Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Transit
Campaign against buses on 44th Street: Results
The community board passed a slew of resolutions to restrict illegal bus traffic on 44th Street between 9th and 10th Avenue. letters went to NYPD, DOT , Port Authority, and bus companies, as well as our elected officials. As you… Read more “Campaign against buses on 44th Street: Results”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets
Bike share stations showing up on our blocks
After months of community outreach, two presentations to the community board, a charette with community members to identify racks locations and a walk through with the Transportation Committee, the Bike Share stations are finally appearing at our street corners. All… Read more “Bike share stations showing up on our blocks”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Pedestrian safety, Transit
Give Your Input on Long Distance Bus Stops
The intercity bus law took effect in November, but after the storm Sandy hit NYC, the city suspended its efforts to formulate guidelines for placement of bus stops.
The effort is picking up steam again . Please join us to… Read more “Give Your Input on Long Distance Bus Stops”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Events
Bike Share: In Action There/Launching Here
Everything you ever wanted to know about bike share: Streetfilms Showing/Presentation/Discussion
Bike Share: In Action There/Launching Here
Monday, April 22, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Casa Italiana, 24 West 12th Street
This year marks the sixth annual transportation event presented by… Read more “Bike Share: In Action There/Launching Here”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, Sidewalk
Pedestrian Delight: Clean Up 9th Avenue Day
On Earth Day, Sunday the 21st from 11:00am – 2:30 pm a group of civic minded neighbors joined in for the first ever “Clean up 9th Avenue” day. Per Stella and Paul “this is a way for us to clean … Read more “Pedestrian Delight: Clean Up 9th Avenue Day”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice
NYC council votes to ban motorized bicycles
e-bikes have long been outlawed on city streets but cops couldn’t issue a citation unless they could prove the rider was exceeding 15 mph.
A bill the Council passed Thursday will prohibit the bikes regardless of their speed. If signed… Read more “NYC council votes to ban motorized bicycles”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Complete Streets, Congestion, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice, Transit
Which Mayoral Candidate will serve best Pedestrians?
On April 22, 2013 CHEKPEDS was a partner organization for the 2013 New York City Mayoral Forum on Sustainability, hosted by the New York League of Conservative Voters Education Fund and The Cooper Union Institute for Sustainable Design. Ernest Modarelli… Read more “Which Mayoral Candidate will serve best Pedestrians?”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Complete Streets, Congestion, Events
Watch the 2013 Mayoral Forum On Sustainability
On Earth Day – April 22, 2013 – the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund and The Cooper Union Institute for Sustainable Design will host a major candidate forum, featuring the leading candidates running for mayor. The candidates… Read more “Watch the 2013 Mayoral Forum On Sustainability”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Events, Greening, Noise, Sidewalk
Learn about the proposed Hudson Yards Business Improvement District
Benefits For Everyone, Not Just For Businesses!
Informational Meeting #1
Tuesday, April 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Orion, 350 W 42nd Street, 31st Floor
Informational Meeting #2
Thursday, April 25, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Covenant House, 460 W 41st… Read more “Learn about the proposed Hudson Yards Business Improvement District”