Category: Events
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Events, Traffic Justice
CALL TO ACTION : GET THEM OFF THE ROAD Press Conference and Rally against suspended drivers
Last weekend, three New Yorkers were killed by drivers with suspended licenses. On Sunday, Transportation Alternatives will join elected officials and families of the victims on the steps of City Hall to call for tougher laws and enforcement that will… Read more “CALL TO ACTION : GET THEM OFF THE ROAD Press Conference and Rally against suspended drivers”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Events
CALL TO ACTION : Idling and Tour/Charter Bus – Town Hall Meeting
Our elected officials invite you to speak up at a Town Hall meeting with all the key decision makers . This is a unique opportunity to tell them of the many symptoms of an untainable situation in our neighborhoods and… Read more “CALL TO ACTION : Idling and Tour/Charter Bus – Town Hall Meeting”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Events
Give Your Input: Green Light for Broadway
New York City Departement of Transportation wants to hear from you on HOW IS “GREENLIGHT FOR MIDTOWN ” WORKING
These workshops are designed to here your feedback on the new roadway design of Broadway between 59th and 26th Streets, including… Read more “Give Your Input: Green Light for Broadway”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Events, Transit
Give Your Input New Ferry Service
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) have begun a six-month Comprehensive Citywide Ferry Study. This study aims to further expand ferry service around New York City and identify areas… Read more “Give Your Input New Ferry Service”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Congestion, Events
Transportation secretary LaHood to speak on Sustainable Communities
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”
Posted inDOT STUDY, Events
West Side – Upper Clinton DOT study report
The Department of transportation will present its findings on Traffic on the West Side ( 55th to 86th Streets, Central park to the River). Two years after the community listenng sessions and the Fordham University Expansion Plan took place DOT… Read more “West Side – Upper Clinton DOT study report”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Events
Clean Air Campaign : Your chance to SPEAK UP
The joint campaign for clean air and against idling buses, initiated by CHEKPEDS and WSNA is getting in high gear:
Legislation : City Council members Gail Brewer and John Liu amongst others are introducing bills 836 and 1066 to reduce… Read more “Clean Air Campaign : Your chance to SPEAK UP”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Events
West Side Clean Air Campaign to a great Start! Join us to plan the next steps
Do you care about clean air for your kids? Do you know that the West Side has one of the highest rates of childhood asthma in the City? New idling law went into effect this past May 11th which prohibits… Read more “West Side Clean Air Campaign to a great Start! Join us to plan the next steps”