CHEKPEDS

Vision Zero: Two Full and Emotional Weeks

by Team ChekpedsMay 11, 2014July 14, 2021

Last week, NYC Council Transportation Committee heard public comments on 22 bills designed to be the first phase of Mayor De Blasio’s Vision Zero . The Day started with a press conference where “Families for Safe Streets” which regroup members… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Events, Traffic Justice

Please Join Us : Press conference to ask for a Bus Garage

by Team ChekpedsApril 21, 2014July 14, 2021

Press Conference Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. Port Authority Bus Terminal, Manhattan, 42nd Street entrance, West of Citibike Station We need your help! On Thursday , the Board of Directors of the Port Authority will vote to give… Read more

Events, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Vision Zero: YOU can make it happen!

by Team ChekpedsApril 21, 2014July 14, 2021

A new group is speaking with unparalleled moral authority about the urgent need to change the culture of speed and death on our streets. Families For Safe Streets is a grassroots organization made up of family members of people killed… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Events, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Vision Zero: Learn more

by Team ChekpedsFebruary 22, 2014July 14, 2021

We attended the Vision Zero announcement in front of the victims families on the left and many elected officials including Borough President Gale Brewer on the right, Council member Helen Rosenthal and Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal amongst others. Amongst the … Read more

CHEKPEDS, Events, Traffic Justice

Join Us: Families for Safe Streets

by Team ChekpedsFebruary 22, 2014July 14, 2021

Tomorrow Sunday at 2 p.m. on City Hall Steps to launch”Families For Safe Streets” created by relatives of traffic victims. Another milestone, to ensure that Vision Zero becomes reality . Never Again.

CHEKPEDS, Events, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Speak Up at this historical moment: Vision Zero: How to get there

by Team ChekpedsFebruary 8, 2014July 14, 2021

In the next two weeks , a multi departments working group convened by Mayro DiBlasio to figure how to get to Vision Zero (zero vehicular deaths or serious injuries ) will release its findings. For all of us activists in… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Events, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice

Join Us Tonight – Enough is Enough!

by Team ChekpedsJanuary 15, 2014July 14, 2021

Join community groups and concerned neighbors of the Upper West Side at a community vigil to honor Cooper Stock and Alexander Shear. 9-year-old Cooper, and 73 year-old Alexander, both members of the Upper West Side community, were struck and killed… Read more

9th Avenue Renaissance, CHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Complete Streets, Congestion, DOT STUDY, Greening, Pedestrian safety, Sidewalk, Traffic Justice

2013: A Year to Remember – Best Wishes for 2014

by Team ChekpedsDecember 28, 2013July 14, 2021

2013 saw the economy rebound and hopefully the circumstances of many of our neighbors improved with it. At least when it comes to street improvements, they apply to ALL street users, no matter who they are, and we counted many… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Traffic Justice

NYPD Bill Bratton brings new perspective on traffic violence

by Team ChekpedsDecember 28, 2013July 14, 2021

In November well before he was selected for New commissioner, Bill Bratton discussed his views on the matter at a Transportation Alternative panel. The former chief speech was followed by a panel discussion featuring one of the creators of the… Read more

CHEKPEDS, Events, Traffic Justice

Speak Up: Council Hearings on NYPD Collision Investigation Reform

by Team ChekpedsSeptember 26, 2013July 14, 2021

Are you satisfied that after jumping the sidewalk and killing or maiming a pedestrian, a driver can go back to driving immediately without even a summonses ? What about the fact that in CB4 , traffic officers gave five times… Read more