CHEKPEDS

Parking finally under control in Hell’s Kitchen

by Team Chekpeds2 days agoMarch 6, 2026

Vehicle ramps that serve the 1,000 cars parked atop the bus terminal are currently being demolished. After ten years of activism, the new terminal will have a restored subway station instead of parking. During the height of the automobile frenzy… Read more

Port Authority

Port Authority construction update

by Team ChekpedsFebruary 25, 2026February 25, 2026

The construction / demolition of the Port Authority complex is in full swing, with ramps coming down, parking being eliminated and highways being covered. To catch up and understand the impact join the project team who will give an extensive… Read more

Clean Air, Congestion, Port Authority

Port Authority construction starts – for real

by Team ChekpedsJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Besides the numerous barricades and construction staging areas, that have appeared between W 37th and W 39th Streets, the Port Authoirty held a breaking ground ceremony with both Governors – who claimed to be best pals. They were joined by… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Port Authority

The 10 year, $ 10B Port Authority Bus Terminal reconstruction goes forward

by Team ChekpedsDecember 28, 2024January 11, 2025

Screenshot After years of planning , designing, funding, wrangling and negotiating, the PABTR project has received all the required approvals at the City and Federal levels to proceed. The plan is 90% funded , with the balance – a $… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Port Authority

Port Authority Bus replacement: upcoming public consultations

by Team ChekpedsJune 3, 2024June 3, 2024

On June 12, and 18 at 6:30 p.m. two committees of Manhattan Community Board 4 will hear from the Port Authority as part of New York City’s ULURP process. (Uniform Land Use Review Procedure). This process gives the public an… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Port Authority

The good, the bad and the ugly: Port Authority Midtown Bus terminal

by Team ChekpedsFebruary 20, 2024September 19, 2024

Today, the Port Authority held the first of multiple sessions to collect comments from the public. CLICK HERE to attend a session by zoom and give your comments. February 21, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. February 21, 2024 from… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Noise, Port Authority

Congestion: Open letter to Governor Murphy

by Team ChekpedsOctober 2, 2021December 11, 2021

Dear Governor Murphy, We the people of Hell’s Kitchen and Chelsea on the west side of Manhattan, implore you to take the appropriate steps to stem the humanitarian crisis New Jersey drivers befell our community everyday. From 3 to 8… Read more

Clean Air, Congestion, Port Authority

Air Quality Alert: Congestion pricing hearings coming up!

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 13, 2021September 13, 2021

Our neighborhood is overwhelmed with New Jersey drivers who have returned to their cars with a vengeance, while mass transit is under-used. Port Authority has even extended the peak hours to ease the congestion. Many intersections are gridlocked for hours.… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Congestion, Pedestrian safety, Port Authority, Sidewalk

New Wide Sidewalk and Fully Protected Bike Lane on 8th Avenue

by Team ChekpedsOctober 20, 2019July 14, 2021

DOT has completed its installation of a wider sidewalk and protected bike lane from W38th to W45th Streets, with NO CONFLICTS with vehicles (full split phase signals, no left turn at W42nd Street) and striped green at… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Port Authority, Transit

LAST CHANCE to voice your concerns on PA’s Bus Replacement Project

by Team ChekpedsAugust 22, 2019July 14, 2021

SPEAK UP : Tell the Port Authority to be more encompassing and bolder in its goals and solutions . This new facility will probably last more than 50 years. Port Authority Bus Replacement Project Thursday September 5, 4 – 7:30… Read more