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New Plaza dubbed “The Canoe”, is taking shape in Hell’s Kitchen

by Team ChekpedsDecember 28, 2013July 14, 2021

As long as we can remember, NYPD and other vehicles perpendicularly parked on a block length of 36th Street’s north sidewalk, between 9th and Dyer Avenues forcing all pedestrians to walk on the roadway. This is the path to the… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice

NYPD Bill Bratton brings new perspective on traffic violence

by Team ChekpedsDecember 28, 2013July 14, 2021

In November well before he was selected for New commissioner, Bill Bratton discussed his views on the matter at a Transportation Alternative panel. The former chief speech was followed by a panel discussion featuring one of the creators of the… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion

Pedestrian Safety: A Tale of Two Cities

by Team ChekpedsNovember 3, 2013July 14, 2021

This week we testified at a City Council Hearing on the collision that killed Samuel Cohen Eckstein. This family’s pain left everyone – including all council members present – in tears. City Council reps, Transportation Alternatives and members of the… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion

Buses: Reclaiming our Streets!

by Team ChekpedsNovember 3, 2013July 14, 2021

A few months back, our board member Ashley organized an all out effort to rid 44th Street of buses that used this residential street as a detour to the Port Authority Bus terminal. The Community Board supported the Block Association… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Greening

Fall Event : Bike lane greening

by Team ChekpedsNovember 3, 2013July 14, 2021

On Sunday October 6th, with the help of the Partnership for Parks, and the millions tree program, CHEKPEDS joined HKNA to green the median islands on 9th Avenue between 35th and 45th Streets. Tree pits were planted with daffodils and… Read more

CHEKPEDS, DOT STUDY, Pedestrian safety

Finally! 42nd Street and 9th Avenue safer for pedestrians

by Team ChekpedsOctober 3, 2013July 14, 2021

After 7 years of dogged persistence on the part of our members, the south crossing at 42nd Street and 9th Avenue is now much safer. When the light turns red on 9th Avenue, pedestrians now get the WALK signal immediately,… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion

Bolt Bus relocation to 33rd Street between 11th and 12th Avenues imminent!

by Team ChekpedsOctober 3, 2013July 14, 2021

Last night, Community Board 4 approved relocating Bolt Bus on-Street terminal to the Northwest corner of 33rd Street and 11th Avenue from its current location at the Northwest corner of 34th Street and 8th Avenue, where it will be in… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Events, Greening

Join us Sunday! Plant Daffodils, Get Mulch, Get Advice, Claim a plot…

by Team ChekpedsOctober 3, 2013July 14, 2021

Please RSVP at excom@chekpeds.com Download the flyer to share with your neighbors (NO posting on public property) Please RSVP at excom@chekpeds.com

CHEKPEDS, Events, Traffic Justice

Speak Up: Council Hearings on NYPD Collision Investigation Reform

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 26, 2013July 14, 2021

Are you satisfied that after jumping the sidewalk and killing or maiming a pedestrian, a driver can go back to driving immediately without even a summonses ? What about the fact that in CB4 , traffic officers gave five times… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Events

More Long Distance Buses

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 17, 2013July 14, 2021

CB4’s Transportation Committee will hear DOT ‘s proposal to relocate Bolt Buses from 33rd Street and 7th Avenue , and 34th Street and 8th Avenue to the North Side of 39th Street just west of 10th Avenue , near the… Read more