Category: Clean Air
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Transit
Mark Your Calendars: Port Authority Bus Terminal Community Input
So much has happen since the Town Hall in April 2016! Through continued pressure, letters and meetings, our elected officials obtained that the Port Authority consult with the community for the siting and design of a new Bus Terminal on… Read more “Mark Your Calendars: Port Authority Bus Terminal Community Input”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, Clean Air, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk
This year again more greening and protected trees
We are continuing our annual program of greening the neighborhood . This year four new tree guards were installed in addition to the 25 that had been previously installed in Hell’s Kitchen South.
Two very large ones on 9th Avenue… Read more “This year again more greening and protected trees”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Pedestrian safety
Regulation of Sightseeing Bus – Better but needs work
On September 23, 2016 the City Council held an oversight hearing of the Hop-on, Hop-off bus industry a welcome initiative.
Intro 529 -A increased safety requirements for drivers, a proposal we support whole heartedly. However CB4 asked that the drivers… Read more “Regulation of Sightseeing Bus – Better but needs work”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Port Authority, Transit
Elected to Port Authority: Go back to Square one
No one said it was going to be pretty! In a whirlwind of meetings with the City, press conferences and letters back and forth, the City and our elected officials made it clear to the Port Authority that the current… Read more “Elected to Port Authority: Go back to Square one”
Posted inClean Air, Congestion, Port Authority, Transit
Community to Port Authority : Not So Fast!
On June 30, 2016, at the most recent Board meeting of the Port Authority , Community Board 4 Chair, Delores Rubin and CB4 co-Chair of Transportation Committee, Christine Berthet, asked the Port Authority to slow down the process and give… Read more “Community to Port Authority : Not So Fast!”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, Clean Air, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk
Canoe Plaza Inauguration
A big improvement was added to the Canoe plaza, at 36th sTreet between 9/Dyer Avenues with 6 tables and 5 umbrellas and the jersey barricade was moved to create further pedestrian space . Council Member Johnson granted the funds to… Read more “Canoe Plaza Inauguration”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Port Authority, Transit
Get informed, Speak Up & Take Action on Port Authority Plans
WSNA will discuss an action plan for the coming months
RSVP:LHanrahan@hcc-nyc.org
West side Neighborhood Alliance Port Authority redevelopment subcommittee
Thursday, July 7, 2016, 7 p.m.
454 West 35th Street (btw Dyer/10)
Clinton/ Hell’s Kitchen Land Use Committee will review the… Read more “Get informed, Speak Up & Take Action on Port Authority Plans”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Port Authority
Community To Port Authority : DO NO HARM!
In April, our Elected Officials and Community Board 4 organized a Town Hall for a reluctant Port Authority management to explain to the public their plans for a new Bus terminal in our midst and to give an opportunity for… Read more “Community To Port Authority : DO NO HARM!”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Complete Streets, Congestion, DOT STUDY, Greening, Noise, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Traffic Justice, Transit
10 Years of fights and successes for safer streets
CHEKPEDS was founded in September 2005. With a bit of delay, we are taking time to reflect on the last 10 years, the joys, the frustrations and overall the great progress YOU have accomplished with us and the help of… Read more “10 Years of fights and successes for safer streets”