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Join Us : Pedestrian Safety, Reclaiming Streets and Benches

by Team Chekpeds
The agenda of the next CB4 Transportation Committe is full of exciting pedestrian initiatives: Dyer Avenue Proposed Layout re W, 34th-35th Streets, a once in 50 years opportunity to reclaim road space form cars and convert it into green pedestrian… Read more “Join Us : Pedestrian Safety, Reclaiming Streets and Benches”
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After 5 Years of Study, 9th Avenue Renaissance underway with bike lanes and new Micro Plaza

by Team Chekpeds
In 2007  our community came together to envision how  9th Avenue should be improved. The result was documented in a report called ” 9th Avenue Renaissance” The installation of the bike lanes and pedestrian refuges are the first phase of… Read more “After 5 Years of Study, 9th Avenue Renaissance underway with bike lanes and new Micro Plaza”
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Speak UP: Buses or Playground at 33rd Street and Dyer Avenue?

by Team Chekpeds
The next Transportation Planning Committee will evaluate two competing proposals to use a vacant lot at the corner of 33rd Street and Dyer Avenue . Discussion: Bus parking on Port Authority property on 33rd Street Discussion: Clinton School & PANYNJ… Read more “Speak UP: Buses or Playground at 33rd Street and Dyer Avenue?”
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2010: After five years of activism, we are grateful for a safer year for pedestrians

by Team Chekpeds
At its December meeting, CHEKPEDS board took stock of the year’s accomplishments. We have much to celebrate in addition to our fifth year anniversary: safety improvements such as the safe route for seniors project in Hell’s Kitchen , DOT’s publication… Read more “2010: After five years of activism, we are grateful for a safer year for pedestrians”