Events

In addition to the events below, join us for monthly activist committee meetings!

Bronx/Uptown

Third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.

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Western Queens

Second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

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Brooklyn

Fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

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Eastern Queens

Third Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

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North Brooklyn

Third Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

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Staten Island

Third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.

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Manhattan

Third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

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Youth

Last Friday of every month at 4:30 p.m.

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Decongest Fest
Feb
3

Decongest Fest

Join Transportation Alternatives for Decongest Fest, a celebration marking the historic launch of congestion pricing in New York City! Toast to smoother commutes, cleaner air, and a more resilient future with delicious food, local beers, and your TA community. Let’s celebrate this bold step toward reclaiming our streets and building a greener, more efficient NYC. Pick your "toll" for entry and we'll see you there! 🌆✨

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5 Boro Pizza Challenge
Apr
5

5 Boro Pizza Challenge

Are you ready for the ultimate multimodal pizza adventure? Join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025, for the return of the legendary 5 Boro Pizza Challenge! Embark on a journey to visit all five boroughs in a single day, tasting some of the finest slices that our city has to offer. Choose your mode or mix and match - train, bus, bike, run, scoot, and ferry! There’s just one rule - NO CARS!

Whether you're a local or a visitor, this challenge combines NYC’s iconic pizza culture with a thrilling exploration of the city. Rally your team, map your route, and get ready for a day of fun, flavor, and fierce competition! #slicesforsafestreets

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Testify in Support of E-Bikes!
Dec
11

Testify in Support of E-Bikes!

Join TA and testify in front of City Council in support of e-bikes!

Every New Yorker deserves the freedom to choose how they get around –but City Council wants to make it even harder to bike around New York City.

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Vision Zero Cities conference
Oct
16
to Oct 18

Vision Zero Cities conference

Vision Zero Cities brings together leading industry and policy experts, advocates, and elected officials from across the nation. Explore the challenges and opportunities facing us as we work to build a world with zero traffic deaths.

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Emergency Rally and March for #MoreSpaceQBB
Oct
13

Emergency Rally and March for #MoreSpaceQBB

The Queensboro Bridge South Outer Walkway opening is delayed again (now projected for "this winter.") We need to hold the city accountable for their promise to open it "late this summer" and demand that the NYC Department of Transportation open the South Outer Walkway to pedestrians ASAP instead of prioritizing cars as they finish the upper deck work

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Harvest Festival at Randall’s Island Park
Sep
29

Harvest Festival at Randall’s Island Park

Bike to Randall's Island for Harvest Festival on 9/29. TA will be providing free Bike Valet to all festival goers. Enjoy face painting, live music, local farm fresh food, and take home a pumpkin from Randall's Island patch. This event is free and open to the public. Harvest Festival is located at Fields 62/63 and Randall's Farm. Come celebrate the joy of autumn with Transportation Alternatives and Randall's Island Park Alliance.

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No Sleep Till Brooklyn Rally
Sep
28

No Sleep Till Brooklyn Rally

Until 1964, a ferry route transported hundreds of daily passengers between Staten Island and South Brooklyn. Our population has more than doubled since the return of ferry service more crucial than ever!

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Pedestrian Prom
Sep
10

Pedestrian Prom

You can’t spell PARTY without TA!

Double-knot those shoes, strap on that helmet, load up that Metrocard, and make your way to a summer soiree at Brooklyn Brewery. We will celebrate some of our most fearless activists from all over the city and take a moment to gather and reflect on all that we have accomplished and the road still ahead. This event features our annual Activist of the Year Awards to celebrate change makers across the five boroughs!

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Red Hook Bus to Manhattan Campaign Launch
Jun
1

Red Hook Bus to Manhattan Campaign Launch

The Coalition for a Red Hook Bus to Manhattan will launch its campaign at the 2024 Red Hook Fest on June 1 at Valentino Park & Pier. Please join us! If you RSVP, we'll be in touch when we have exact details about the timing of our announcement at Red Hook Fest. Thank you for your support of a Red Hook Bus to Manhattan!

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Ride East New York!
May
4

Ride East New York!

Join the East New York Bike Club, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Transportation Alternatives Brooklyn Activist Committee (TABK) for a family bike ride of East New York!

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Bike Month
May
1
to May 31

Bike Month

May is Bike Month! We’re celebrating cycling all month long here at Transportation Alternatives. Want to join in the fun? Learn how you can celebrate along with us.

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Tour de Staten Island
Apr
21

Tour de Staten Island

This scenic ride guides over 1,000 cyclists through the borough's most breathtaking and lesser-known landscapes.

Both the 35 and 50 mile routes explore Staten Island's gems and observe striking oceanfront views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and New York Harbor. The ride culminates in a finish festival with food, drinks and fun activities.

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Find more opportunities to get involved on our Mobilize page.

Bike Valet

We host our trademarked Bike Valet service at almost every TA event. Want to bring Bike Valet to your community or event?