Team Chekpeds, Author at CHEKPEDS

5 tests for AVs on city streets

by Team ChekpedsDecember 11, 2021January 8, 2022

After Chekpeds testified on autonomous vehicles, Waymo called us to discuss what they were doing for safety and we engaged in a productive dialogue. We asked them to answer the following questions: Left or right turns – car has the… Read more

Sidewalk

It is 8 p.m.: Do you know where your garbage is?

by Team ChekpedsDecember 11, 2021December 25, 2021

Is the idea of putting Trash Off the Sidewalk Space dead? No: many properties are trying it and liking it, but it remains a minuscule portion of the City. The bigger news is that both DOT and Sanitation recently gave… Read more

Greening

Open Streets 2.0

by Team ChekpedsNovember 13, 2021January 12, 2022

Last week, the Department of Transportation did a major upgrade to two Open Streets in Chelsea. Some of the broken down and defensive barricades were replaced with large planters. DOT even provided assistance to plant flowers and bushes. Above is… Read more

CHEKPEDS

9th Avenue resurfacing

by Team ChekpedsNovember 13, 2021December 11, 2021

NYC DOT will share a brief update on plans for 9th Ave. from 59th St. to 51st St., including temporary markings that will be installed this fall and the on-going development of a new proposed design for the corridor. Wednesday,… Read more

Clean Air

Congestion Pricing Forum

by Team ChekpedsNovember 13, 2021November 13, 2021

As the USA is making pledges to clean the air, our district has the third worst air quality in the City. 30% of our pollution is caused by traffic . It is urgent that we connect the dots and start… Read more

CHEKPEDS

Congestion: Open letter to Governor Murphy

by Team ChekpedsOctober 2, 2021December 11, 2021

Dear Governor Murphy, We the people of Hell’s Kitchen and Chelsea on the west side of Manhattan, implore you to take the appropriate steps to stem the humanitarian crisis New Jersey drivers befell our community everyday. From 3 to 8… Read more

CHEKPEDS

A profound transformation for Midtown

by Team ChekpedsOctober 2, 2021January 10, 2022

Look at this image : it is a first in New York City . Press hounds usually are the first to detect when a big story comes to town. Some of them – although not the New York Times- commented… Read more

Complete Streets

Two-way-jersey-barrier-protected bike lane coming to W40th Street

by Team ChekpedsOctober 2, 2021December 11, 2021

It was logical – but by no means a forgone conclusion- that jersey barriers would protect a two-way bike lane on West 40th Street near the Lincoln tunnel entrance. This segment will connect W38th and W39th Street crosstown bike lanes… Read more

Clean Air

Air Quality Alert: Congestion pricing hearings coming up!

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 13, 2021September 13, 2021

Our neighborhood is overwhelmed with New Jersey drivers who have returned to their cars with a vengeance, while mass transit is under-used. Port Authority has even extended the peak hours to ease the congestion. Many intersections are gridlocked for hours.… Read more

Pedestrian safety

5 New Yorkers killed by drivers in 3 days

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 13, 2021December 11, 2021

September 14, at 5:30 p.m. at Union Square North and demand immediate action from Mayor de Blasio. This is just unacceptable! Read Press release by Transportation Alternatives… Read more