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Spring fever: DOT is transforming our streets

by Team Chekpeds
So many times, we complained that DOT was too slow or not doing enough ..  Let’s give them credit for the projects going on in our neighborhood. These are very exciting times for Hell’s Kitchen and Chelsea even if some… Read more “Spring fever: DOT is transforming our streets”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

More walking space: introducing the “Walking Lanes”

by Team Chekpeds
  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 “More walking space: introducing the “Walking Lanes””
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Great Job DOT! Safer Crossing for 800 students at West 41st Street and 10th Avenue

by Team Chekpeds
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 “Great Job DOT! Safer Crossing for 800 students at West 41st Street and 10th Avenue”