Seantor Squadron on Parks Equity –

We appreciate Senator Squadron’s ongoing commitment to establishing and then ensuring equity in our parks. Our public parks are “The Commons” where the entire city meets.

TESTIMONY OF STATE SENATOR DANIEL SQUADRON REGARDING NYC COUNCIL BILL 384-A 

“…local parks in some of the wealthiest parts of the city are doing very well.. .. the disinvestment in the parks system of the past years has not registered with many … Our marquee parks are doing better than ever, but we cannot let most parks fall behind while others thrive.

…we started the focus on parks equity nearly two years ago, it was clear that there was a limited understanding, and scant data, about the significant role conservancies play in our parks system. This bill would provide important information by requiring the Department of Parks & Recreation to gather regular information from conservancies that have contracts with the City on their total expenditures for maintenance and operation of their respective parks.

Beyond … transparency, Intro 384-A would also force stakeholders to truly understand the costs, and stark realities of government disinvestment, of current park operation. …

… Significant public dissemination and discussion of the information is critical, so it serves the goal of allowing the public, elected officials, parks advocates, and the conservancies themselves, to understand the impact different conservancies have, identify who is doing more with less, and help point to the most efficient and effective ways to improve parks throughout the system — those with conservancies and without…”

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Join Public Hearings & Register Your Comments for the Rebuild by Design Projects

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Tonight! Bike safety on Chrystie Street…Transportation & Public Safety / Environment Committee!!

A plea from local bike activists:

Chrystie Street has a problem. The road is simply not safe enough for the thousands of daily users traversing it on two feet, two wheels, or behind the wheels of a vehicle. The last major change to Chrystie street happened more than six years ago, before Citibikes were a way of life and Vision Zero was the Mayor’s master plan for safer streets. Now in 2015, NYC’s Department of Transportation is looking to repave the roadway and so the time is right to re-examine the roadway and re-allocate space to better serve all those who use it. Join the conversation and help bring positive change to Chrystie Street. 

Contact: Paco Abraham, dave.paco.abraham@gmail.com

Transportation & Public Safety / Environment Committee
Thursday, January 8 at 6:30pm — University Settlement at Houston Street Center – 273 Bowery

1.    Approval of previous month’s minutes
2.    Request for traffic control at Corlears Hook Park
3.    Request for traffic safety measures on Clinton St at mid-block crossing
4.    Informational presentation on the Chinatown Curbside Management Pilot Study Findings (click for info)
5.    Presentation on Safety Concerns in the Chrystie Street Bike Lane
6.    Consideration of state legislation to address the K2 legal/enforcement problems
7.    Possible sites for relocation of 18 Allen St bus stop

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