Tag: transportation
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Community Board Fights for Safety Improvements at Crash Prone Intersection
The intersection at West 42nd Street and 11th Avenue has been the site of ten traffic accidents so far this year.
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Public transit in Midtown West often a ‘nightmare’ for the disabled
Just under half of the subway stations in Midtown West are accessible, which often makes commuting miserable for workers and residents who cannot use stairs.
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Construction to transform Penn Station begins
Construction to transform the old Farley post office in to an extension of the country’s busiest train station has begun.
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Residents seek safe pedestrian access to Riverside South Park
Regular sidewalk closures make it daunting for residents in the West 50s to access the riverside waterfront park across the West Side Highway.
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Seniors face increased difficulty as Almanac predicts blistering winter
Seniors and service providers prepare for what the Almanac says will be another tough winter.
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Bike Lane Changes For Safety
The Broadway bike lane south of Times Square will be moved in 2013 under a new design by the Department of Transportation. Cyclists give their opinion on the matter.
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Midtown West: Walking Can Be Bad for Your Health
Transportation Alternatives has compiled a color-coded list of the most dangerous Community Board districts for pedestrians. Community District Five topped the list with 8,604 accidents during a 15-year period and a “code red” designation.
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