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Reclaim the Walking Lane: Stepped up Enforcement of Storm Enclosures

by Team Chekpeds
It’s the season again when egregiously large storm enclosures return, illegally encroaching on our scarce pedestrian space. The law specifies that storm enclosures should not exceed 18 inches in depth. Here is the text of the law: Now we learned… Read more “Reclaim the Walking Lane: Stepped up Enforcement of Storm Enclosures”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets

In New York State, Agencies must build roads for all, not just cars. Its the law!

by Team Chekpeds
Complete Streets Law Passes Legislature Unanimously.  Cuomo Expected To Sign. Pedestrians, Bicyclists and Transit Users Rejoice! This simple sentence is a revolution: “It shall be the policy of the state to consider people of all ages and abilities and all… Read more “In New York State, Agencies must build roads for all, not just cars. Its the law!”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion

NYC Health Dept: Active Transportation could save 6,300 deaths a year in NYC

by Team Chekpeds
Active transportation is any self-propelled mode of transportation (such as walking, jogging, bicycling, or in-line skating) to get from one place to another. Most New Yorkers who use public transportation also use active transportation when they walk to and from… Read more “NYC Health Dept: Active Transportation could save 6,300 deaths a year in NYC”