CHEKPEDS

9th Avenue Renaissance, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Traffic Justice

Can electronic scooters peacefully co-exist with pedestrians?

by Team ChekpedsAugust 28, 2018July 14, 2021

CHEKPEDS has learned that Speaker Corey Johnson and Transportation chair Ydanis Rodriguez are working on a legislation to ensure the orderly inclusion of electric scooters in the New York Transportation options. These appliances which look like a children ‘s toy… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Transit

In case you missed it

by Team ChekpedsAugust 28, 2018July 14, 2021

It was summer, it was hot and you had better things to do than reading about transportation. Still you missed some major moves. Here are the ones we watched: Pedestrians Corey Johnson sent a letter to DOT asking for better… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

West 37th Street Renaissance

by Team ChekpedsAugust 26, 2018July 14, 2021

Over 10 years ago CHEKPEDS initiated a 9th Avenue Renaissance project which incorporated over 1,000 input from the community. The resulting suggested various designs for streets. Fast forward to 2017 , when the recently formed Hudson Yards/Hell’s Kitchen Alliance (HYHK… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Speed cameras work. Ask Gov. Cuomo to keep them to save lives

by Team ChekpedsJune 22, 2018July 14, 2021

Last night, the State Legislature went home without approving an extension of life-saving speed cameras at schools. The Assembly majority showed real leadership by approving an expansion bill but the Senate did not allow it to advance. Because of this… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Congestion, Pedestrian safety

Pedestrians and cyclists fight over crumbs on 8th Avenue

by Team ChekpedsJune 18, 2018July 14, 2021

I know , pedestrians will tell you that cyclists are doing all sorts of illegal stuff: running red lights, interfering with pedestrians in the crosswalk, going the wrong way, riding on the sidewalk and they are right about all of… Read more

Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Transit

Inclusive streets: focus on disabled persons

by Team ChekpedsJune 18, 2018July 14, 2021

When we met with Andy Byford , the new head of New York City Transit, he declared being very focused on accessibility. His 10 year plan is proof that he was serious . Now the Coalition of Block Associations againstthe… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Clean Air, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Your Tax $ , Your Vote!

by Team ChekpedsApril 14, 2018July 14, 2021

Each year our council member allocates $ 1 million of his capital budget to be spent according to his constituents’ wishes. This is called participatory budgeting . 2018 is no exception but you have only one day left to cast… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety

Progress Report

by Team ChekpedsMarch 25, 2018July 14, 2021

The Department of Transportation tells us they are studying the following dangerous areas we had been flagging for years: 60th Street and 9th Avenue 57th Street and 8th Avenue 42nd Street and 8th Avenue DOT is also working on a… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Events, Pedestrian safety

10th Avenue Bike Lane, Street Seats and Crashmapper

by Team ChekpedsMarch 17, 2018July 14, 2021

Join us at the Manhattan Community Board 4 Transportation Committee to share your comments and opinions on these topics and more.. Manhattan Community Board 4 – Transportation Committee Wednesday, March 21st, 6:30 p.m. The Flats, 554 West 53rd Street (10/11)… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Tracking Traffic Crashes, Trends and Vision Zero progress in New York City

by Team ChekpedsMarch 17, 2018July 14, 2021

Crashmapper.org a web-based app, developed by CHEKPEDS was launched in New York City, on February 28, 2018. The application received very positive reviews from Streetsblog ” This Is the Tool You Need to Push for Safer Streets in Your Part… Read more