CHEKPEDS

9th Avenue Renaissance, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

More walking space: introducing the “Walking Lanes”

by Team ChekpedsJune 23, 2019July 14, 2021

As our reader Michael McGrinder commented: “The word sidewalk implies a place for walking, not walking sideways”. Chekpeds testified at the City council asking for just that : official well defined Walk Lanes – which are dedicated, unobstructed space… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Events, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Join us in asking for more walking space

by Team ChekpedsJune 10, 2019July 14, 2021

Like all of us , people who walk, you are probably frustrated by the lack of space for pedestrians. On both 8th and 9th Avenues, one often has to walk in the bike lane . Not good for cyclists or pedestrians.… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Join Us Monday-1 p.m. to protest traffic violence

by Team ChekpedsJune 8, 2019July 14, 2021

On June 6, a driver deliberately tried to run over a cyclist who was crossing the west side highway lawfully in the crosswalk. Watch the Video Press Conference – Right of Way camera enforcementMonday, June 10th, 1 p.m.City Hall Join… Read more

Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Could NYC sidewalks be freed of garbage?

by Team ChekpedsJune 3, 2019July 14, 2021

In its response to a recent Department of Sanitation’s request for information, CHEKPEDS makes a strong case that they could. As a location for the temporary storage of building waste, we propose to use some of the public right-of-way that… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety

New Bike Lanes and Pedestrian Safety projects underway

by Team ChekpedsJune 3, 2019July 14, 2021

This is really happening! Split phase signals on 57th Street at both 8th and 10th Avenues. And indeed closing the bike lane gap from 56th Street to Central Park ! Yoo hoo ! DOT is in full swing!

CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety

Great Job DOT! Safer Crossing for 800 students at West 41st Street and 10th Avenue

by Team ChekpedsJune 3, 2019July 14, 2021

After a successful campaign by both residents of 555 10th Avenue and the parents of the school Success Academy Hudson Yards, DOT installed a new split LPI at the very dangerous intersection of W41st Street and 10th Avenue. This is… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety

Another safety improvement on W42nd Street and 8th Avenue

by Team ChekpedsApril 28, 2019July 14, 2021

Step by step this intersection is getting better, although it is so bad, you can hardly notice the progress ! Pedestrians crossing at the north of the intersection, now have the priority, while the turn signal for eastbound motorists who… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Pedestrian safety

Congestion Pricing Passes! Traffic Safety will improve

by Team ChekpedsApril 28, 2019July 14, 2021

Rejoice! Our lives are about to get better, from a congestion, air quality but also safety standpoints. London implemented congestion pricing over 10 years ago and reduced its road traffic by 15%. in 2015, Lancaster University Management School studied the… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Join us at Transit Center – Neighborhood Empowerment Project

by Team ChekpedsApril 1, 2019July 14, 2021

As usual Open Plans founders are ahead of the game. This new initiative explores how monolithic agencies with many silos could enroll nimble and motivated local people who have a more holistic view of their streets in order to improve… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Join us: e-scooters and e-bikes hearings

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 20, 2019July 14, 2021

Join us to ensure that e-scooters are introduced in phases in New York city in the appropriate areas where they can be useful (not in the CBD), with proper speed controller (12 mph.) the proper infrastructure (no sidewalk riding; parking… Read more