CHEKPEDS

Could NYC sidewalks be freed of garbage?

by Team ChekpedsJune 3, 2019July 14, 2021

In its response to a recent Department of Sanitation’s request for information, CHEKPEDS makes a strong case that they could. As a location for the temporary storage of building waste, we propose to use some of the public right-of-way that… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety

New Bike Lanes and Pedestrian Safety projects underway

by Team ChekpedsJune 3, 2019July 14, 2021

This is really happening! Split phase signals on 57th Street at both 8th and 10th Avenues. And indeed closing the bike lane gap from 56th Street to Central Park ! Yoo hoo ! DOT is in full swing!

CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety

Great Job DOT! Safer Crossing for 800 students at West 41st Street and 10th Avenue

by Team ChekpedsJune 3, 2019July 14, 2021

After a successful campaign by both residents of 555 10th Avenue and the parents of the school Success Academy Hudson Yards, DOT installed a new split LPI at the very dangerous intersection of W41st Street and 10th Avenue. This is… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety

Another safety improvement on W42nd Street and 8th Avenue

by Team ChekpedsApril 28, 2019July 14, 2021

Step by step this intersection is getting better, although it is so bad, you can hardly notice the progress ! Pedestrians crossing at the north of the intersection, now have the priority, while the turn signal for eastbound motorists who… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Pedestrian safety

Congestion Pricing Passes! Traffic Safety will improve

by Team ChekpedsApril 28, 2019July 14, 2021

Rejoice! Our lives are about to get better, from a congestion, air quality but also safety standpoints. London implemented congestion pricing over 10 years ago and reduced its road traffic by 15%. in 2015, Lancaster University Management School studied the… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Join us at Transit Center – Neighborhood Empowerment Project

by Team ChekpedsApril 1, 2019July 14, 2021

As usual Open Plans founders are ahead of the game. This new initiative explores how monolithic agencies with many silos could enroll nimble and motivated local people who have a more holistic view of their streets in order to improve… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Join us: e-scooters and e-bikes hearings

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 20, 2019July 14, 2021

Join us to ensure that e-scooters are introduced in phases in New York city in the appropriate areas where they can be useful (not in the CBD), with proper speed controller (12 mph.) the proper infrastructure (no sidewalk riding; parking… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Pedestrian safety

Cuomo puts Congestion pricing in his 2019 priorities

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 16, 2019July 14, 2021

The conversation about congestion pricing has evolved positively especially since the invasion of Manhattan by 100,000 Uber and Lyft cars in the last two years. Examine the Pros and Cons tomorrow night .

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Congestion, DOT STUDY, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Best wishes for 2019!

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 1, 2019July 14, 2021

Dear members , At this time of year we’d like to reflect on our progress and stake out a few goals for 2019. There is much to like about 2018.. Focusing on Crash Data In 2018 we launched Crashmapper.org, a… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Port Authority

From Parking to Plaza: the Canoe is completed!

by Team ChekpedsDecember 31, 2018July 14, 2021

We are very pleased to announce that the Canoe plaza (at West 36th street and 9th Avenue) is now complete. This project started in 2009 , during the Western Rail Yards negotiations took a long time to materialize, but it… Read more