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CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Speed cameras work. Ask Gov. Cuomo to keep them to save lives

by Team ChekpedsJune 22, 2018July 14, 2021

Last night, the State Legislature went home without approving an extension of life-saving speed cameras at schools. The Assembly majority showed real leadership by approving an expansion bill but the Senate did not allow it to advance. Because of this… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Congestion, Pedestrian safety

Pedestrians and cyclists fight over crumbs on 8th Avenue

by Team ChekpedsJune 18, 2018July 14, 2021

I know , pedestrians will tell you that cyclists are doing all sorts of illegal stuff: running red lights, interfering with pedestrians in the crosswalk, going the wrong way, riding on the sidewalk and they are right about all of… Read more

Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Transit

Inclusive streets: focus on disabled persons

by Team ChekpedsJune 18, 2018July 14, 2021

When we met with Andy Byford , the new head of New York City Transit, he declared being very focused on accessibility. His 10 year plan is proof that he was serious . Now the Coalition of Block Associations againstthe… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Clean Air, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Your Tax $ , Your Vote!

by Team ChekpedsApril 14, 2018July 14, 2021

Each year our council member allocates $ 1 million of his capital budget to be spent according to his constituents’ wishes. This is called participatory budgeting . 2018 is no exception but you have only one day left to cast… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Events, Transit

Join Us : Bus terminal update and input on neighborhood plan

by Team ChekpedsApril 2, 2018July 14, 2021

This is the meeting you do not want to miss: the Hell’s Kitchen South Coalition will give an update on the Port Authority plans and unveil its own plan for redeveloping the district.

CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety

Progress Report

by Team ChekpedsMarch 25, 2018July 14, 2021

The Department of Transportation tells us they are studying the following dangerous areas we had been flagging for years: 60th Street and 9th Avenue 57th Street and 8th Avenue 42nd Street and 8th Avenue DOT is also working on a… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Tracking Traffic Crashes, Trends and Vision Zero progress in New York City

by Team ChekpedsMarch 17, 2018July 14, 2021

Crashmapper.org a web-based app, developed by CHEKPEDS was launched in New York City, on February 28, 2018. The application received very positive reviews from Streetsblog ” This Is the Tool You Need to Push for Safer Streets in Your Part… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Thousands ask for better enforcement – DiBlasio punts to Albany

by Team ChekpedsMarch 17, 2018July 14, 2021

Following the tragic death of two very young children in the pedestrian crossing with the walk light, at the hands of a driver who had previously accumulated 8 violations, and had had a seizure, over 900 activists gathered in Brooklyn… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Congestion, Events, Pedestrian safety, Transit

Join Us: L Train Shutdown Mitigation Measures

by Team ChekpedsFebruary 19, 2018July 14, 2021

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) & NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) will present plans to alleviate the effects of the L Train Canarsie Shutdown. We will also discuss the Governor’s FIX NYC report, a task force on ADA compliance and the… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Protected: Sign the Petition : Safety is a priority on the greenway

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 14, 2018July 14, 2021

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