CHEKPEDS

Bolt Bus relocation to 33rd Street between 11th and 12th Avenues imminent!

by Team ChekpedsOctober 3, 2013July 14, 2021

Last night, Community Board 4 approved relocating Bolt Bus on-Street terminal to the Northwest corner of 33rd Street and 11th Avenue from its current location at the Northwest corner of 34th Street and 8th Avenue, where it will be in… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Events

More Long Distance Buses

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 17, 2013July 14, 2021

CB4’s Transportation Committee will hear DOT ‘s proposal to relocate Bolt Buses from 33rd Street and 7th Avenue , and 34th Street and 8th Avenue to the North Side of 39th Street just west of 10th Avenue , near the… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Transit

Campaign against buses on 44th Street: Results

by Team ChekpedsMay 6, 2013July 14, 2021

The community board passed a slew of resolutions to restrict illegal bus traffic on 44th Street between 9th and 10th Avenue. letters went to NYPD, DOT , Port Authority, and bus companies, as well as our elected officials. As you… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Pedestrian safety, Transit

Give Your Input on Long Distance Bus Stops

by Team ChekpedsApril 27, 2013July 14, 2021

The intercity bus law took effect in November, but after the storm Sandy hit NYC, the city suspended its efforts to formulate guidelines for placement of bus stops. The effort is picking up steam again . Please join us to… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Pedestrian safety

Transportation Committee: Buses and Traffic Calming

by Team ChekpedsApril 14, 2013July 14, 2021

Bus Congestion at W. 44th Street between Ninth and Tenth Avenues Proposal for the sidewalk adjacent to the entrance to the High Line at W. 34th Street – sidewalk improvements with trees, benches, etc. that require modifications to the MTA bus stop… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion

Let’s put buses back in their place: away from residential streets!

by Team ChekpedsApril 14, 2013July 14, 2021

On a daily basis, large numbers of commuter and tour buses travel illegally on West 44th Street, a residential block between 9th and 10th Avenues instead of using the proper truck routes to reach their destination. In an effort to… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Transit

New Bus Route on 11th and 12th Avenues to start in the fall of 2013

by Team ChekpedsFebruary 17, 2013July 14, 2021

The bus would run from West 59th Street to Spring Street seven days a week From West 49th to West 24th Street, the route would follow Eleventh and Twelfth avenues; from West 24th Street to West 14th Street, it would… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Transit

2012: a Year to remember… Wishing you a Greener and Safer 2013!

by Team ChekpedsDecember 30, 2012July 14, 2021

After the mayhem of Sandy and Newton, it is hard to conclude that 2012 was a good year . Our thoughts are with the many people for whom it was a traumatic year. While grieving for these enormous losses, we… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Transit

Awards Season: Manhattan M42 Bus wins the Pokey award

by Team ChekpedsDecember 17, 2012July 14, 2021

This year, AGAIN, a Hell’s Kitchen vital link for our seniors and for the whole western developments wins the Pokey award, with a tie between the M66 and M42 crosstown buses both clocking in at 3.9 mph. In a statement, … Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Events

SPEAK UP: DOT consults with Community on Intercity Bus Stop placement

by Team ChekpedsOctober 28, 2012July 14, 2021

The intercity bus law will take effect in November. To prepare for such, the city is now formulating guidelines for placement of bus stops. Please join us to make sure your concerns are addressed and criteria are included . Marilyn… Read more