This is our last chance to save congestion pricing.

Will you call Governor Hochul at 518-474-8390 and tell her to turn on congestion pricing today?

Traffic violence has killed 193 people and left 2,338 others seriously injured during the first nine months of 2024— marking one of the deadliest periods our city has faced in years. This crisis highlights a public health emergency that has already cost us over $5 billion.

This week, New York City got one step closer to removing parking mandates for new housing as the Department of City Planning’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity went before a marathon, two-day City Council Hearing.

Check out the ninth annual issue of our Vision Zero Cities Journal. Inside, you’ll find inspiring stories from cities around the world, showcasing innovative strategies — from policy reforms to tech solutions to grassroots activism — all working to create safer streets and better communities. Dive in and get inspired for what’s sure to be an exciting week of learning and action.

A few years ago, only 6% of New York City's protected bike lanes were in the Bronx. Thanks to the hard work of advocates and leaders like Borough President Gibson, that number has soared to over 20%! This progress is a huge step toward making our streets safer for everyone.

Our community rallied over the weekend in a powerful show of support for accessible transit and congestion pricing. Families from across the city called on Governor Kathy Hochul to start congestion pricing and invest in a transit system that works for everyone.

Join us, Kids over Cars, Riders Alliance, Climate Families NYC, and UP-STAND for a family-friendly rally and march this Saturday, September 14 at 10 a.m. Together, we’ll gather at Hoyt and Schermerhorn Streets — outside one of the 23 subway stations affected by canceled elevator projects — and march to Sixteen Sycamores Playground. 

Happy back-to-school season! With millions of students heading back to school this week, Mayor Adams and our city’s leaders must create car-free spaces to learn, play, and grow outside of every school — safe from cars and trucks.

As this year’s Summer Streets come to a close, we want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us this month and made it unforgettable!

Whether you were rallying for congestion pricing, rocking out at our activist corners, getting crafty with bracelet-making, or flexing your trivia skills with our safe streets quiz, you played a vital role in advocating for a more accessible, safe city.

It’s no secret: Bike ridership is booming across New York City.

 Take a look at these increases:

• On the Brooklyn Bridge, June ridership was up 31% from last June and July 2024 ridership is up 22% from last year.

• Even before the G train shutdown, Pulaski Bridge bike counts were up. June was up 63%, while July was up 60%.

• Willis Avenue Bridge ridership was up 21% in July.

• Each month, bike ridership across the Queensboro Bridge is nearly 100,000 more than a decade ago.