CHEKPEDS

Sidewalk repairs and maintenance get a D-MINUS

by Team ChekpedsMay 16, 2021July 14, 2021

Since 2003, the city has outsourced the maintenance of sidewalks to landlords and the results are appalling: according to an MCB4 survey 59% (and 68% Person with Disabilities PWD ) rated as poor or very poor City’s job of maintaining sidewalks… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Join Us- 8th Avenue Pedestrian Improvements

by Team ChekpedsMay 16, 2021July 14, 2021

May 19, 2021- 6:30 p.m. REGISTER

CHEKPEDS

Snow removal for whom?

by Team ChekpedsFebruary 26, 2021July 14, 2021

If you ever needed confirmation, recent snowstorms showed once again that there is no equity between pedestrians/commuters/cyclists and drivers in New York City. All lanes of vehicular traffic were cleared of snow in 12 hours, while bus stops, bike lanes, corners and… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Traffic Justice

The State of the Sidewalk

by Team ChekpedsFebruary 19, 2021July 14, 2021

Complete the Survey Sidewalks are vital arteries for the millions of New Yorkers who use transit and walk. Manhattan Community Board 4 is seeking your input to better address the current state of the walking infrastructure, including sidewalks, curbs, and… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

How to make NYC Transportation Policies more equitable?

by Team ChekpedsJuly 3, 2020July 14, 2021

It is well known that Robert Moses’ policies of razing poor neighborhoods to build highways and making bridges so low as to prevent bus access to Jones Beach were racially motivated. In our own neighborhood of Hell’s kitchen, poor residents… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

Open Streets and Open Dining – A lot to like, and some health worries

by Team ChekpedsJuly 3, 2020July 14, 2021

Over the last month the City accelerated it use of street space to help pedestrians keep their distance from each other and restaurants resume their business in a viable way. Many more streets were open to the residents as “Open… Read more

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

What streets are open?

by Team ChekpedsMay 23, 2020July 14, 2021

Mayor de Blasio claims there are 40 miles of open streets. Where are they ? Thankfully a New Yorker with time and skills made a map. Click on the link or the picture to access the real time map updated… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

More Streets are OPEN!

by Team ChekpedsMay 22, 2020July 14, 2021

Saturday morning, May 23rd, three (3) more blocks will open in our district: W21st Street (9/10), W 22nd Street (7/8) in Chelsea and W51st Street (9/10) in Hell’s Kitchen. These are in addition to the first four (4) blocks opened… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

The year of living dangerously – Sign the petition

by Team ChekpedsApril 11, 2020July 14, 2021

We hope you, your family and friends are all in good health. Stay inside and follow all prescribed procedures for yourself and other people alike . Talking about procedures : when walking or shopping, I noticed that there is no… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk

MCB4 Transportation Committee – Shared Streets Selection

by Team ChekpedsApril 11, 2020July 14, 2021

CB4 Transportation Committee will discuss which streets should be open to pedestrians for the balance of the confinement period. Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 6:30 PM Join the meeting by teleconference https://www.gotomeet.me/MCB4-JaninePretente/transportation-planning-committee-meeting-3 Or by phone:1-669-224-3412, Access Code: 285-375-581 You can check… Read more