Team Chekpeds, Author at CHEKPEDS

Study of Lincoln Tunnel entrances approved in 2007-08 Federally fundedbudget

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 27, 2007July 14, 2021

One Step Away from final Approval NYMTC (New York Metropolitan Transportation Council), the regional planning organization that supervises the disbursement and proper ustilization of Transportation Federal Funds for our region just published its 2007 budget proposal. The study of “Lincon… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Major safety improvements for Holy Cross schoolchildren at 43rd street

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 20, 2007July 14, 2021

The DOT released its long awaited recommendations for the most dangerous schools to walk to in New York. Holy Cross being the second most dangerous in Manhattan. A mid block pedestrian crossing and traffic light will be intstalled in front… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance

Town Hall Meeting Report

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 10, 2007July 14, 2021

On January 8, 2007, over 130 members of the coalition were adressed by Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer on the new era of transportation in our city. Watch the video. All of our elected officials… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Events

Public Outreach Meeting

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 4, 2007July 14, 2021

PUBLIC OUTREACH MEETING Traffic Calming and Public Places Opportunities The Clinton Hell’s Kitchen Coalition for Pedestrian Safety (CHEKPEDS) was established by concerned citizens, property owners, businesses, and block associations to reclaim9th Avenue from Lincoln Tunnel traffic. The “9th Avenue Renaissance”project… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Congestion, Transit

500 attend “Manhattan on the Move” conference

by Team ChekpedsNovember 12, 2006July 14, 2021

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer calls for an overhaul of our transportation policy : “the best for the most”.

CHEKPEDS

Businesses and Institutions join CHEKPEDS

by Team ChekpedsNovember 10, 2006July 14, 2021

9th Avenue Association, organizers of the annual 9th Avenue food fair, Baryshnikov Arts Center on 37th street, Manganaro Foods, on the avenue since 1893, RG/A famed digital design agency on 39th street for 29 years, New Dramatists on 44th ,… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air

Bloomberg unveils major initative for sustainable development

by Team ChekpedsNovember 10, 2006July 14, 2021

Environment and Transportation are key New Office and Advisory Board to Create Agenda to Make New York City an Environmental Leader and Guide City Efforts Towards Environmentally Sound Future The office goals are to help develop a plan for the… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Pedestrian Safety is DOT’s Top Priority says Commisionner Weinshall

by Team ChekpedsNovember 10, 2006July 14, 2021

Watch the video and judge for yourself

9th Avenue Renaissance, Events

We need YOU to Redesign 9th Avenue

by Team ChekpedsNovember 10, 2006July 14, 2021

January 20th , 2007 – 2PM We need YOU to Redesign 9th Avenue Neighbors and businesses will participate in observation & solutions design workshops on site on 9th avenue – with our consultant PPS

CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Congestion

Borough President Scott Stringer calls for an overhaul of our transportation policy : the best for the most

by Team ChekpedsNovember 10, 2006July 14, 2021

500 attended the conference Manhattan on the Move. Click Here to Watch the video