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Snow removal for whom?
If you ever needed confirmation, recent snowstorms showed once again that there is no equity between pedestrians/commuters/cyclists and drivers in New York City. All lanes of vehicular traffic were cleared of snow in 12 hours, while bus stops, bike lanes, corners and… Read more “Snow removal for whom?”
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The State of the Sidewalk
Complete the Survey
Sidewalks are vital arteries for the millions of New Yorkers who use transit and walk. Manhattan Community Board 4 is seeking your input to better address the current state of the walking infrastructure, including sidewalks, curbs, and… Read more “The State of the Sidewalk”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk
How to make NYC Transportation Policies more equitable?
It is well known that Robert Moses’ policies of razing poor neighborhoods to build highways and making bridges so low as to prevent bus access to Jones Beach were racially motivated. In our own neighborhood of Hell’s kitchen, poor residents… Read more “How to make NYC Transportation Policies more equitable?”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk
Open Streets and Open Dining – A lot to like, and some health worries
Over the last month the City accelerated it use of street space to help pedestrians keep their distance from each other and restaurants resume their business in a viable way.
Many more streets were open to the residents as “Open… Read more “Open Streets and Open Dining – A lot to like, and some health worries”
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What streets are open?
Mayor de Blasio claims there are 40 miles of open streets. Where are they ? Thankfully a New Yorker with time and skills made a map. Click on the link or the picture to access the real time map updated… Read more “What streets are open?”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk
More Streets are OPEN!
Saturday morning, May 23rd, three (3) more blocks will open in our district: W21st Street (9/10), W 22nd Street (7/8) in Chelsea and W51st Street (9/10) in Hell’s Kitchen. These are in addition to the first four (4) blocks opened… Read more “More Streets are OPEN!”
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The year of living dangerously – Sign the petition
We hope you, your family and friends are all in good health. Stay inside and follow all prescribed procedures for yourself and other people alike .
Talking about procedures : when walking or shopping, I noticed that there is no… Read more “The year of living dangerously – Sign the petition”
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MCB4 Transportation Committee – Shared Streets Selection
CB4 Transportation Committee will discuss which streets should be open to pedestrians for the balance of the confinement period.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 6:30 PM
Join the meeting by teleconference
https://www.gotomeet.me/MCB4-JaninePretente/transportation-planning-committee-meeting-3
Or by phone:1-669-224-3412,
Access Code: 285-375-581
You can check… Read more “MCB4 Transportation Committee – Shared Streets Selection”
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Finally more space for pedestrians in Hell’s Kitchen!
Our community has been asking for the removal of phone booths for years. These bulky and ugly appliances have given shelter to illegal activities, while being of very limited utility and taking up a lot of real estate on our… Read more “Finally more space for pedestrians in Hell’s Kitchen!”