Category: Transit
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Congestion, Events, Pedestrian safety, Transit
Join Us: L Train Shutdown Mitigation Measures
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) & NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) will present plans to alleviate the effects of the L Train Canarsie Shutdown.
We will also discuss the Governor’s FIX NYC report, a task force on ADA compliance and the… Read more “Join Us: L Train Shutdown Mitigation Measures”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Pedestrian safety, Traffic Justice, Transit
“Fix New York City” plan is more than Congestion Pricing!
Every one is talking about the “Fix NYC Panel Report” and its recommendation to implement Congestion Pricing. But there is much more there than meets the eye.
The panel also recommends to enforce gridlock laws and Bus lanes with cameras… Read more ““Fix New York City” plan is more than Congestion Pricing!”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Transit
Speak Up: another long distance bus stop@ 42nd street and 9th
Another long distance company is requesting a stop on 42nd street , in the bus lane , at the bus stop on the South East corner of 42nd and 9th. there are already two stops for airport buses ,… Read more “Speak Up: another long distance bus stop@ 42nd street and 9th”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Port Authority, Transit
RPA’s “Crossing the Hudson” Proposes a Holistic Plan for the Next 20 Years and Beyond
The Regional Plan Association recently published key transportation recommendation ahead of Its fourth regional plan to be released in November 12017. It pretty closely mirrors the Community Board and our recommendations for the bus terminal replacement: a long distance bus… Read more “RPA’s “Crossing the Hudson” Proposes a Holistic Plan for the Next 20 Years and Beyond”
Posted inCongestion, Port Authority, Transit
Port Authority Bus Terminal : Next Steps
Two months ago the Port Authority adopted its 10 year Capital plan and earmarked $ 3.5 Billions to build a new bus terminal . However the Chairman indicated that ” this resolution does not preclude the study of any additional… Read more “Port Authority Bus Terminal : Next Steps”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Pedestrian safety, Port Authority, Transit
Community unified on approach to Port Authority replacement
Through a very successful town hall meeting and a survey at the end of 2016, CB4 gathered our community members’ opinions which were presented at a well-attended February 9th meeting of the Hell’s Kitchen South Coalition. See some highlights below.… Read more “Community unified on approach to Port Authority replacement”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Events, Transit
Mark Your Calendars: Port Authority Bus Terminal Community Input
So much has happen since the Town Hall in April 2016! Through continued pressure, letters and meetings, our elected officials obtained that the Port Authority consult with the community for the siting and design of a new Bus Terminal on… Read more “Mark Your Calendars: Port Authority Bus Terminal Community Input”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Events, Transit
How to Improve Bus Service In New York
The Transit Center has studied the many reasons why buses are getting slower 30% slower than in 2000, in New York City , and published an interesting report on a collection of proven remedies to apply to the network. you… Read more “How to Improve Bus Service In New York”
Posted inCHEKPEDS, Clean Air, Congestion, Port Authority, Transit
Elected to Port Authority: Go back to Square one
No one said it was going to be pretty! In a whirlwind of meetings with the City, press conferences and letters back and forth, the City and our elected officials made it clear to the Port Authority that the current… Read more “Elected to Port Authority: Go back to Square one”