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Vision Zero 2015: The Year of the Protected Only Phase signals (Split Phase)

by Team Chekpeds
Sweden is on its way to reaching zero road deaths per year. The Economist earlier this year took a look at the data: just three deaths per 100,000 people, compared to 5.5 in the European Union and 11.4 in the… Read more “Vision Zero 2015: The Year of the Protected Only Phase signals (Split Phase)”
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2014 was a game changer for pedestrians

by Team Chekpeds
Vision Zero: Mayor Di Blasio made good on his campaign promise to get serious on traffic injuries and fatalities. This year 22 bills were passed in the council to improve information, increase enforcement and increase penalties for careless drivers who… Read more “2014 was a game changer for pedestrians”
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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”
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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?”