Author Archives: Team Chekpeds

Last week, Assembly Member Tony Simone unveiled a revised plan for the redevelopment of Penn Station. With better public space, a park and a focus on residential buildings, the modified General Project Plan (GPP) would NOT require razing Block 780… Read more “A revised plan to develop Penn Station”

Participatory Budgeting (PB) is your opportunity to help decide how we spend $1 million of our city budget right here in our neighborhood. From school upgrades to park improvements, these projects come directly from your ideas.🗳️ Vote now at vote.pbnyc.org📅 … Read more “Choose how to spend $ 1 M”

Last week, the City Council passed a package of legislations that will bring much-needed reform to the system of sidewalk sheds that stay up far too long, sheltering illegal activities and making walking unsafe for pedestrians. Council member Erik bottcher… Read more “Less scaffolding = happier pedestrians”

Screenshot Did you know that most pedestrian deaths occur in the crosswalk at an intersection? Join Open Plans and Transporation Alternatives on April 21st at 9 AM at City Hall to ask our city officials to support Intro 1138 &… Read more “Speak up for safety at all intersections”

From time to time MCB4 Transportation Committee polls the community on priorities and policies. This is a great opportunity to shape the work of the committees and the Board . Please fill out this very short survey and share your… Read more “Tell MCB4 your transportation priorities”

Screenshot Last night, EDC and its contractors opened the floor to the public to solicit ideas on how to rebuild the antiquated and sometimes crumbling Manhattan Cruise Terminal (MTC), located on Pier 88 to 92 on the Hudson River. The… Read more “Rebuilding the far west side: Speak Up”