Team Chekpeds, Author at CHEKPEDS

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, DOT STUDY

Lincoln Tunnel traffic to be lightened by the reopening of Holland Tunnel to truck traffic

by Team ChekpedsDecember 1, 2009July 14, 2021

On January 1st 2010, small trucks ( up to three axles if you can call that small!) wil be allowed once again to enter Manhattan by the Holland Tunnel. The ban had been imposed since 2001 and caused the volume… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Events

CALL TO ACTION : Idling and Tour/Charter Bus – Town Hall Meeting

by Team ChekpedsNovember 10, 2009July 14, 2021

Our elected officials invite you to speak up at a Town Hall meeting with all the key decision makers . This is a unique opportunity to tell them of the many symptoms of an untainable situation in our neighborhoods and… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Events

Give Your Input: Green Light for Broadway

by Team ChekpedsOctober 1, 2009July 14, 2021

New York City Departement of Transportation wants to hear from you on HOW IS “GREENLIGHT FOR MIDTOWN ” WORKING These workshops are designed to here your feedback on the new roadway design of Broadway between 59th and 26th Streets, including… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Events, Transit

Give Your Input New Ferry Service

by Team ChekpedsOctober 1, 2009July 14, 2021

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) have begun a six-month Comprehensive Citywide Ferry Study. This study aims to further expand ferry service around New York City and identify areas… Read more

DOT STUDY

Third Project Advisory Meeting – 09-03-2009 Community comments

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 25, 2009July 14, 2021

The Project Advisory Committee (PAC) members of the Clinton Hell’s Kitchen Transportation study are very pleased with the results of the study to date that the Department of Transportation (DOT) presented on September 3, 2009, at the third PAC meeting.… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice

Five Memorial plaques installed for Pedestrians Killed on 9th Avenue

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 14, 2009July 14, 2021

Our Elected Officials, Candidates District Attorneys, Transportation Alternatives and a large crowd of concerned neighbors marched at the sound of a new Orleans style band to the four locations along 9th Avenue. Family were present at two locations Another family… Read more

Traffic Justice

Vote for Safe Streets: Which candidate will give us better streets

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 14, 2009July 14, 2021

Can we walk or bike safely in our streets ? Is the air we breathe making our children sick ? If we are victim of a preventable crash can we expect justice ? Why do public servants abuse their privileges… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice

NYPD steps up gridlock enforcement around the Lincoln Tunnel

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 9, 2009July 14, 2021

Over the last few weeks traffic agents are posted at 36th , 38th , 40th and 43rd Streets and 9th Avenue giving out tickets to all drivers that regularly block the box including the pedestrian crossings as they exit the… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Greening

Tree Guards installed on 9th Avenue

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 9, 2009July 14, 2021

Thanks to a grant from Speaker Christine Quinn, HKNA and CHEKPEDS have designed sturdy tree guards and started to install them to protect the newly planted trees in the neighborhood. Trees are critical to reduce air pollution, they reduce electricity… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Congestion, Events

Transportation secretary LaHood to speak on Sustainable Communities

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 9, 2009July 14, 2021

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will discuss the Obama Administration’s commitment to Sustainable Communities during keynote remarks at NYMTC’s September 24 Council Meeting. The Sustainable Communities initiative, which was announced as an interagency partnership in June, incorporates six livability principles that… Read more