Category: 9th Avenue Renaissance
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Sidewalk

More garbage on sidewalk? Yep, unless you Speak up.

by Team Chekpeds
DSNY is proposing to amend its rules to mandate “ all food-related businesses must set out any putrescible solid waste … in rigid receptacles with tight-fitting lids..”   While we applaud this proposal, we strongly object to the proposed rules for storage of the containers: “If other storage areas… Read more “More garbage on sidewalk? Yep, unless you Speak up.”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Sidewalk

Manhattan Community Board 4 does not support EV chargers on the sidewalk.

by Team Chekpeds
After months of discussions and extensive consultations between the Transportation and Environment committees, MCB4 Executives and full board endorsed by a large margin a common sense policy to not support installation of EV chargers on sidewalks. Instead it recommends that… Read more “Manhattan Community Board 4 does not support EV chargers on the sidewalk.”
Posted inComplete Streets, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Traffic Justice

2022 was a banner year for safe transportation. #3

by Team Chekpeds
Major Citywide milestones brought about by many activists: we are thankful to Transportation Alternatives, Families for Safe Streets, Open Plans, Streetsblog, Streetspac , Riders Alliance, Tri State Transportation Campaign and many more for their efforts in changing the big picture… Read more “2022 was a banner year for safe transportation. #3”