CHEKPEDS

M42 Bus: from Pokey to Presto in 2019?

by Team ChekpedsApril 28, 2019July 14, 2021

Improving bus service in New York city is a key prerequisite to the success of congestion pricing . From giving more commute options to residents who live in transit deserts, to speeding up the current buses in Manhattan, this is… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Greening, Transit

True Democracy: vote for $$$

by Team ChekpedsMarch 30, 2019July 14, 2021

We particularly like the tree guards and the bus clocks , which both benefit such a large number of pedestrians in our district. Vote online NOW by clicking here Vote Today! 1. Vote online NOW by clicking here 2. Vote… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Congestion, Transit

14th Street users deserve Fully Protected Bus Lanes

by Team ChekpedsMarch 30, 2019July 14, 2021

At the last meeting of Manhattan Community Board 4’s Transporation committee, the public contributed many ideas to make bus rides more effective on this corridor, especially considering the next two years of misery commuters will experience once the construction… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Transit

Congestion Pricing brings massive benefits to everyone – please call

by Team ChekpedsMarch 30, 2019July 14, 2021

This is the last week of the state budget session in Albany, and that means this is our last shot to take action to pass congestion pricing in New York City. We could save 17,000 injuries and 71 deaths in… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Transit

In case you missed it

by Team ChekpedsAugust 28, 2018July 14, 2021

It was summer, it was hot and you had better things to do than reading about transportation. Still you missed some major moves. Here are the ones we watched: Pedestrians Corey Johnson sent a letter to DOT asking for better… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Transit

Victory for Disabled – L train’s 6th Avenue station to become ADA compliant

by Team ChekpedsJune 22, 2018July 14, 2021

As the result of a lawsuit filed by the 14th Street Coalition and disabled groups, the MTA committed to install elevators at the 14th Street and 6th Avenue Station, while the repairs to the Canarsie Tunnel are underway. It is… Read more

Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Transit

Inclusive streets: focus on disabled persons

by Team ChekpedsJune 18, 2018July 14, 2021

When we met with Andy Byford , the new head of New York City Transit, he declared being very focused on accessibility. His 10 year plan is proof that he was serious . Now the Coalition of Block Associations againstthe… Read more

Congestion, Events, Transit

Join Us: speak your mind with the new head of NYC transit

by Team ChekpedsApril 17, 2018July 14, 2021

Events, Transit

MTA to discuss stations enhancements at CB4 Transportation Committee

by Team ChekpedsApril 17, 2018July 14, 2021

Wednesday, April 18th – 6:30 PM MCB4 Office Conference Room 330 W. 42nd Street, 26th Fl. Presentation: New York City Transit on Upcoming Enhanced Station Initiative Work at 57th Street (F), 23rd Street (F/M), 28th Street (6), Penn Station (A/C/E/1/2/3)… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Clean Air, Congestion, Greening, Transit

The future of Hell’s Kitchen South

by Team ChekpedsApril 14, 2018July 14, 2021

On April 3rd over 60 people gathered at the Metro Baptist Church to hear about HKSC proposed plan to help undo the damage and disfiguring scars left by the many open air cuts that were created to allow for the… Read more