Transportation Alternatives

Transportation Alternatives We advocate for better walking, biking, transit, and public space in New York City đź—˝ Join us:
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Transportation Alternatives’ mission is to reclaim New York City from cars, transforming our streets into safe, sustainable, and equitable places to walk, bike, take transit, gather, and thrive.

Ahead of today’s City Council Transportation Committee budget hearing, we rallied with Transportation Chair Shaun Abreu,...
05/29/2026

Ahead of today’s City Council Transportation Committee budget hearing, we rallied with Transportation Chair Shaun Abreu, Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Council Members Julie Won and Lincoln Restler, and safe streets advocates to demand funding for daylighting.

Daylighting saves lives by removing parking spaces closest to intersections so drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians can actually see each other. Hardened daylighting is especially effective — using flex posts, planters, bike racks, or barriers to improve visibility and slow turning vehicles, making our streets safer for everyone.

We know daylighting works and saves lives. It’s a common-sense change that is already the law in 44 states and across the rest of New York State.

Now, New York City has a chance to fund it in this year’s budget.

New York City, are you listening?

Today, we’re breaking ground on a safer McGuinness Boulevard after years of organizing from the Greenpoint community.Fol...
05/27/2026

Today, we’re breaking ground on a safer McGuinness Boulevard after years of organizing from the Greenpoint community.

Following the tragic loss of beloved teacher Matthew Jensen, neighbors, families, and advocates refused to accept a dangerous status quo. Through years of pressure, rallies, testimony, and community leadership, the Make McGuinness Safe coalition pushed this project across the finish line.

Thank you to every resident, organizer, and supporter who led this fight and never gave up on the fight for a safer Greenpoint. And thank you to DOT and the Mamdani administration for turning this long-overdue commitment into reality.

May it be a model for the transformation of dangerous roads across the city!

05/27/2026

The Brooklyn Bridge entrance? Redesigned âś…
Next up: a southbound protected bike lane connecting Union Square to the bridge 👷‍♂️

Big news for anyone who walks or bikes over the Brooklyn Bridge: the Manhattan entrance has been redesigned! Thanks to M...
05/26/2026

Big news for anyone who walks or bikes over the Brooklyn Bridge: the Manhattan entrance has been redesigned! Thanks to Mayor Mamdani’s Department of Transportation, pedestrians and people on bikes will no longer have to compete for space while trying to get on and off this iconic landmark.

There’s a new bike lane on Centre Street, and we’re thrilled to see that paint is already on the ground — well before the World Cup, as promised. This redesign will provide much-needed room for the Brooklyn Bridge’s >10 million annual visitors!

We had an incredible day exploring the vibrant community gardens of Corona by bike with .nyc Along the ride, we learned ...
05/20/2026

We had an incredible day exploring the vibrant community gardens of Corona by bike with .nyc

Along the ride, we learned about the history of each garden, the work it takes to maintain these green spaces, and the important role they play in creating a healthier, more connected neighborhood.

At every stop, gardeners shared stories about growing fresh produce, building community resilience, creating spaces for families and elders, and protecting green space in one of the most environmentally burdened neighborhoods in New York City.

🌻A huge thank you to all of the gardeners, volunteers, and riders who made this day so special.

Upper West Side neighbors showed up en masse this weekend, to support DOT’s plan for a two-way bike lane and a safe 72nd...
05/18/2026

Upper West Side neighbors showed up en masse this weekend, to support DOT’s plan for a two-way bike lane and a safe 72nd Street. Sign the petition in our bio to make your voice heard!

Today’s a 10/10 day 🌞 Perfect weather for our spring ride for safety on 72nd Street! Thank you to all the UWS neighbors ...
05/16/2026

Today’s a 10/10 day 🌞 Perfect weather for our spring ride for safety on 72nd Street! Thank you to all the UWS neighbors who showed up, spoke out, and rode with us to support the two-way protected bike lane that’s coming to 72nd!

On Wednesday, May 20, ride with us to honor cyclists killed in 2025. Every year, our Bronx and Uptown Committee holds a ...
05/15/2026

On Wednesday, May 20, ride with us to honor cyclists killed in 2025.

Every year, our Bronx and Uptown Committee holds a Ride of Silence, putting up memorial plaques and placing flowers where cyclists were killed on our streets. This ride is a way to honor those we’ve lost, support their families, and recommit ourselves to safe streets for all.

We’ll meet at 6 p.m. at French Charley’s Playground.

➡️ Sign up for more information at the link in our bio.

05/14/2026

🚲 We’re celebrating Bike Month all month long! Earlier this month, we partnered with Upway Center for free bike tune-ups on May 2. Missed out? Don’t worry, we’ve got another Bike Month surprise for you.

Ride 20 miles during Bike Month, fill out our online entry form, and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win a custom Upway + NYC Ferry e-bike!

➡️ Check out the link in our bio for all the details on how to enter and win.

05/12/2026

🚲 The NYC Century returns on October 25, 2026!

Ride 40, 50, 75, or 100 miles through every kind of New York City street experience — from stunning waterfront greenways and car-free paths to corridors still fighting for safe, protected bike lanes.

This “Ride of Passage” delivers a truly authentic NYC cycling experience and showcases TA’s campaigns to reclaim streets for people.

➡️ Learn more and register at the link in our bio.

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