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The endless battle for sidewalk space PLEASE TESTIFY

by Team Chekpeds2 days agoNovember 16, 2025

The city council’s transportation committee will be hearing two open dining bills that threaten to shrink pedestrian space as well as preclude daylighting. I urge you to testify, talk to your colleagues, and stand strong to protect our ever-shrinking walking space. November 24, 2025,… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Take control of your lane

by Team Chekpeds2 days agoNovember 16, 2025

Screenshot Walkmapper, the powerful app for pedestrians is now available for download. The Walkmapper mobile app makes it easy for pedestrians to report problems or request new street features on the go, while increasing their chances to get a resolution.… Read more

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Fact checking with Jehiah

by Team Chekpeds2 days agoNovember 16, 2025

Screenshot Who knew that the NYPD has systematically increased the amount of parking summonses in recent months ? Our board member, Jehiah Czebotar, did a deep dive in NYPD and other statistics. Here are his findings: Data shows that in… Read more

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On the waterfront

by Team Chekpeds2 days agoNovember 16, 2025

New York is a harbor, in case you forgot, and a lot is going on there. EDC recently released its Manhattan Cruise Master Plan, which calls for a makeover of the terminal for cruise ship passengers, the greenway, and the… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Congestion

The odds are always in favor of the casinos

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Screenshot As early as September 10, the Community Advisory Committees will start voting in favor or against the casinos. It is crucial our elected officials hear your voice directly. We have reviewed both casinos’ traffic analyses, (Avenir and Caesars) and… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Congestion, Pedestrian safety

Congestion pricing dividends: traffic safety

by Team ChekpedsJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Screenshot With the reduction in traffic volumes , the number of fatalities in New york city in the first half of 2025 has plunged to new lows, compared to the last 12 years. This amounts to a 30% decrease in… Read more

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DOT responds fast!

by Team ChekpedsJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025

How is our nascent infrastructure maintained? This is a picture of the 9th Avenue bike lane between 35th and 36th street showing very dangerous conditions, as well as water ponding on half the lane. We all like to complain about… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Sidewalk

A slew of good news for pedestrians in New York City and District 4

by Team ChekpedsMay 25, 2025May 25, 2025

Pedestrian paradise: 5th Avenue redesign to begin in 2028. Currently, 5th Avenue includes five traffic lanes and two 23-foot sidewalks. While pedestrians account for 70% of traffic on the avenue, only 46% of the space is currently allocated to them.… Read more

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Join Us: Be part of the solution

by Team ChekpedsMay 25, 2025May 25, 2025

Route 9 A ( West Side Highway + Green Way) safety consultation The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) invites you to attend a virtual public meeting for the Rt. 9A West Side Highway Mobility & Safety Enhancement Study.… Read more

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A revised plan to develop Penn Station

by Team ChekpedsApril 6, 2025April 6, 2025

Last week, Assembly Member Tony Simone unveiled a revised plan for the redevelopment of Penn Station. With better public space, a park and a focus on residential buildings, the modified General Project Plan (GPP) would NOT require razing Block 780… Read more