Category: CHEKPEDS
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety, Transit

Letter from BP Scott Stringer re 34th Street Transitway

by Team Chekpeds
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer wrote to the NYC DOT concerning the proposed 34th Street Transitway. He is requesting that DOT provide a written report to address the community’s issues raised through the block-by-block outreach sessions. He also urges that… Read more “Letter from BP Scott Stringer re 34th Street Transitway”
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New Head of PlaNYC has a strong track record in Transportation.

by Team Chekpeds
As the adminstration is  updating PlaNYC, with input from various stakeholders including CHEKPEDS,  the nomination of  a new leader – David Bragdon –  with strong transportation credentials, to succeed the plan’s exceptional founder, Rohit Aggarwala, is welcome news. In particular… Read more “New Head of PlaNYC has a strong track record in Transportation.”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Events, Traffic Justice

CALL TO ACTION – Ask Governor Patterson to sign pedestrian safety law

by Team Chekpeds
When: Wednesday, July 7th, 11:30am Where: Steps of City Hall Tomorrow, join us and Transportation Alternatives at a press conference with the families of Hayley Ng and Diego Martinez, State Senator Daniel Squadron and Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh to urge Governor… Read more “CALL TO ACTION – Ask Governor Patterson to sign pedestrian safety law”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, DOT STUDY

Contested Streets: Community prevails at CB7: bike lane will be built on Columbus

by Team Chekpeds
Chelsea, now Columbus Avenue… Could Hell’s Kitchen be next? The issues of safety for all users won the day, as it should and  community showed up in droves to demonstrate their overwhelming support: 40 businesses, a business improvement district,  religious… Read more “Contested Streets: Community prevails at CB7: bike lane will be built on Columbus”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Congestion

Hudson Yards Parking Zoning in effect : No net additional parking to be built

by Team Chekpeds
The Zoning text amendment resulting from HKNA et al vs Bloomberg settlement is in effect, and for the first time, New York City zoning text acknowledges that limiting parking is consistent with the objectives of Transit Oriented Development. Best of… Read more “Hudson Yards Parking Zoning in effect : No net additional parking to be built”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice

CALL TO ACTION: Help us Pass Intro 120 “Saving Lives Through Better Information” Bill

by Team Chekpeds
Tomorrow morning Transportation Alternatives will join New York City Council Members, health professionals, and advocates from many organizations including AARP to rally in support Intro 120, “The Saving Lives Through Better Information Bill.” This critical piece of legislation will require… Read more “CALL TO ACTION: Help us Pass Intro 120 “Saving Lives Through Better Information” Bill”