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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”
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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!”
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Building Streets For Bikes/Pedestrians Yield 40% More construction Jobs than Building for cars

by Team Chekpeds
While other studies have examined the economic and non- economic impacts of the use of walking and cycling infrastructure, few have analyzed the employment that results from the design and construction of these projects. This study, performed by the Political… Read more “Building Streets For Bikes/Pedestrians Yield 40% More construction Jobs than Building for cars”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice

United Nations launch a Decade of Action for Road Safety

by Team Chekpeds
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan announced new traffic-safety initiatives to further drive down already record-low traffic fatalities and injuries in New York City.  The announcement was… Read more “United Nations launch a Decade of Action for Road Safety”