Author Archives: Team Chekpeds
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Events, Traffic Justice
CALL TO ACTION : GET THEM OFF THE ROAD Press Conference and Rally against suspended drivers
Last weekend, three New Yorkers were killed by drivers with suspended licenses. On Sunday, Transportation Alternatives will join elected officials and families of the victims on the steps of City Hall to call for tougher laws and enforcement that will… Read more “CALL TO ACTION : GET THEM OFF THE ROAD Press Conference and Rally against suspended drivers”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, DOT STUDY
Lincoln Tunnel traffic to be lightened by the reopening of Holland Tunnel to truck traffic
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 “Lincoln Tunnel traffic to be lightened by the reopening of Holland Tunnel to truck traffic”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Events
CALL TO ACTION : Idling and Tour/Charter Bus – Town Hall Meeting
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 “CALL TO ACTION : Idling and Tour/Charter Bus – Town Hall Meeting”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Events
Give Your Input: Green Light for Broadway
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 “Give Your Input: Green Light for Broadway”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Events, Transit
Give Your Input New Ferry Service
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 “Give Your Input New Ferry Service”
Posted inDOT STUDY
Third Project Advisory Meeting – 09-03-2009 Community comments
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 “Third Project Advisory Meeting – 09-03-2009 Community comments”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice
Five Memorial plaques installed for Pedestrians Killed on 9th Avenue
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 “Five Memorial plaques installed for Pedestrians Killed on 9th Avenue”
Posted inTraffic Justice
Vote for Safe Streets: Which candidate will give us better streets
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 “Vote for Safe Streets: Which candidate will give us better streets”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice
NYPD steps up gridlock enforcement around the Lincoln Tunnel
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 “NYPD steps up gridlock enforcement around the Lincoln Tunnel”