Category: 9th Avenue Renaissance
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Transit

Join us: more pedestrian/bike space and a bus lane coming to Hell’s Kitchen

by Team Chekpeds
Finally after years of study, DOT is poised to install a major upgrade to the 9th Avenue corridor in Hell’s Kitchen, and complete previous installations: this includes a new bus lane, a wider bike lane and a super sidewalk! Join… Read more “Join us: more pedestrian/bike space and a bus lane coming to Hell’s Kitchen”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Political frenzy: registration will not resolve conflicts with E-bikes.

by Team Chekpeds
The problem of cyclists on e-bikes conflicting with pedestrians and other bikes is real and should not be dismissed. The extreme proximity between pedestrians and cyclists especially when they ride on the sidewalks and occupy the pedestrian crossing make their… Read more “Political frenzy: registration will not resolve conflicts with E-bikes.”