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New Head of PlaNYC has a strong track record in Transportation.

by Team Chekpeds
As the adminstration is  updating PlaNYC, with input from various stakeholders including CHEKPEDS,  the nomination of  a new leader – David Bragdon –  with strong transportation credentials, to succeed the plan’s exceptional founder, Rohit Aggarwala, is welcome news. In particular… Read more “New Head of PlaNYC has a strong track record in Transportation.”
Posted inDOT STUDY

DOT shows a realistic simulation of Hell’s Kitchen traffic at the study’s fourth PAC meeting

by Team Chekpeds
We wish to thank Margaret Forgione and Andrew Lenton for a very informative meeting on June 28th, 2010. We respectfully request that a higher priority be assigned to this project with matching focus and resources. Any more delay will jeopardize… Read more “DOT shows a realistic simulation of Hell’s Kitchen traffic at the study’s fourth PAC meeting”
Posted inDOT STUDY, Transit

34th Street Transitway Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting #1

by Team Chekpeds
On 15 June 2010, the NYC DOT held the first Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting.  The CAC is composed of a broad range of stakeholders, including elected officials, Community Board members, civic/neighborhood groups, business organizations, and major area institutions. The… Read more “34th Street Transitway Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting #1”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Events, Traffic Justice

CALL TO ACTION – Ask Governor Patterson to sign pedestrian safety law

by Team Chekpeds
When: Wednesday, July 7th, 11:30am Where: Steps of City Hall Tomorrow, join us and Transportation Alternatives at a press conference with the families of Hayley Ng and Diego Martinez, State Senator Daniel Squadron and Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh to urge Governor… Read more “CALL TO ACTION – Ask Governor Patterson to sign pedestrian safety law”
Posted inDOT STUDY, Events

DOT calls the Fourth Project Advisory Committee of the Hell’s Kitchen Study – 06-28-2010

by Team Chekpeds
AGENDA 1.     Welcome and Introductions 2.     Summary of PAC Meeting on September 3rd, 2009 3.     Recap of Progress since September PAC Meeting – Update on Early Action Items 4.     Revised Analysis of Base Year (2008) Traffic Conditions – Accounting for… Read more “DOT calls the Fourth Project Advisory Committee of the Hell’s Kitchen Study – 06-28-2010”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, DOT STUDY

Contested Streets: Community prevails at CB7: bike lane will be built on Columbus

by Team Chekpeds
Chelsea, now Columbus Avenue… Could Hell’s Kitchen be next? The issues of safety for all users won the day, as it should and  community showed up in droves to demonstrate their overwhelming support: 40 businesses, a business improvement district,  religious… Read more “Contested Streets: Community prevails at CB7: bike lane will be built on Columbus”