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DOT study : Terrific but please more safety features

by Team Chekpeds
In the coming years our streets should be transformed for the better: the transitway on 34th Street will dedicate space for bus riders and bike lanes on 8th and 9th Avenues will dedicate space for bicyclists. In the process pedestrians… Read more “DOT study : Terrific but please more safety features”
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Speak Up: Proposed Federal Bus legislation falls short of addressing Risks to Communities

by Team Chekpeds
The Federal Government must allow the City to regulate stops, regulate routes, and charge a fair price for using our sidewalks and parking spaces. The New York city council will hear public input on a number of bills intending to… Read more “Speak Up: Proposed Federal Bus legislation falls short of addressing Risks to Communities”
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JOIN US: Hell’s Kitchen DOT Traffic Study: Recommendations

by Team Chekpeds
The Federally funded study of our neighborhood, supported by all our elected officials,  was started in July 2007 with the goal to calm the traffic and increase pedestrain saftey in the area from 29th to 55th Streets, from 8th Avenue… Read more “JOIN US: Hell’s Kitchen DOT Traffic Study: Recommendations”
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NYC Health Dept: Active Transportation could save 6,300 deaths a year in NYC

by Team Chekpeds
Active transportation is any self-propelled mode of transportation (such as walking, jogging, bicycling, or in-line skating) to get from one place to another. Most New Yorkers who use public transportation also use active transportation when they walk to and from… Read more “NYC Health Dept: Active Transportation could save 6,300 deaths a year in NYC”
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2010: After five years of activism, we are grateful for a safer year for pedestrians

by Team Chekpeds
At its December meeting, CHEKPEDS board took stock of the year’s accomplishments. We have much to celebrate in addition to our fifth year anniversary: safety improvements such as the safe route for seniors project in Hell’s Kitchen , DOT’s publication… Read more “2010: After five years of activism, we are grateful for a safer year for pedestrians”