Posted inCHEKPEDSCongestion

Hudson Yards Parking Zoning in effect : No net additional parking to be built

The Zoning text amendment resulting from HKNA et al vs Bloomberg settlement is in effect, and for the first time, New York City zoning text acknowledges that limiting parking is consistent with the objectives of Transit Oriented Development. Best of… Read more “Hudson Yards Parking Zoning in effect : No net additional parking to be built”
Posted inCHEKPEDSClean AirCongestion

Hudson Yards Lawsuit Settled: 950-car garage eliminated; total parking capped; no minimum required;

Thank You to HKNA member Dan Gutman, who originally spotted the issue. He has been working tirelessly on shaping the technical and legal arguments which brought the city to the negotiating table. This in turn resulted in an outstanding settlement… Read more “Hudson Yards Lawsuit Settled: 950-car garage eliminated; total parking capped; no minimum required;”
Posted inCHEKPEDSPedestrian safety

Bike access to buildings: less bikes parked on the sidewalk and more space for pedestrians:

Intro 871 will ensure that bicyclists can take their bike up to their appartement and office, a practice barred by many commercial buildings. It does not require the owners to provide for storage, just to let the bike thorugh the… Read more “Bike access to buildings: less bikes parked on the sidewalk and more space for pedestrians:”
Posted inCHEKPEDSComplete Streets

Bike access to buildings: less bikes parked on the sidewalk and more space for pedestrians:

Intro 871 will ensure that bicyclists can take their bike up to their appartement and office, a practice barred by many commercial buildings. It does not require the owners to provide for storage, just to let the bike thorugh the… Read more “Bike access to buildings: less bikes parked on the sidewalk and more space for pedestrians:”