Bicycle Advocacy

The Rise of Urban Biking

Author: 
Ben Adler
Media Outlet: 
The Nation
Date: 
September 27, 2011

Residents of American cities and college towns may have noticed a growing urban species whizzing down their streets.

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
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Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 19:47. categories [ ]

Spreading Diplomacy on Two Wheels While Weathering Traffic and Shouts

Author: 
Christine Haughney
Media Outlet: 
New York Times
Date: 
August 28, 2011

Few professions conjure up glamorous images like that of ambassadors. They are often social savants with the looks and accents to pass for characters in a James Bond film.

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
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Yes
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Yes
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Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 19:00. categories [ ]

Promoting Safe Bicycling in City

Author: 
Billy Rennison
Media Outlet: 
Queens Courier
Date: 
August 3, 2011

As more bikers ride through the streets of New York City, Transportation Alternative is making sure they pedal with safety in mind.

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
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No
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Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 18:40. categories [ ]

Click if You See a Female Cyclist in Manhattan

Author: 
Christine Haughney
Media Outlet: 
New York Times
Date: 
July 12, 2011

It is a commonly used figure in the world of New York City cycling: Male cyclists outnumber female cyclists three to one.

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
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Yes
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No
Format: 
Web
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Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 17:54. categories [ ]

Cyclists Undertake Annual "Tour de Queens"

Author: 
Angela Chen
Media Outlet: 
NY1
Date: 
July 8, 2011

Cyclists took to the streets of the city's largest borough Sunday for the fourth annual "Tour de Queens."

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
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Yes
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Format: 
TV
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Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 17:41. categories [ ]

Veselka Promotes Safe Cycling in East Village

Author: 
Patrick Hedlund
Media Outlet: 
DNAinfo
Date: 
June 3, 2011

EAST VILLAGE -- It was all about borscht and bikes on Second Avenue Thursday as famed restaurant Veselka partnered with the advocacy group Transportation Alternatives to encourage safe cycling on cit

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
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Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
Yes
Format: 
Web
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Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 15:27. categories [ ]

May is Bike Month

Author: 
Billy Rennison
Media Outlet: 
Queens Courier
Date: 
May 11, 2011

With the weather warming up, it is time to dust off your bike and hit the streets.

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
Format: 
Print
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Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 14:53. categories [ ]

Poll Reveals Strong Support For Safer Streets And More Transportation Choices

December 13, 2011
Michael Murphy 646-873-6008

A new poll released today by research firm Penn Schoen Berland and Transportation Alternatives found widespread support among proven voters in New York City for an NYPD crackdown on dangerous driving


Support Local Businesses Promoting Bicycling In New York City

November 23, 2011
Michael Murphy 646-873-6008

When there is nothing left of Thanksgiving but the left-overs, America turns its focus on the next national holiday -- Black Friday.


Bike Share Support Is A Five-Borough Phenomenon

October 20, 2011
Michael Murphy 646-873-6008

A Quinnipiac University poll released today found that 72 percent of New York City adults support the City's bike share program, which will roll out next year, and majority support for bike lanes ho