Category: 9th Avenue Renaissance
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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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Speak UP: Buses or Playground at 33rd Street and Dyer Avenue?

by Team Chekpeds
The next Transportation Planning Committee will evaluate two competing proposals to use a vacant lot at the corner of 33rd Street and Dyer Avenue . Discussion: Bus parking on Port Authority property on 33rd Street Discussion: Clinton School & PANYNJ… Read more “Speak UP: Buses or Playground at 33rd Street and Dyer Avenue?”
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2010: After five years of activism, we are grateful for a safer year for pedestrians

by Team Chekpeds
At its December meeting, CHEKPEDS board took stock of the year’s accomplishments. We have much to celebrate in addition to our fifth year anniversary: safety improvements such as the safe route for seniors project in Hell’s Kitchen , DOT’s publication… Read more “2010: After five years of activism, we are grateful for a safer year for pedestrians”