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Building pedestrian facilities creates more jobs than building roads

The study, “Estimating the Employment Impacts of Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Road Infrastructure,” which examines the costs of engineering, construction, and materials costs for different types of projects in the city of Baltimore concludes: “Investment in transportation infrastructure of all types… Read more “Building pedestrian facilities creates more jobs than building roads”
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Join us: 23rd Street and 7th Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Join the Transportation Committee of Community Board 4 to hear what safety improvements the DOT team is proposing  for this dangerous intersection. CB4 Transportation Committee – Wednesday, January 19, 2011 – 6:30 pm Holland House, 351 W 42nd Street, Piano… Read more “Join us: 23rd Street and 7th Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements”
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2010: After five years of activism, we are grateful for a safer year for pedestrians

At its December meeting, CHEKPEDS board took stock of the year’s accomplishments. We have much to celebrate in addition to our fifth year anniversary: safety improvements such as the safe route for seniors project in Hell’s Kitchen , DOT’s publication… Read more “2010: After five years of activism, we are grateful for a safer year for pedestrians”