Posted inCHEKPEDS
Countdown to Congestion Pricing
Because we cannot wait ….. Click here for the countdown
Author Archives: Team Chekpeds
Posted inCongestion
Speak Up: congestion pricing hearings
9th Avenue in Manhattan, every day
The traffic is overwhelming, we cannot cross the street because of blocked pedestrian crossings, the honking is unbearable at all hours of day and night, we have one of the worst air quality in… Read more “Speak Up: congestion pricing hearings”
Posted inSidewalk
Our ever shrinking sidewalks: take action on bike parking
New York City needs more secure bike parking. In New York City, access to secure bicycle parking is the second most important factor determining whether people choose to ride a bike or not. Unfortunately, there isn’t enough to meet demand,… Read more “Our ever shrinking sidewalks: take action on bike parking”
Posted inCHEKPEDS
The good, the bad and the ugly: Port Authority Midtown Bus terminal
Today, the Port Authority held the first of multiple sessions to collect comments from the public. CLICK HERE to attend a session by zoom and give your comments.
February 21, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
February 21, 2024 from… Read more “The good, the bad and the ugly: Port Authority Midtown Bus terminal”
Posted inPedestrian safety
Do not miss it : Comment on Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement project
Forget about Airports! It is the largest bus terminal in the world, it will be a 10-year and $ 1o billion construction project , located in the middle of a residential neighborhood. It will be double the current height or… Read more “Do not miss it : Comment on Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement project”
Posted inClean Air
Bus Terminal Replacement: Port Authority unveils its plans
REGISTER for the community information sessions
Tuesday, February 6, 6pm – 8pm
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is proposing to replace the existing Bus Terminal in Manhattan with a new Main Terminal, Storage and Staging Facility… Read more “Bus Terminal Replacement: Port Authority unveils its plans”
Posted inCHEKPEDS
Our ever shrinking sidewalk space
How can you claim being a walkable city when our elected officials keep using our very tight sidewalk space for everything but walking? A bill co – sponsored by 17 elected officials allows pushcarts in locations where they could reduce… Read more “Our ever shrinking sidewalk space”
Posted inCHEKPEDS
Bike safety campaign gains momentum
Last Week, Pedestrians for Bike Safety, Council Member Bottcher and other elected officials organized a press conference to unveil a new PSA campaign. The message is displayed on all LinkNYC kiosks and hopefully will be translated in multiple languages. Los… Read more “Bike safety campaign gains momentum”
Posted inPedestrian safety
Wishing you a Safe, Peaceful & Happy 2024
The year 2023 marked significant advances in traffic safety not just in our district, but also the city and the country: Read more “Wishing you a Safe, Peaceful & Happy 2024”
Posted inTraffic Justice
Keeping perspective : the good old days
The Horse Manure Problem of 1894
The 15 to 30 pounds of manure produced daily by each beast multiplied by the 150,000+ horses in New York city resulted in more than three million pounds of horse manure per day that… Read more “Keeping perspective : the good old days”