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Speaking About Dangerous Intersections…. Woman Struck By Car at Hell’s Kitchen Intersection

DNA info reported on 57th and 10th an intersection many of you have flagged as a terribly dangerous read the full story. We received many comments about dangerous intersections. You can read them here to see if your dreaded intersection… Read more “Speaking About Dangerous Intersections…. Woman Struck By Car at Hell’s Kitchen Intersection”
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Building pedestrian facilities creates more jobs than building roads

The study, “Estimating the Employment Impacts of Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Road Infrastructure,” which examines the costs of engineering, construction, and materials costs for different types of projects in the city of Baltimore concludes: “Investment in transportation infrastructure of all types… Read more “Building pedestrian facilities creates more jobs than building roads”
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Join us: 23rd Street and 7th Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Join the Transportation Committee of Community Board 4 to hear what safety improvements the DOT team is proposing  for this dangerous intersection. CB4 Transportation Committee – Wednesday, January 19, 2011 – 6:30 pm Holland House, 351 W 42nd Street, Piano… Read more “Join us: 23rd Street and 7th Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements”
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2010: After five years of activism, we are grateful for a safer year for pedestrians

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”
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Join Us at the City Council Hearings to obtain statistics on traffic law enforcement

The City Council’s Transportation Committee is tackling a vexing problem,  as part of a larger package of bills: how to measure NYPD enforcement efforts as they relate to traffic safety. Martin Treat has been resolute in his quest to gain… Read more “Join Us at the City Council Hearings to obtain statistics on traffic law enforcement”
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District Attorney’s Vehicle Crimes Unit to look into the horrific crash at 47th Street and 9th Avenue

Yesterday our neighbor Larry Roberts reported at 1:35 p.m.: “there was a horrific accident involving a van and  a motorized wheelchair early this (Thursday October 7, 2010) afternoon. The ambulance had just pulled away when I took the attached photo.… Read more “District Attorney’s Vehicle Crimes Unit to look into the horrific crash at 47th Street and 9th Avenue”