CHEKPEDS

Take Action to stake out our walking space!

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 23, 2018July 14, 2021

Fall is upon us and with it illegal storm enclosures will pop up again at every other restaurant door, making pedestrian lives that much harder. After carefully researching the relevant laws , we are launching a CAMPAIGN Against Obstructions of … Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Traffic Justice

Can electronic scooters peacefully co-exist with pedestrians?

by Team ChekpedsAugust 28, 2018July 14, 2021

CHEKPEDS has learned that Speaker Corey Johnson and Transportation chair Ydanis Rodriguez are working on a legislation to ensure the orderly inclusion of electric scooters in the New York Transportation options. These appliances which look like a children ‘s toy… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Transit

In case you missed it

by Team ChekpedsAugust 28, 2018July 14, 2021

It was summer, it was hot and you had better things to do than reading about transportation. Still you missed some major moves. Here are the ones we watched: Pedestrians Corey Johnson sent a letter to DOT asking for better… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

West 37th Street Renaissance

by Team ChekpedsAugust 26, 2018July 14, 2021

Over 10 years ago CHEKPEDS initiated a 9th Avenue Renaissance project which incorporated over 1,000 input from the community. The resulting suggested various designs for streets. Fast forward to 2017 , when the recently formed Hudson Yards/Hell’s Kitchen Alliance (HYHK… Read more

Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Transit

Inclusive streets: focus on disabled persons

by Team ChekpedsJune 18, 2018July 14, 2021

When we met with Andy Byford , the new head of New York City Transit, he declared being very focused on accessibility. His 10 year plan is proof that he was serious . Now the Coalition of Block Associations againstthe… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Clean Air, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Your Tax $ , Your Vote!

by Team ChekpedsApril 14, 2018July 14, 2021

Each year our council member allocates $ 1 million of his capital budget to be spent according to his constituents’ wishes. This is called participatory budgeting . 2018 is no exception but you have only one day left to cast… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Events, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Port Authority Bus Terminal – latest news

by Team ChekpedsFebruary 19, 2018July 14, 2021

In Early February, the Port Authority Chair, CEO and staff met with elected officials from New Jersey and New york, representatives from City Agencies, and the community board 4 and 5 in one of the most amicable meetings to date.… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Complete Streets, Congestion, DOT STUDY, Pedestrian safety, Port Authority, Sidewalk

Best Wishes for 2018

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 2, 2018July 14, 2021

2017 felt like a rotten year, but we kept our heads down and managed to accomplish a lot with the help of DOT, our elected officials and the Community Board: Reclaim Street Space for pedestrians: A whole block of 8th… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Pedestrian Delight: Wider Sidewalk on 8th Avenue

by Team ChekpedsJune 19, 2017July 14, 2021

With the help of Duane Reade’s Landlord at the corner of 42nd Street and 8th Avenue, DOT has enlarged the sidewalk by 9 ft or 40% on a block of 8th Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Streets that is usually… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Events, Greening, Noise, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Pushing the envelope: Streetopia

by Team ChekpedsJune 19, 2017July 14, 2021

Streetopia Thursday, July 22nd, 2017, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Museum of the City of New York, 1220 5th Ave & 103rd St, New York The advocates for Streets Renaissance have garnered many successes over the last 10 years and… Read more