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Videos, graphics, news, and research from Transportation Alternatives’ work to reclaim New York City’s streets from cars.
E-Micromobility Frequently Asked Questions
E-micromobility has already transformed the way that New Yorkers get around. Going forward, e-bikes and e-scooters offer a tremendous opportunity to shift New Yorkers out of cars, revolutionize freight delivery, reduce traffic fatalities, and make more of our city accessible.
Action Alert: Tell Your Assemblymember to Demand a Vote on Sammy’s Law
Sammy’s Law is in jeopardy in the Assembly. Without your help now, Sammy’s Law — which would allow New York City to set lower, safer speed limits — will not pass.
Putting People First in Times Square
Times Square is among the most famous places in the world, but cars dominated until 2009.
Why New York City’s Students Need Car-Free School Streets
School Streets are safe, car-free places to learn, play, and grow. Yet, fewer than 50 of NYC's 1,800 schools have a School Street. We're calling on the Mayor and City Council to commit $10 million to equitably fund School Streets across the city.
New York City’s streets are our largest public space. For 50 years, Transportation Alternatives has worked to make them yours.
For the past five decades, Transportation Alternatives has fought side-by-side with you to win transformational changes on our streets, making New York City a better, safer place to walk, bike, take transit, gather, and thrive.
New York City needs a permanent, year-round outdoor dining program
By repurposing just 8,000 parking spots, we can grow small business, give New Yorkers more options, and put our streets to higher use.
Serious Injuries and Fatalities in 2022, Mapped
We mapped each reported serious injury from traffic crashes in 2022.