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Lincoln Tunnel traffic to be lightened by the reopening of Holland Tunnel to truck traffic

by Team Chekpeds
On January 1st 2010, small trucks ( up to three axles if you can call that small!) wil be allowed once again to enter Manhattan by the Holland Tunnel. The ban had been imposed since 2001 and caused the volume… Read more “Lincoln Tunnel traffic to be lightened by the reopening of Holland Tunnel to truck traffic”
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Transportation secretary LaHood to speak on Sustainable Communities

by Team Chekpeds
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will discuss the Obama Administration’s commitment to Sustainable Communities during keynote remarks at NYMTC’s September 24 Council Meeting. The Sustainable Communities initiative, which was announced as an interagency partnership in June, incorporates six livability principles that… Read more “Transportation secretary LaHood to speak on Sustainable Communities”
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Hudson Yards Lawsuit Settled: 950-car garage eliminated; total parking capped; no minimum required;

by Team Chekpeds
Thank You to HKNA member Dan Gutman, who originally spotted the issue. He has been working tirelessly on shaping the technical and legal arguments which brought the city to the negotiating table. This in turn resulted in an outstanding settlement… Read more “Hudson Yards Lawsuit Settled: 950-car garage eliminated; total parking capped; no minimum required;”
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Reclaiming Street space for pedestrians : Broadway Plazas at Times Square and Herald Square

by Team Chekpeds
Wednesday , March 18th, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:30pm, Westin Hotel, Broadway Ballroom, 270 West 43rd Street, (@ 8th Avenue ) The Departement of Transportation is taking a bold but necessary step: reclaiming Times Square for Pedestrians and streamlining Seventh… Read more “Reclaiming Street space for pedestrians : Broadway Plazas at Times Square and Herald Square”
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FINAL PUSH – CALL TO ACTION : 4 days only left for LESS TRAFFIC – BETTER TRANSIT – SAFER STREETS – CLEANER AIR

by Team Chekpeds
Just in from London: Congestion Pricing improves Pedestrian Safety Pedestrian Deaths decreased by 7% in 2005 and pedestrian light injuries decreased by 8% In New york , this would translate in 10 less deaths and 880 less injuries annually !… Read more “FINAL PUSH – CALL TO ACTION : 4 days only left for LESS TRAFFIC – BETTER TRANSIT – SAFER STREETS – CLEANER AIR”
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CALL TO ACTION : LESS TRAFFIC – BETTER TRANSIT – CLEANER AIR Your last chance to convince the City Council!

by Team Chekpeds
Monday , City Council is holding its last hearing on congestion pricing to gauge community support  before the plan goes to a vote. The congestion pricing proposal must be adopted by the city and the state legislatures before March 31,… Read more “CALL TO ACTION : LESS TRAFFIC – BETTER TRANSIT – CLEANER AIR Your last chance to convince the City Council!”