Posted inCHEKPEDS

New Head of PlaNYC has a strong track record in Transportation.

As the adminstration is  updating PlaNYC, with input from various stakeholders including CHEKPEDS,  the nomination of  a new leader – David Bragdon –  with strong transportation credentials, to succeed the plan’s exceptional founder, Rohit Aggarwala, is welcome news. In particular… Read more “New Head of PlaNYC has a strong track record in Transportation.”
Posted inCHEKPEDSCongestion

Hudson Yards Parking Zoning in effect : No net additional parking to be built

The Zoning text amendment resulting from HKNA et al vs Bloomberg settlement is in effect, and for the first time, New York City zoning text acknowledges that limiting parking is consistent with the objectives of Transit Oriented Development. Best of… Read more “Hudson Yards Parking Zoning in effect : No net additional parking to be built”
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Transportation secretary LaHood to speak on Sustainable Communities

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will discuss the Obama Administration’s commitment to Sustainable Communities during keynote remarks at NYMTC’s September 24 Council Meeting. The Sustainable Communities initiative, which was announced as an interagency partnership in June, incorporates six livability principles that… Read more “Transportation secretary LaHood to speak on Sustainable Communities”