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DOT to implement Pedestrian Safety features as the result of Hell’s Kitchen Study

by Team Chekpeds
DOT presented to Community Baord 4’s Transportation Committee two proposals to protect from turning cars pedestrians who cross with the walk sign. The first split phase signal at 43rd Street and 9th Avenue will give an exclusive Walk phase to… Read more “DOT to implement Pedestrian Safety features as the result of Hell’s Kitchen Study”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Complete Streets, Congestion, DOT STUDY, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Traffic Justice

2013: A Year to Remember – Best Wishes for 2014

by Team Chekpeds
2013 saw the economy rebound and hopefully the circumstances of  many of our neighbors improved with it. At least when it comes to street improvements, they apply to ALL street users, no matter who they are, and we counted many… Read more “2013: A Year to Remember – Best Wishes for 2014”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Complete Streets, Congestion, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice, Transit

Which Mayoral Candidate will serve best Pedestrians?

by Team Chekpeds
On April 22, 2013 CHEKPEDS was a partner organization for the 2013 New York City Mayoral Forum on Sustainability, hosted by the New York League of Conservative Voters Education Fund and The Cooper Union Institute for Sustainable Design. Ernest  Modarelli… Read more “Which Mayoral Candidate will serve best Pedestrians?”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Sidewalk

Pedestrian delight: 3 new bike corrals on 9th Avenue floating parking lane, first in NYC

by Team Chekpeds
DOT installed three bike corrals  last week on the floating parking lane in Hell’s Kitchen, freeing up much-needed pedestrian  space on a very narrow sidewalk. Casa Di Isaaco, Pomodoro and Aurora Thai  restaurants signed Chekpeds’ Good Neighbor Agreement to maintain… Read more “Pedestrian delight: 3 new bike corrals on 9th Avenue floating parking lane, first in NYC”
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CB4 supports the creation of Dyer Park – Help Us make it a reality

by Team Chekpeds
On January 2nd, the full board of Community Board 4  passed unanimously the resolution to move forward with the creation of a new park by reclaiming three soon-to-be-unused lanes of traffic on Dyer Avenue between 34th and 35th Streets.  Community… Read more “CB4 supports the creation of Dyer Park – Help Us make it a reality”