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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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Speaker Corey Johnson introduces legislation to open the streets to pedestrians

Following a strong push by activists and other elected officials, and in face of Mayor DeBlasio opposition , Speaker Corey Johnson is taking the fight to the council, with a bill to open city streets to pedestrians and cyclists during… Read more “Speaker Corey Johnson introduces legislation to open the streets to pedestrians”
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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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2019 was a roller coaster- Best Wishes for 2020

  Dear friends , 2019 brought us many successes , but – in the end-  turned out to be one of the bloodiest for pedestrians and cyclists in Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen. Eight fatalities!  double from last year. This is… Read more “2019 was a roller coaster- Best Wishes for 2020”