CHEKPEDS

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

by Team ChekpedsJune 7, 2023October 14, 2023

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

Sidewalk

A historic day for pedestrians in Hell’s Kitchen

by Team ChekpedsApril 30, 2023October 14, 2023

Today, we take back our sidewalks from Robert Moses who narrowed them 70 years ago for the Lincoln Tunnel traffic.Martin Treat & Christine Berthet, Co founders On March 21st, 2023 , three commissioners (Department of Transportation (DOT) Departement of Design… Read more

Sidewalk

EVs will NOT charge on sidewalks

by Team ChekpedsApril 30, 2023October 14, 2023

The City just published its Planyc 2023, which outlines its strategies to achieve sustainability and protect the environment. As expected going electric is a big part of it, considering the significant incentives doled out by the Federal Administration. During this… Read more

Sidewalk

Bicyclists on sidewalks

by Team ChekpedsApril 30, 2023October 14, 2023

Manhattan Community Board 4, Transportation Planning Committee will hold a hearing on this matter, which has emerged as a major concern of our neighbors. May 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm By zoom Check again for details

Sidewalk

Streets Plan progress

by Team ChekpedsApril 30, 2023October 14, 2023

The NYC Streets Plan dictates quantitative milestones for Protected Bus Lanes (Miles), Protected Bike Lanes (Miles), Bus Stop Upgrades (Shelter or Benches AND Bus Time Poles), Transit Signal Priority (Intersections) Accessible Pedestrian Signals (Intersections) Pedestrian Space (Sq. Ft.), Redesign Intersections,… Read more

Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

2022 was a banner year for safe transportation.

by Team ChekpedsDecember 31, 2022February 9, 2023

2022 was so good for pedestrians and cyclists in Hell’s Kitchen and Chelsea that we do not want it to end! Our wishes is that it continues in 2023 , and it will! Thank you to DOT and Sanitation for… Read more

Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Traffic Justice

2022 was a banner year for safe transportation. #3

by Team ChekpedsDecember 31, 2022February 9, 2023

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

Sidewalk

W 45th Street pilot shows how to clear sidewalks of garbage in New York City

by Team ChekpedsDecember 26, 2022February 9, 2023

W 45th street (9/10) after one week of operation On December 19th, 2022, something truly remarkable happened on the West 45th Street block between 9th and 10th Avenues: the sidewalks were nearly 100 % clear of garbage the night before… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Three crossings just got safer in district 4

by Team ChekpedsDecember 26, 2022February 9, 2023

West 45th Street @ 9th AVenue Four years ago, Manhattan Community Board 4 MCB4 sponsored a traffic design to slow down turning cars at dangerous intersections. The design used what is called a ” bulb out” also known as “neck… Read more

Sidewalk

More pedestrian space on 9th Avenue (coming soon)

by Team ChekpedsDecember 26, 2022February 9, 2023

9th AVenue W30- W34th streets As part of the completion of 9th Avenue in front of Moynihan Station and Manhattan West, the State is riding the sidewalks by 9 ft and repositions the bike lane further west, using the same… Read more