Category: CHEKPEDS
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Port Authority

Buses and Cars exhaust is fouling our air – How can 40% more buses help?

by Team Chekpeds
Last week Chekpeds joined the Hell’s Kitchen South Coalition to present to the CB4’s Parks and Environment committee their findings related to Air Quality in our district. Using the Data gathered by the NYC Department of Health, we highlighted that… Read more “Buses and Cars exhaust is fouling our air – How can 40% more buses help?”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Port Authority

Mark Your Calendars: Tell the Port Authority to clean their Act!

by Team Chekpeds
Port Authority Board meeting Thursday, July 20th, 2017, 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4 World Trade Center (more information to follow ) At the last Hell’s Kitchen South Coalition’s meeting various speakers explained the impact of cars exhaust buses and… Read more “Mark Your Calendars: Tell the Port Authority to clean their Act!”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Port Authority

JOIN US : Port Authority is bad for your health – even before adding 50% more buses

by Team Chekpeds
A representative of the NYC Department of Health will join us  to explain how poor air quality  affects our health. Make sure you join us at the next Hell’s Kitchen South Coalition Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 6:30 p.m. 410 West… Read more “JOIN US : Port Authority is bad for your health – even before adding 50% more buses”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

One block of 8th Avenue will soon be safer for pedestrians and cyclists

by Team Chekpeds
  In May 2017 the DOT plans to redesign the awful block of 8th Avenue between 42nd and 43rd streets. the pedestrian area increased by 60%  by removing  the  barricade.The adjacent bike lane will be by delineated by large blocks… Read more “One block of 8th Avenue will soon be safer for pedestrians and cyclists”