Team Chekpeds – CHEKPEDS

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets

9th Avenue Renaissance

by Team ChekpedsOctober 4, 2026October 4, 2026

This summer, DOT completely transformed 9th Avenue from 34th to 51st Street. It is now a shining example of a “Complete street” as well as a street focused on People. 9 feet of sidewalk were added on the east side;… Read more

Penn Station

Four fixes to unlock 33% capacity increase in Penn Station

by Team ChekpedsOctober 4, 2026October 4, 2026

Screenshot Liam Blank, Chair of Transportation and Infrastructure committee of the City Club, explains the four fixes that would allow Penn Station to accommodate 33% more trains as proposed by the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) in phase 1. Gorgeous animations… Read more

CHEKPEDS

Your taxes = Your call

by Team ChekpedsOctober 3, 2026October 4, 2026

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/iTEaxKPek9 If you pay taxes, you should be able to decide how your money is spent. Right? Well NOW YOU CAN.. Fill out the form or use the QR code and MCB4 will transmit your choices to the City! SIMPLE!

Clean Air

Why can’t they turn off their engine?

by Team ChekpedsJune 12, 2026June 13, 2026

Once again, the carter and bus industries are lobbying aggressively to obliterate our clean air laws. Intro 561-A threatens to create giant loopholes in the law by allowing diesel engines to idle and letting the current and future summonses to… Read more

Congestion

Goooooals and buuuuuses

by Team ChekpedsJune 12, 2026June 13, 2026

The world cup brings an extraordinary transporation challenge for New York City. Mayor Mamdani stepped up to his affordability platform by bringing 18,000 fans to the games in school buses for $ 20 each. After reviewing the City and Port… Read more

Complete Streets, Penn Station

Penn Station – Forward

by Team ChekpedsJune 12, 2026June 13, 2026

Amtrak’s selection of a Master Developer, Penn Transformation partners(PTP), and the official release of their renderings is a key milestone toward the steady and credible progress of the Penn Station project. The plans include a column-like facade and the removal… Read more

Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Preserve our pedestrian space for walking Please sign the petition

by Team ChekpedsMay 10, 2026May 10, 2026

Petition : https://c.org/5WTMCZjyBv I our beloved City, we take pride in the vibrant community and the bustling streets. However, as charming as this is , it faces an issue that cannot be overlooked: our sidewalks are becoming overcrowded, primarily due… Read more

Pedestrian safety

Finally less pedestrians/cyclists conflicts!

by Team ChekpedsMay 10, 2026May 10, 2026

Eight (Eight !!!!) years after CHEKPEDS proposed to DOT staff a solution to reduce conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists, the DOT is rolling out the “green wave”. After an initial installation on Third Avenue, the signal timing will be adjusted… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

What’s happening on 9th Avenue?

by Team ChekpedsMay 10, 2026May 10, 2026

Screenshot Yes it is a mess, but with a silver lining! Have you noticed how slow the drivers go? the avenue is much less intimidating and feel safer for pedestrians. This is way less expensive than speed bumps, speed cameras… Read more

Port Authority

Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement

by Team ChekpedsMay 10, 2026May 10, 2026

If you think that 9th Avenue is messy, please come and visit Hell’s Kitchen South where the Bus terminal demolition is proceeding at full speed including noisy work 11 PM to 5 AM. Some tunnel ramps are bing closed at… Read more