Team Chekpeds, Author at CHEKPEDS

Will self driving cars improve pedestrian safety?

by Team ChekpedsDecember 24, 2016July 14, 2021

The US DOT thinks so , and that is why 2016 is the first year when self driving cars became a reality on multiple levels: the US DOT published rules to create a regulatory framework by types and related expectations… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events

Governor Cuomo does not care about the Bus Terminal – We do and We VOTE

by Team ChekpedsDecember 1, 2016July 14, 2021

While everyone bickers about which project to fund, the community continues its steady work on planning our area to include a replacement terminal. Please join us and bring your ideas!

CHEKPEDS, Events, Traffic Justice

Join the World Day of Remembrance for crash victims

by Team ChekpedsNovember 17, 2016July 14, 2021

Be there for the global event that commemorates the lives and death of traffic crash victims. In tandem with people around the world, NYC will remember those lost. WALK , RIDE or STAND Join Families for Safe Streets and the… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Port Authority

We Need Your Input: Update on Port Authority Bus Terminal

by Team ChekpedsNovember 17, 2016July 14, 2021

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Transit

Mark Your Calendars: Port Authority Bus Terminal Community Input

by Team ChekpedsNovember 12, 2016July 14, 2021

So much has happen since the Town Hall in April 2016! Through continued pressure, letters and meetings, our elected officials obtained that the Port Authority consult with the community for the siting and design of a new Bus Terminal on… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Pedestrian Delight: 40 phone booths will be removed

by Team ChekpedsNovember 12, 2016July 14, 2021

After years of advocacy ( since 2008!) and with the help of MCB4 District Manager Jesse Bodine and Borough President Brewer and her staff, DoiTT has finally confirmed in writing which phone booths will be removed and NOT be replaced… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Pedestrian Safety advances: 3 new Protected Pedestrian Crossings

by Team ChekpedsNovember 12, 2016July 14, 2021

At the September CB4 Transporation Committee Meeting, the Department of Transportation indicated they were proceeding with the installation of split LPIs at the following locations @ 8th Avenue on W 31st Street (approved) @ 8th Avenue on W 38st Street… Read more

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

This year again more greening and protected trees

by Team ChekpedsNovember 12, 2016July 14, 2021

We are continuing our annual program of greening the neighborhood . This year four new tree guards were installed in addition to the 25 that had been previously installed in Hell’s Kitchen South. Two very large ones on 9th Avenue… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Sidewalk

LinkNYC – A work in progress

by Team ChekpedsNovember 12, 2016July 14, 2021

LinkNYC is the Wi-FI and phone charging system that replaces the phone booths. It is currently installed at 364 locations in Manhattan, mostly on 8th Avenue in our district . The service has been very successful with 700,000 subscribers and… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Pedestrian safety

Regulation of Sightseeing Bus – Better but needs work

by Team ChekpedsNovember 12, 2016July 14, 2021

On September 23, 2016 the City Council held an oversight hearing of the Hop-on, Hop-off bus industry a welcome initiative. Intro 529 -A increased safety requirements for drivers, a proposal we support whole heartedly. However CB4 asked that the drivers… Read more