Category: 9th Avenue Renaissance
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Speaker Corey Johnson introduces legislation to open the streets to pedestrians

by Team Chekpeds
Following a strong push by activists and other elected officials, and in face of Mayor DeBlasio opposition , Speaker Corey Johnson is taking the fight to the council, with a bill to open city streets to pedestrians and cyclists during… Read more “Speaker Corey Johnson introduces legislation to open the streets to pedestrians”
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MCB4 Transportation Committee – Shared Streets Selection

by Team Chekpeds
CB4 Transportation Committee will discuss which streets should be open to pedestrians for the balance of the confinement period. Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 6:30 PM Join the meeting by teleconference https://www.gotomeet.me/MCB4-JaninePretente/transportation-planning-committee-meeting-3 Or by phone:1-669-224-3412, Access Code: 285-375-581 You can check… Read more “MCB4 Transportation Committee – Shared Streets Selection”
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2019 was a roller coaster- Best Wishes for 2020

by Team Chekpeds
  Dear friends , 2019 brought us many successes , but – in the end-  turned out to be one of the bloodiest for pedestrians and cyclists in Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen. Eight fatalities!  double from last year. This is… Read more “2019 was a roller coaster- Best Wishes for 2020”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Transit

A profound change: the Street Master Plan becomes law

by Team Chekpeds
After months of discussions and refinements , the city council , under Speaker Corey Johnson’s leadership , passed a legislation to make the DOT accountable for the annual implementation of street improvements that benefit all. “The law shall prioritize and… Read more “A profound change: the Street Master Plan becomes law”