Author Archives: Team Chekpeds
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Letter from BP Scott Stringer re 34th Street Transitway

by Team Chekpeds
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer wrote to the NYC DOT concerning the proposed 34th Street Transitway. He is requesting that DOT provide a written report to address the community’s issues raised through the block-by-block outreach sessions. He also urges that… Read more “Letter from BP Scott Stringer re 34th Street Transitway”
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New Head of PlaNYC has a strong track record in Transportation.

by Team Chekpeds
As the adminstration is  updating PlaNYC, with input from various stakeholders including CHEKPEDS,  the nomination of  a new leader – David Bragdon –  with strong transportation credentials, to succeed the plan’s exceptional founder, Rohit Aggarwala, is welcome news. In particular… Read more “New Head of PlaNYC has a strong track record in Transportation.”
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DOT shows a realistic simulation of Hell’s Kitchen traffic at the study’s fourth PAC meeting

by Team Chekpeds
We wish to thank Margaret Forgione and Andrew Lenton for a very informative meeting on June 28th, 2010. We respectfully request that a higher priority be assigned to this project with matching focus and resources. Any more delay will jeopardize… Read more “DOT shows a realistic simulation of Hell’s Kitchen traffic at the study’s fourth PAC meeting”
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34th Street Transitway Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting #1

by Team Chekpeds
On 15 June 2010, the NYC DOT held the first Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting.  The CAC is composed of a broad range of stakeholders, including elected officials, Community Board members, civic/neighborhood groups, business organizations, and major area institutions. The… Read more “34th Street Transitway Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting #1”