Congestion Archives

Congestion pricing dividends: traffic safety

by Team ChekpedsJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Screenshot With the reduction in traffic volumes , the number of fatalities in New york city in the first half of 2025 has plunged to new lows, compared to the last 12 years. This amounts to a 30% decrease in… Read more

Port Authority

Port Authority construction starts – for real

by Team ChekpedsJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Besides the numerous barricades and construction staging areas, that have appeared between W 37th and W 39th Streets, the Port Authoirty held a breaking ground ceremony with both Governors – who claimed to be best pals. They were joined by… Read more

Congestion

Congestion pricing exceeds expectations

by Team ChekpedsMarch 21, 2025April 6, 2025

Today Governor Kathy Hochul travelled by bus on 14th Street. Her conclusion is traffic down, business & transit ridership up. Congestion pricing cameras are staying on. The administration’s bullying has not moved her a bit and it is the bullies… Read more

CHEKPEDS

Congestion Pricing: New Yorkers are astounded

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025

There is no question that ” Less Traffic = Better Street” . MTA just released stunning statistics : Lincoln tunnel volumes have gone down by 17% , 34th street westbound travel time is down by 51% , 42nd street eastbound… Read more

Congestion

Congestion Pricing finally!

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 12, 2025January 29, 2025

For Chekpeds, whose tag line is ” Less Traffic, Better Streets”, the implementation of Congestion pricing is a life defining event. And the early observations do vindicate our long term strategy. This success is the result of hundreds of advocates,… Read more

Sidewalk

The truth about Western Rail Yards rezoning: it does not work

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 12, 2025January 29, 2025

Screenshot Manahttan CB4 has taken the unusual position to oppose the rezoning proposed by Related Company with or without a Casino. While there is an obvious disconnect with the State , City and MCB4’s objective of creating housing , there… Read more

CHEKPEDS

Congestion Pricing: ever so close

by Team ChekpedsDecember 28, 2024January 11, 2025

We have been there before. No celebration until the system is turned on on January 5th. We were delighted that the two lawsuits led by Riders Alliance and the City Club of New York had the intended effect: they forced… Read more

CHEKPEDS

Congestion Pricing: Is Hochul above the law?

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 13, 2024September 19, 2024

Much is being debated in the press about Congestion Pricing merits. In our district which is overwhelmed by New Jersey commuter Traffic morning and evening, it would indeed be a valuable tool. The idling of cars waiting to enter the… Read more

Port Authority

Port Authority unveil plans for the Bus Terminal

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 13, 2024September 19, 2024

Screenshot On Wednesday, September 11 2024, the Port Authority appeared in front of the City Planning Commission as part of its ULURP process. The team presented their plans to replace the current Bus Terminal, including many architectural renderings.(none of the… Read more

CHEKPEDS

Join US to demand relief: less congestion, cleaner air and safer street

by Team ChekpedsJune 23, 2024June 23, 2024

Recent Updates and Next week actions: Manhattan CB4 joined other Community boards in the Central Business District to send a letter to protest the pause of Congestion pricing. There is a crucial Board meeting of the MTA on June 26th.… Read more