Posted inCHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice
The Next Generation of Street Safety Activists is here..
and they are impossibly cute and right on . Watch the video the three young filmmakers just shot.
Author Archives: Team Chekpeds
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice
Vacca & Vallone: NYPD must do more to enforce traffic laws and investigate crashes
On Wednesday February 15, 2012, the joint hearing of New York City Council’s Transportation Committee and Public Safety Committee was a defining moment in our long fight for traffic justice and safety. In front of a packed room, with overflow… Read more “Vacca & Vallone: NYPD must do more to enforce traffic laws and investigate crashes”
Posted inEvents, Traffic Justice
Mark Your Calendar: Hearing on NYPD’s Refusal to Enforce Vehicular Law
In spite of the general kudos, the number of traffic injuries has increased by 11,000 in 2010 over the preceding years in the US . Our region is no exception. As Mike Bloomberg says, strict enforcement goes a long way… Read more “Mark Your Calendar: Hearing on NYPD’s Refusal to Enforce Vehicular Law”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion
Megamess: CB4 asks Megabus to shed weight to comply with the law
Last week, at its full board meeting, Community Board 4 passed two resolutions enjoining Megabus to comply with the law and DOT to develop a plan for Long Distance Buses.
According to the resolution , Megabus’ double-decker buses exceed the… Read more “Megamess: CB4 asks Megabus to shed weight to comply with the law”
Posted inComplete Streets
Bike Share Community Consultation: A Resounding Success
Last week was the first of many consultations planned by DOT to capture community wishes on where to install the stations. About 75 residents and workers showed up and the number of tables was increased from 6 to 8. The… Read more “Bike Share Community Consultation: A Resounding Success”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Traffic Justice
Take Action: Safe Walking Funding at Risk in Washington
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is poised to vote on the long-term Transportation bill next Thursday, February 2nd.
Most of our Street Safety Improvements are funded by two federal programs: Transportation Enhancements and Safe Routes to School. Unfortunately the Transportation… Read more “Take Action: Safe Walking Funding at Risk in Washington”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Events
Join the DOT tonight: Pick Locations for your Bikeshare Station
DOT will take your input on where to install the 60 bikeshare stations coming to our neighborhood this summer. In our district all stations will be using a parking space in the street, and none will displace loading and unloading… Read more “Join the DOT tonight: Pick Locations for your Bikeshare Station”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Traffic Justice
Miracle Ticket #3
Wednesday afternoon my street was overtaken with three charter busses parked illegally. As luck would have it, a traffic agent was approaching on foot. I showed him the buses, the regulation, indicated that a legal bus parking was located on… Read more “Miracle Ticket #3”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Events
Bike Share Open House
Curious about Bike share? How big are the stations? Do I need a special card to pay? Are the bike comfortable? Can I wear high heels? Join us to an Open House to see the real thing and try it… Read more “Bike Share Open House”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Events
Join Us: Pick Locations for BikeShare stations
NOT that kind of sharing , This is so 1890!
DOT will take your input on where to install the 60 bikeshare stations coming to our neighborhood this summer.In our district all stations will be using a parking space in… Read more “Join Us: Pick Locations for BikeShare stations”