safety Archives - CHEKPEDS

Six years of progress focused on street safety

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 22, 2021July 14, 2021

Last Wednesday, Manhattan Community 4 took time to recap its annual results and thank Colleen Chattergoon of the Department of Transportation for her help in securing many of its wins . Most of the activity and wins have been focused… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice

Keeping the Peace with a leaner NYPD

by Team ChekpedsJuly 3, 2020July 14, 2021

With the clamor to “defund” the NYPD and the City agreeing to “cut ” only few expenses, the 2021 budget’s unpopular compromise shows that a new alternative must be found to deliver the best value to ALL our citizens. The… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Events, Traffic Justice

Join Us : World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims

by Team ChekpedsNovember 10, 2019July 14, 2021

Please join Families for Safe Streets and Transportation Alternatives in commemorating World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Crash Victims on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 12 noon. As always, we’ll honor and memorialize all those who’ve been injured and killed… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Transit

A profound change: the Street Master Plan becomes law

by Team ChekpedsNovember 10, 2019July 14, 2021

After months of discussions and refinements , the city council , under Speaker Corey Johnson’s leadership , passed a legislation to make the DOT accountable for the annual implementation of street improvements that benefit all. “The law shall prioritize and… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice

Vehicular Violence Accountability Act is introduced

by Team ChekpedsNovember 10, 2019July 14, 2021

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., New York State Senator Timothy M. Kennedy, and New York State Senator Brad Hoylman, last week announced the introduction of a bill establishing a new article in the State’s Penal Law entitled “Vehicular… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety

A new gem on 11th Avenue

by Team ChekpedsNovember 10, 2019July 14, 2021

14 blocks ( W43rd to W 57th) of brand new protected bike lane just popped up on 11th Avenue , or so it seemed! The 11th Avenue redesign was the last piece of a major puzzle entailing the Lincoln Tunnel… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Complete Streets, Congestion, Traffic Justice

More legislative good news

by Team ChekpedsNovember 10, 2019July 14, 2021

Two more legislations passed last week that will improve our safety on the streets: the carting industry reform will limit the number of commercial haulers in each of the service districts, thus reducing the overall miles travelled by commercial garbage… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

A miracle in the making

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 19, 2019July 14, 2021

As announced DOT is widening the western sidewalk of 8th Avenue from W38th to W45th Streets and adding a protected bike lane. It is stunning : Yes, all that space is ours! a NO left turn has been installed on… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety

A Safer Greenway & West Side Highway? Yep!

by Team ChekpedsAugust 23, 2019July 14, 2021

Two years ago, following a cyclist’s death at Chambers Street, CHEKPEDS sent a letter to our elected officials and NYS DOT asking them to better protect Greenway. Cyclists have experienced many near misses, when southbound drivers turn west and cross… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Port Authority, Transit

LAST CHANCE to voice your concerns on PA’s Bus Replacement Project

by Team ChekpedsAugust 22, 2019July 14, 2021

SPEAK UP : Tell the Port Authority to be more encompassing and bolder in its goals and solutions . This new facility will probably last more than 50 years. Port Authority Bus Replacement Project Thursday September 5, 4 – 7:30… Read more