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Speak Up: Proposed Federal Bus legislation falls short of addressing Risks to Communities

by Team Chekpeds
The Federal Government must allow the City to regulate stops, regulate routes, and charge a fair price for using our sidewalks and parking spaces. The New York city council will hear public input on a number of bills intending to… Read more “Speak Up: Proposed Federal Bus legislation falls short of addressing Risks to Communities”
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JOIN US: Hell’s Kitchen DOT Traffic Study: Recommendations

by Team Chekpeds
The Federally funded study of our neighborhood, supported by all our elected officials,  was started in July 2007 with the goal to calm the traffic and increase pedestrain saftey in the area from 29th to 55th Streets, from 8th Avenue… Read more “JOIN US: Hell’s Kitchen DOT Traffic Study: Recommendations”
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Bill introduced to improve Community oversight of major transportation projects

by Team Chekpeds
City council Transportation Committee HearingMonday, September 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in16th Floor Committee Room, 250 Broadway, New York, NY Int. No. 412 – In relation to requiring the department of transportation to hold hearings with affected community boards before… Read more “Bill introduced to improve Community oversight of major transportation projects”