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Funding Transit is a Priority: Tolling Bridges should be part of the mix

by Team Chekpeds
Much of the 2021 Regional Plan Association symposium revolved around transportation and how various cities in the world address the challenge. We learned with stupefaction that Singapore Transit  is profitable with a combination of congestion pricing with real time price… Read more “Funding Transit is a Priority: Tolling Bridges should be part of the mix”
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Take the Poll: Should discount buses be allowed to load for free on prime public real estate (just outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal)?

by Team Chekpeds
The city has been testing a pilot program that allows discount bus lines to pick up and drop off passengers right outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal on West 41st Street. A contingency of bus companies that pay big money… Read more “Take the Poll: Should discount buses be allowed to load for free on prime public real estate (just outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal)?”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Traffic Justice

Take Action: Safe Walking Funding at Risk in Washington

by Team Chekpeds
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is poised to vote on the long-term Transportation bill next Thursday, February 2nd. Most of our Street Safety Improvements are funded by two federal programs: Transportation Enhancements and Safe Routes to School. Unfortunately the Transportation… Read more “Take Action: Safe Walking Funding at Risk in Washington”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events

Speak Up: Proposed Federal Bus legislation falls short of addressing Risks to Communities

by Team Chekpeds
The Federal Government must allow the City to regulate stops, regulate routes, and charge a fair price for using our sidewalks and parking spaces. The New York city council will hear public input on a number of bills intending to… Read more “Speak Up: Proposed Federal Bus legislation falls short of addressing Risks to Communities”
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Bill introduced to improve Community oversight of major transportation projects

by Team Chekpeds
City council Transportation Committee HearingMonday, September 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in16th Floor Committee Room, 250 Broadway, New York, NY Int. No. 412 – In relation to requiring the department of transportation to hold hearings with affected community boards before… Read more “Bill introduced to improve Community oversight of major transportation projects”