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Major safety improvements for Holy Cross schoolchildren at 43rd street

by Team Chekpeds
The DOT released its long awaited recommendations for  the most dangerous schools to walk to in New York. Holy Cross being the second most dangerous in Manhattan. A mid block pedestrian crossing and traffic light will be intstalled in front… Read more “Major safety improvements for Holy Cross schoolchildren at 43rd street”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Congestion, Pedestrian safety

Doctoroff responds to our letter: Congestion is a Major Problem. Time to Act.

by Team Chekpeds
Per the experts, his letter contains some genuine, heard-it-hear-first information. The first piece of news is Doctoroff’s acknowledgement that congestion is a “major problem” that “will only get worse unless we act.” The second news item is Doctoroff’s announcement that… Read more “Doctoroff responds to our letter: Congestion is a Major Problem. Time to Act.”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Complete Streets, Congestion, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice, Transit

Deputy Mayor Dan Doctoroff : “Congestion is a problem, it is time to act “

by Team Chekpeds
Deputy Mayor Dan Doctoroff responded to our coalition’s call for an overhaul of the transportation policy : Our call had been echoed by Community Boards 2 and 4 which both sent letters to the Deputy Mayor. Congestion a Major Problem… Read more “Deputy Mayor Dan Doctoroff : “Congestion is a problem, it is time to act “”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Congestion, DOT STUDY, Pedestrian safety

Coalition Members meet with DOT, PANYNJ and NYPD top Officials

by Team Chekpeds
Members of the coalition and Marissa Redanty , chair of the Manhattan Plaza Tenants Association met with Margaret Forgione, Manhattan Borough Commisssioner, New York city Department of Transportation and her key staffs members. Also present were officials from the Port… Read more “Coalition Members meet with DOT, PANYNJ and NYPD top Officials”