a lawsuit filed by the 14th Street Coalition and disabled groups, the MTA committed to install elevators at the 14th Street and 6th Avenue Station, while the repairs to the Canarsie Tunnel are underway.
It is a terrific win [...]
Inclusive streets: focus on disabled persons
When we met with Andy Byford , the new head of New York City Transit, he declared being very focused on accessibility. His 10 year plan is proof that he was serious . Now the Coalition of Block Associations againstthe L train who had filed a lawsuit against both DOT and MTA, has already settled [...]
Join Us: speak your mind with the new head of NYC transit
[ April 19, 2018; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]
MTA to discuss stations enhancements at CB4 Transportation Committee
[ April 18, 2018; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Wednesday, April 18th - 6:30 PM
MCB4 Office Conference Room
330 W. 42nd Street, 26th Fl.
Presentation: New York City Transit on Upcoming Enhanced Station Initiative Work at 57th Street (F), 23rd Street (F/M), 28th Street (6), Penn Station (A/C/E/1/2/3)
These stations will probably be closed during the work.
The future of Hell’s Kitchen South
On April 3rd over 60 people gathered at the Metro Baptist Church to hear about HKSC proposed plan to help undo the damage and disfiguring scars left by the many open air cuts that were created to allow for the Lincoln Tunnel entrances and exits in Hell’s Kitchen South.
Congressman Jerry Nadler spoke to assure all [...]
Posted in 9th Avenue Renaissance, Clean Air, Congestion, Greening, Transit
Tagged PANYNJ, park-plaza, safety
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Join Us : Bus terminal update and input on neighborhood plan
[ April 3, 2018; 12:30 am to 8:30 pm. ] This is the meeting you do not want to miss: the Hell’s Kitchen South Coalition will give an update on the Port Authority plans and unveil its own plan for redeveloping the district.
Posted in CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Events, Transit
Tagged buses, PANYNJ, pedestrian, safety
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HOLD the Date: Port Authority Update and Neighborhood Plan
[ April 3, 2018; 6:01 pm to 8:01 pm. ] On April 3rd, 6:00 p.m. the Hell’s Kitchen South Coalition will give an update of the Port Authority Bus Project, and everyone will get an opportunity to comment on a proposed neighborhood plan.
Posted in 9th Avenue Renaissance, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Greening, Transit
Tagged buses, PANYNJ, park-plaza, Street Design
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Stop the MTA from reducing service on the M104
[ March 19, 2018; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] The MTA and NYC Transit has proposed bus service cuts to the M104 line. Assemblymember Rosenthal wrote a letter to NYC Transit President Andrew Byford requesting the cuts be halted.
Protest M104 Service Cuts
Monday, March 19. 10:30 a.m.
MTA Board, 2 Broadway, 20th Floor (Whitehall/ Broad) (4,5 W,R ,55,15,20)
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Join our State Representatives: Finding Solutions to our Transportation Crisis
[ March 1, 2018; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
