Sidewalk Archives

Longest Table 2.0 : Another day of bliss

by Team ChekpedsNovember 4, 2023November 4, 2023

600 New Yorkers gathered on West 21st Open Street, to break bread with their neighbors in the second New York installment of the Longest Table. It was a day of community to recharge your social batteries under the perfect weather.… Read more

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Deliveristas: a promising first step

by Team ChekpedsOctober 16, 2023November 4, 2023

State Senator Brad Hoylman and Council Member Gale Brewer joined Pedestrians for Bicycle Safety, CHEKPEDS and Los Deliveristas Unidos, to educate deliveristas on the rules of the road. After a brief press conference with Assembly Member Tony Simone and Council… Read more

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Join us to train and welcome cyclists

by Team ChekpedsOctober 11, 2023November 4, 2023

This Thursday, October 12th at 4pm at Balsley Park (W57th St & 9th Ave) we will join with Pedestrians for Bike Safety and Los Deliveristas to conduct outreach & education with cyclists in general and local delivery riders, whose services… Read more

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Call to Action: Cargo bikes do not belong on sidewalks

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 10, 2023October 14, 2023

The City is proposing to expand the definition of cargo bikes in order to reduce the number of trucks on our residential streets. The pedal assist electric vehicles would be up to 4ft wide, have 4 wheels and ride at… Read more

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More garbage on sidewalk? Yep, unless you Speak up.

by Team ChekpedsJune 18, 2023June 18, 2023

DSNY is proposing to amend its rules to mandate “ all food-related businesses must set out any putrescible solid waste … in rigid receptacles with tight-fitting lids..” While we applaud this proposal, we strongly object to the proposed rules for storage of the containers: “If other storage areas… Read more

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Manhattan Community Board 4 does not support EV chargers on the sidewalk.

by Team ChekpedsJune 7, 2023October 14, 2023

After months of discussions and extensive consultations between the Transportation and Environment committees, MCB4 Executives and full board endorsed by a large margin a common sense policy to not support installation of EV chargers on sidewalks. Instead it recommends that… Read more

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A historic day for pedestrians in Hell’s Kitchen

by Team ChekpedsApril 30, 2023October 14, 2023

Today, we take back our sidewalks from Robert Moses who narrowed them 70 years ago for the Lincoln Tunnel traffic.Martin Treat & Christine Berthet, Co founders On March 21st, 2023 , three commissioners (Department of Transportation (DOT) Departement of Design… Read more

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EVs will NOT charge on sidewalks

by Team ChekpedsApril 30, 2023October 14, 2023

The City just published its Planyc 2023, which outlines its strategies to achieve sustainability and protect the environment. As expected going electric is a big part of it, considering the significant incentives doled out by the Federal Administration. During this… Read more

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Bicyclists on sidewalks

by Team ChekpedsApril 30, 2023October 14, 2023

Manhattan Community Board 4, Transportation Planning Committee will hold a hearing on this matter, which has emerged as a major concern of our neighbors. May 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm By zoom Check again for details

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Streets Plan progress

by Team ChekpedsApril 30, 2023October 14, 2023

The NYC Streets Plan dictates quantitative milestones for Protected Bus Lanes (Miles), Protected Bike Lanes (Miles), Bus Stop Upgrades (Shelter or Benches AND Bus Time Poles), Transit Signal Priority (Intersections) Accessible Pedestrian Signals (Intersections) Pedestrian Space (Sq. Ft.), Redesign Intersections,… Read more