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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 inClean Air, Congestion, Port Authority, Transit

Port Authority seeking residents to join Bus Terminal Advisory Board

by Team Chekpeds
The Port Authority is seeking interested individuals who commute regularly through or live near the midtown bus terminal to serve on the agency’s new Port Authority Bus Terminal Advisory Council. The new advisory council – which will launch in July… Read more “Port Authority seeking residents to join Bus Terminal Advisory Board”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Port Authority, Transit

RPA’s “Crossing the Hudson” Proposes a Holistic Plan for the Next 20 Years and Beyond

by Team Chekpeds
The Regional Plan Association recently published key transportation recommendation ahead of Its fourth regional plan to be released in November 12017.  It pretty closely mirrors the Community Board and our recommendations for the bus terminal replacement: a long distance bus… Read more “RPA’s “Crossing the Hudson” Proposes a Holistic Plan for the Next 20 Years and Beyond”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Port Authority

Buses and Cars exhaust is fouling our air – How can 40% more buses help?

by Team Chekpeds
Last week Chekpeds joined the Hell’s Kitchen South Coalition to present to the CB4’s Parks and Environment committee their findings related to Air Quality in our district. Using the Data gathered by the NYC Department of Health, we highlighted that… Read more “Buses and Cars exhaust is fouling our air – How can 40% more buses help?”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Port Authority

Mark Your Calendars: Tell the Port Authority to clean their Act!

by Team Chekpeds
Port Authority Board meeting Thursday, July 20th, 2017, 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4 World Trade Center (more information to follow ) At the last Hell’s Kitchen South Coalition’s meeting various speakers explained the impact of cars exhaust buses and… Read more “Mark Your Calendars: Tell the Port Authority to clean their Act!”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Port Authority

JOIN US : Port Authority is bad for your health – even before adding 50% more buses

by Team Chekpeds
A representative of the NYC Department of Health will join us  to explain how poor air quality  affects our health. Make sure you join us at the next Hell’s Kitchen South Coalition Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 6:30 p.m. 410 West… Read more “JOIN US : Port Authority is bad for your health – even before adding 50% more buses”