Bicycle Advocacy

Competition Will Showcase Bike-Friendly Workplaces

April 24, 2013
Michael Murphy 646-873-6008

Transportation Alternatives invites businesses in all five boroughs to a friendly competition to highlight the most bike-friendly workplaces in New York City.


April 15, 2013
Michael Murphy 646-873-6008

All over the city, New Yorkers are clamoring to have Citi Bike stations in their neighborhoods.


Bicycles Will Help Occupy Sandy Recovery Efforts In Brooklyn And The Rockaways

December 18, 2012
Michael Murphy 646-873-6008

Today, Giant and Transportation Alternatives delivered 20 Giant bicycles to Occupy Sandy in Brooklyn and the Rockaways.


Upper West Side Residents Want Safer Streets; Time For City To Act Is Now

December 12, 2012
Michael Murphy 646-873-6008

Last night, Community Board 7 voted against installing a bike lane on Columbus Avenue between 77th Street and Columbus Circle by a vote of five in favor, four against and one abstained.


December 7, 2012
Michael Murphy 646-873-6008

Today, the New York City Department of Transportation announced that Citi Bike, New York City's public bike share program, will now launch in May 2013 with at least 5,500 bikes due to Hurricane Sand


Will Sandy Turn New Yorkers into Bike Commuters

Author: 
Katia Bachko
Media Outlet: 
The New Yorker
Date: 
November 2, 2012

This week, as the city was dealing with a sudden lack of public transit, I Gchatted with one colleague stuck in Brooklyn, I urged her to get on her bike and get into the New Yorker office, in Times Sq

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
No
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on November 26, 2012 - 17:59. categories [ ]

Be Healthy: BP, Hospitals Tout Tour de Bronx Benefits

Author: 
Danilka Infante
Media Outlet: 
Norwood News
Date: 
October 3, 2012

On Monday afternoon, Bronx Borough president Ruben Diaz joined forces with Transportation Alternatives, Montefiore Medical Center, St.

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on November 26, 2012 - 17:26. categories [ ]

East Village, Lower East Side Businesses Start Giving Discounts to Customers on Bikes

Author: 
Alison Bowen
Media Outlet: 
Metro NY
Date: 
September 17, 2012

Some city businesses want you to arrive on two wheels, not two feet -- and they'll even give discounts to encourage riding your bike to their door.

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on November 26, 2012 - 17:16. categories [ ]

Your Hot Pizza, Their Steep Fine

Author: 
Paul Steely White and Daisy Chung
Media Outlet: 
Daily News
Date: 
September 6, 2012

Many New Yorkers regularly take advantage of the ability to get good food, fast, at any time of day or night. New York City is so famous for food delivery that it's part of our identity.

T.A. Program: 
Enforcement (Street Safety and Enforcement)
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on November 26, 2012 - 17:10. categories [ ]

Report Showcases Neighborhood Success Story

October 1, 2012
Michael Murphy 646-873-6008

"Streets that promote bicycling and walking mean more business for local shops and restaurants," said Paul Steely White, Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives.