Posted inCHEKPEDS, Transit
CALL TO ACTION : Better Transit on 34th Street
Last month, the Department of Transportation consulted the community to prioritize its goals for improving transit service on the 34th Street Corridor. This next meeting is an opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback on the draft Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA)… Read more “CALL TO ACTION : Better Transit on 34th Street”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Congestion, DOT STUDY, Greening
CALL TO ACTION : Traffic calming @ 34th Street and Dyer Avenue
In December 2009, the City Council voted to rezone the Western Rail Yards. As part of this negotiation, Speaker Quinn insited and the City agreed to set up a task force to make good on its 2005 promises to green… Read more “CALL TO ACTION : Traffic calming @ 34th Street and Dyer Avenue”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Events, Traffic Justice
CALL TO ACTION : GET THEM OFF THE ROAD Press Conference and Rally against suspended drivers
Last weekend, three New Yorkers were killed by drivers with suspended licenses. On Sunday, Transportation Alternatives will join elected officials and families of the victims on the steps of City Hall to call for tougher laws and enforcement that will… Read more “CALL TO ACTION : GET THEM OFF THE ROAD Press Conference and Rally against suspended drivers”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, DOT STUDY
Lincoln Tunnel traffic to be lightened by the reopening of Holland Tunnel to truck traffic
On January 1st 2010, small trucks ( up to three axles if you can call that small!) wil be allowed once again to enter Manhattan by the Holland Tunnel. The ban had been imposed since 2001 and caused the volume… Read more “Lincoln Tunnel traffic to be lightened by the reopening of Holland Tunnel to truck traffic”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Events
CALL TO ACTION : Idling and Tour/Charter Bus – Town Hall Meeting
Our elected officials invite you to speak up at a Town Hall meeting with all the key decision makers . This is a unique opportunity to tell them of the many symptoms of an untainable situation in our neighborhoods and… Read more “CALL TO ACTION : Idling and Tour/Charter Bus – Town Hall Meeting”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Events
Give Your Input: Green Light for Broadway
New York City Departement of Transportation wants to hear from you on HOW IS “GREENLIGHT FOR MIDTOWN ” WORKING
These workshops are designed to here your feedback on the new roadway design of Broadway between 59th and 26th Streets, including… Read more “Give Your Input: Green Light for Broadway”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Events, Transit
Give Your Input New Ferry Service
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) have begun a six-month Comprehensive Citywide Ferry Study. This study aims to further expand ferry service around New York City and identify areas… Read more “Give Your Input New Ferry Service”
Posted inDOT STUDY
Third Project Advisory Meeting – 09-03-2009 Community comments
The Project Advisory Committee (PAC) members of the Clinton Hell’s Kitchen Transportation study are very pleased with the results of the study to date that the Department of Transportation (DOT) presented on September 3, 2009, at the third PAC meeting.… Read more “Third Project Advisory Meeting – 09-03-2009 Community comments”