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Join Us at the City Council Hearings to obtain statistics on traffic law enforcement
The City Council’s Transportation Committee is tackling a vexing problem, as part of a larger package of bills: how to measure NYPD enforcement efforts as they relate to traffic safety. Martin Treat has been resolute in his quest to gain… Read more “Join Us at the City Council Hearings to obtain statistics on traffic law enforcement”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Events, Traffic Justice
“Hayley and Diego’s Law” Goes Into Effect : Careless Drivers Will Now Face Jail Time for Injuring Pedestrians
JOIN US, Senator Daniel Squadron, Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh, Council Member Margaret Chin, Transportation Alternatives, other elected officials, and pedestrian safety advocates to announce that a new law is in effect that increases the penalties for careless drivers who injure pedestrians,… Read more ““Hayley and Diego’s Law” Goes Into Effect : Careless Drivers Will Now Face Jail Time for Injuring Pedestrians”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, DOT STUDY, Events, Pedestrian safety
Right Here: two most dangerous intersections in New York City
Over the summer, the DOT published a report on Pedestrian Safety and a plan to address the many corridors and dangerous intersections. This plan had been mandated by the Pedestrian safety law that Council member Brewer and CHEKPEDS members worked… Read more “Right Here: two most dangerous intersections in New York City”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, Events, Sidewalk
Inconvenient Banking: ATMs on Sidewalks
The city council will hold hearings on a bill to make ATM installations subject to a consent agreement with the Department of Transportation. It would subject them to placement constraints. This is good news for pedestrians who have to fight… Read more “Inconvenient Banking: ATMs on Sidewalks”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, DOT STUDY, Pedestrian safety
Pedestrian Victory : 9th Avenue to be treated as a “Senior” Zone
A DOT consultant has initiated a review of 9th Avenue from 34th to 50th Streets from 8th to 10th Avenue, to identify traffic calming measures adequate to the large concentration of seniors in the area.
Two measures have already been… Read more “Pedestrian Victory : 9th Avenue to be treated as a “Senior” Zone”
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Manhattan CB4 Wants the Full Safety Treatment for Eighth Ave Bike Lane
Manhattan CB4 approved unanimously the extension of the 8th Avenue bike lane up to 34th Street, while requesting pedestrian safety improvements that were not originally included by the DOT.
Streetsblog New York City » Manhattan CB4 Wants the Full Safety… Read more “Manhattan CB4 Wants the Full Safety Treatment for Eighth Ave Bike Lane”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice
Mark Your Calendar: Memorial March for Pedestrians Killed on 9th Ave.
Saturday, June 13th , 2 to 4 p..m. , NW corner of 45th Street and 9th Avenue to 37th Street.
While the Departement of Transportation is making much progress on Broadway and other thouroughfares, our Main Street continues to claim… Read more “Mark Your Calendar: Memorial March for Pedestrians Killed on 9th Ave.”
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Reclaiming Street space for pedestrians : Broadway Plazas at Times Square and Herald Square
Wednesday , March 18th, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:30pm, Westin Hotel, Broadway Ballroom, 270 West 43rd Street, (@ 8th Avenue )
The Departement of Transportation is taking a bold but necessary step: reclaiming Times Square for Pedestrians and streamlining Seventh… Read more “Reclaiming Street space for pedestrians : Broadway Plazas at Times Square and Herald Square”
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Join Us for the 2nd Annual Pedestrian Memorial Walk
The NYC Street Memorial Project invites you to walk with us on Sunday, January 4th, 2009, in our 2nd Annual Memorial Walk for pedestrians killed by automobiles on NYC streets. This year’s memorial walk is part of the 4th Annual… Read more “Join Us for the 2nd Annual Pedestrian Memorial Walk”