
March To End Traffic Violence
On Monday, a taxi driver drove onto a Manhattan sidewalk and left at least three people with severe life-altering injuries. In the aftermath, the Adams administration offered no concrete plans or solutions. We cannot let this stand. Join us tomorrow for an emergency direct action to draw attention to the spiraling crisis of traffic violence […]

A flurry of good news on the safety front
Locally DOT is widening 8th and 9th Avenues’ sidewalks to accommodate more pedestrians and make the bike […]

Two wins to improve our quality of life
Our recent battle for a better air quality was successful. The DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) listened […]
Shared Streets, Clean Air and Curb Lane usage
Just few of the topics that will be covered at Manhattan Community Board 4 Transportation Committee (Click […]

SUVs are deadly – What to do about it ?
Why the US gives Monster SUVs Five-Star Safety ratings? According to the National Association of City Transportation […]

Join us for an action-packed MCB4 Transportation Committee
From ADA ramps , Greenway improvements, Shared Streets, Bus stops and Parking regs, this meeting has it […]
Join Us: The Greenway @ Chelsea Piers
Tuesday May 3rd, 3-5 p.m. , Meet @ Pier 59 esplanade (19th Street) Chelsea Piers is an extraordinary amenity of the Hudson River Park. However the Greenway capacity at that location has not kept up with the growth in cycling, while in the last 20 years, vehicular space was expanded. During this workshop we will […]
How would you allocate curb space – survey
There is an ever-increasing demand on our curb space. Bus stops, bike parking , deliveries, drop off, garbage, seating, open restaurants. We want to learn how community members would prioritize various uses. This will help identify the most crucial use of this contested space. This survey is divided into two sections, residential and commercial. […]
Join Us: Upper 9th Avenue redesign
We did not think it would happen in our lifetime, but soon the upper part of 9th Avenue will feature wider sidewalks and better protection for cyclists (we hope). In 2007 Chekpeds produced the 9th Avenue Renaissance report, the community’s plan for redesigning our streets. It is gratifying to see our collective efforts yielding results. […]
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