Posted inCHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice
The Next Generation of Street Safety Activists is here..
and they are impossibly cute and right on . Watch the video the three young filmmakers just shot.
Category: Traffic Justice
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice
Vacca & Vallone: NYPD must do more to enforce traffic laws and investigate crashes
On Wednesday February 15, 2012, the joint hearing of New York City Council’s Transportation Committee and Public Safety Committee was a defining moment in our long fight for traffic justice and safety. In front of a packed room, with overflow… Read more “Vacca & Vallone: NYPD must do more to enforce traffic laws and investigate crashes”
Posted inEvents, Traffic Justice
Mark Your Calendar: Hearing on NYPD’s Refusal to Enforce Vehicular Law
In spite of the general kudos, the number of traffic injuries has increased by 11,000 in 2010 over the preceding years in the US . Our region is no exception. As Mike Bloomberg says, strict enforcement goes a long way… Read more “Mark Your Calendar: Hearing on NYPD’s Refusal to Enforce Vehicular Law”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Traffic Justice
Take Action: Safe Walking Funding at Risk in Washington
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, Traffic Justice
Miracle Ticket #3
Wednesday afternoon my street was overtaken with three charter busses parked illegally. As luck would have it, a traffic agent was approaching on foot. I showed him the buses, the regulation, indicated that a legal bus parking was located on… Read more “Miracle Ticket #3”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Complete Streets, Congestion, DOT STUDY, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice
Happy New Year Fellow Pedestrians!
There is much to celebrate in 2011. We thank all of you who wrote letters, signed petitions, showed up to testify, attended meetings and responded to surveys. Your participation is crucial to our collective success and we are very thankful… Read more “Happy New Year Fellow Pedestrians!”
Posted in9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Complete Streets, Congestion, DOT STUDY, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice
Let’s Reclaim more Territory in 2012
We’d love to hear from you on priorities you think we ought to focus on in 2012, please write them in the comment section below. We will adjust accordingly.
As it is 2012 promised to be very busy:
Pedestrian: Unfortunately… Read more “Let’s Reclaim more Territory in 2012”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Complete Streets, Traffic Justice
How a determined mother made a difference
This year, Governor Cuomo signed into law The Complete Street Bill. It mostly happened because a mother of a 14 year old girl who was killed by a driver took the matter in her own hands. She joined with AARP… Read more “How a determined mother made a difference”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Events, Traffic Justice
Rally for Traffic Justice
In the past week, more than 1,300 New Yorkers have written letters to Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, demanding he police New York City traffic. To ensure our call to action — for a police department that stands up to dangerous… Read more “Rally for Traffic Justice”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice
Take Action: Tell Commissioner Kelly that dangerous driving is no accident!
January 10, 2011: Jerrold Chaleff, 71 years old; run over in a mall parking lot in the Bronx. No charges filed.
February 27, 2011: 27-year old victim; car broke down on the BQE. Got out and was in front of… Read more “Take Action: Tell Commissioner Kelly that dangerous driving is no accident!”