CHEKPEDS

Traffic fatalities are skyrocketing: what will the DOT do?

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 21, 2017July 14, 2021

In December 2016, our neighborhood experienced two more fatalities, bringing the 2016 toll to 6 , or three times as many as in 2013. A tourist was killed crossing W39th Street at 10th Avenue and a bicyclist was killed while… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Hudson River Park greenway: Near Death Experiences

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 21, 2017July 14, 2021

in 2006 Carl Nacht was killed by a vehicle in the Hudson River Park, on the greenway. On 2016 another person was killed on the greenway at Chambers street. CHEKPEDS sent a letter to the Department of Transportation and the… Read more

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

Good Bye 2016… Welcome 2017

by Team ChekpedsDecember 25, 2016July 14, 2021

2016 ended up as a tough year! Congestion – Clean Air The Project to replace the Port Authority Bus Terminal dominated our activity , with townhalls, press conferences, testimonies , killer missives and arm wrestling between our elected officials… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety

Will self driving cars improve pedestrian safety?

by Team ChekpedsDecember 24, 2016July 14, 2021

The US DOT thinks so , and that is why 2016 is the first year when self driving cars became a reality on multiple levels: the US DOT published rules to create a regulatory framework by types and related expectations… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events

Governor Cuomo does not care about the Bus Terminal – We do and We VOTE

by Team ChekpedsDecember 1, 2016July 14, 2021

While everyone bickers about which project to fund, the community continues its steady work on planning our area to include a replacement terminal. Please join us and bring your ideas!

CHEKPEDS, Events, Traffic Justice

Join the World Day of Remembrance for crash victims

by Team ChekpedsNovember 17, 2016July 14, 2021

Be there for the global event that commemorates the lives and death of traffic crash victims. In tandem with people around the world, NYC will remember those lost. WALK , RIDE or STAND Join Families for Safe Streets and the… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Port Authority

We Need Your Input: Update on Port Authority Bus Terminal

by Team ChekpedsNovember 17, 2016July 14, 2021

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Transit

Mark Your Calendars: Port Authority Bus Terminal Community Input

by Team ChekpedsNovember 12, 2016July 14, 2021

So much has happen since the Town Hall in April 2016! Through continued pressure, letters and meetings, our elected officials obtained that the Port Authority consult with the community for the siting and design of a new Bus Terminal on… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Pedestrian Delight: 40 phone booths will be removed

by Team ChekpedsNovember 12, 2016July 14, 2021

After years of advocacy ( since 2008!) and with the help of MCB4 District Manager Jesse Bodine and Borough President Brewer and her staff, DoiTT has finally confirmed in writing which phone booths will be removed and NOT be replaced… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Pedestrian Safety advances: 3 new Protected Pedestrian Crossings

by Team ChekpedsNovember 12, 2016July 14, 2021

At the September CB4 Transporation Committee Meeting, the Department of Transportation indicated they were proceeding with the installation of split LPIs at the following locations @ 8th Avenue on W 31st Street (approved) @ 8th Avenue on W 38st Street… Read more