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CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Rejoice! Soon pedestrians will get their fair share of 8th Avenue

by Team ChekpedsMay 26, 2021July 14, 2021

The Departement of Transportation shared with CB4 their plans to continue the sidewalk widening south to W31st Street . The first section is already installed from W43rd to W38th Street. 20% more of the avenue will be dedicated to pedestrians… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Traffic Justice

Victory! Pedestrians Safer at Time Warner Building

by Team ChekpedsMay 26, 2021July 14, 2021

Earlier this month, the beloved 73-year-old Kathie Coblentz, who lived steps away and was the third-longest serving employee of the New York Public Library was killed by a driver exiting the parking garage. Coblentz was mourned by her colleagues at the public… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Congestion, Noise

Tired of honking on your street ?

by Team ChekpedsMay 26, 2021July 14, 2021

NYC Departement of Transporation has a new tool for you: a Neighborhood Loading Zone. This is a 2 to 3 cars length of curb lane that is marked with a ” no Parking” regulation. This regulation allows deliveries and pick… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Tired of bikes on sidewalk/ attached to everything?

by Team ChekpedsMay 26, 2021July 14, 2021

Bike Corrals are bike racks installed in the curbside lane of the street (instead of on the sidewalk) to provide public bike parking. The new commissioner of the Departement of Transportation just announced that 10,000 bike corrals will be installed… Read more

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Sidewalk repairs and maintenance get a D-MINUS

by Team ChekpedsMay 16, 2021July 14, 2021

Since 2003, the city has outsourced the maintenance of sidewalks to landlords and the results are appalling: according to an MCB4 survey 59% (and 68% Person with Disabilities PWD ) rated as poor or very poor City’s job of maintaining sidewalks… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Join Us- 8th Avenue Pedestrian Improvements

by Team ChekpedsMay 16, 2021July 14, 2021

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CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion

Feds clear the way for congestion pricing

by Team ChekpedsApril 6, 2021July 14, 2021

On March 30, the Federal Government gave the go ahead to the MTA to perform the environmental assessment which will look at how charging a toll on vehicles driving into Manhattan would affect traffic volumes and emissions. A more streamlined… Read more

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From a 5.50-acre parking lot to a park

by Team ChekpedsApril 6, 2021July 14, 2021

Pier 76, the abominable tow pound the City committed to dismantle 20 years ago is finally gone! This is a triple win for our neighborhood. First safety: the pound attracted tow trucks and cars who were constantly in a rush… Read more

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Join Cityrise team to educate candidates on transportation

by Team ChekpedsApril 6, 2021July 14, 2021

The next City Council will be called upon to deliver progress and equity. A focus on Transportation would deliver meaningful and visible benefits of equity, safety, health and mobility to all. Cityrise is launching an initiative to harness local advocates… Read more

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Candidates transportation platforms

by Team ChekpedsApril 6, 2021July 14, 2021

If you want a quick read on who is a best match for your political views go to The City newspaper who has developed a fantastic tool to find you dream candidate. You answer questions and they show you who… Read more