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9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Transit

In case you missed it

by Team ChekpedsAugust 28, 2018July 14, 2021

It was summer, it was hot and you had better things to do than reading about transportation. Still you missed some major moves. Here are the ones we watched: Pedestrians Corey Johnson sent a letter to DOT asking for better… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

West 37th Street Renaissance

by Team ChekpedsAugust 26, 2018July 14, 2021

Over 10 years ago CHEKPEDS initiated a 9th Avenue Renaissance project which incorporated over 1,000 input from the community. The resulting suggested various designs for streets. Fast forward to 2017 , when the recently formed Hudson Yards/Hell’s Kitchen Alliance (HYHK… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Transit

Victory for Disabled – L train’s 6th Avenue station to become ADA compliant

by Team ChekpedsJune 22, 2018July 14, 2021

As the result of a lawsuit filed by the 14th Street Coalition and disabled groups, the MTA committed to install elevators at the 14th Street and 6th Avenue Station, while the repairs to the Canarsie Tunnel are underway. It is… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Speed cameras work. Ask Gov. Cuomo to keep them to save lives

by Team ChekpedsJune 22, 2018July 14, 2021

Last night, the State Legislature went home without approving an extension of life-saving speed cameras at schools. The Assembly majority showed real leadership by approving an expansion bill but the Senate did not allow it to advance. Because of this… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Congestion, Pedestrian safety

Pedestrians and cyclists fight over crumbs on 8th Avenue

by Team ChekpedsJune 18, 2018July 14, 2021

I know , pedestrians will tell you that cyclists are doing all sorts of illegal stuff: running red lights, interfering with pedestrians in the crosswalk, going the wrong way, riding on the sidewalk and they are right about all of… Read more

Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Transit

Inclusive streets: focus on disabled persons

by Team ChekpedsJune 18, 2018July 14, 2021

When we met with Andy Byford , the new head of New York City Transit, he declared being very focused on accessibility. His 10 year plan is proof that he was serious . Now the Coalition of Block Associations againstthe… Read more

Complete Streets

Spotlight on bike lanes: 8th and 10th Avenues proposals coming up

by Team ChekpedsJune 18, 2018July 14, 2021

Join Us at the Transportation Committee, to hear DOT’s plans to extend the 8th Avenue bike lane from 56th Street around Columbus circle and the Amsterdam Avenue bike lane down to 52nd Street. DOT will present their approach to make… Read more

Congestion, Events, Transit

Join Us: speak your mind with the new head of NYC transit

by Team ChekpedsApril 17, 2018July 14, 2021

Events, Transit

MTA to discuss stations enhancements at CB4 Transportation Committee

by Team ChekpedsApril 17, 2018July 14, 2021

Wednesday, April 18th – 6:30 PM MCB4 Office Conference Room 330 W. 42nd Street, 26th Fl. Presentation: New York City Transit on Upcoming Enhanced Station Initiative Work at 57th Street (F), 23rd Street (F/M), 28th Street (6), Penn Station (A/C/E/1/2/3)… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Clean Air, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Your Tax $ , Your Vote!

by Team ChekpedsApril 14, 2018July 14, 2021

Each year our council member allocates $ 1 million of his capital budget to be spent according to his constituents’ wishes. This is called participatory budgeting . 2018 is no exception but you have only one day left to cast… Read more