Tag: policy
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Events, Pedestrian safety

NEWSTANDS: Amenity or Annoyance? How Many and Where ? Transportation Committee of CB4 to discuss and draft a policy

by Team Chekpeds
Wednesday , November 19th, 7:30  to 9:00 p.m. Fulton Houses, 119 9th Avenue ( btw 18/19th) Community Board 4 will discuss the city ‘s current criteria to approve newstands locations and evaluate suplemental conditions the Board may want the applicants… Read more “NEWSTANDS: Amenity or Annoyance? How Many and Where ? Transportation Committee of CB4 to discuss and draft a policy”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Congestion

FINAL PUSH – CALL TO ACTION : 4 days only left for LESS TRAFFIC – BETTER TRANSIT – SAFER STREETS – CLEANER AIR

by Team Chekpeds
Just in from London: Congestion Pricing improves Pedestrian Safety Pedestrian Deaths decreased by 7% in 2005 and pedestrian light injuries decreased by 8% In New york , this would translate in 10 less deaths and 880 less injuries annually !… Read more “FINAL PUSH – CALL TO ACTION : 4 days only left for LESS TRAFFIC – BETTER TRANSIT – SAFER STREETS – CLEANER AIR”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Congestion, Events

CALL TO ACTION : LESS TRAFFIC – BETTER TRANSIT – CLEANER AIR Your last chance to convince the City Council!

by Team Chekpeds
Monday , City Council is holding its last hearing on congestion pricing to gauge community support  before the plan goes to a vote. The congestion pricing proposal must be adopted by the city and the state legislatures before March 31,… Read more “CALL TO ACTION : LESS TRAFFIC – BETTER TRANSIT – CLEANER AIR Your last chance to convince the City Council!”