Pedestrian Advocacy

Transportation Alternatives Works With Local Groups To Support Play Streets

January 25, 2012
Michael Murphy 646-873-6008

A number of public and safety organizations invite neighborhoods across the five boroughs to apply for a Play Street in their community.


Play Streets

Vision Has Strong Support Among New Yorkers

January 12, 2012
Michael Murphy 646-873-6008

This afternoon Mayor Bloomberg delivered his State of the City Address. In his speech, the Mayor unveiled a vision for New York where the city's streets are safer for everyone.


City's 'Hit' Parade

Author: 
Reuven Fenton
Media Outlet: 
New York Post
Date: 
October 18, 2011

Taking a stroll in Midtown is taking your life in your hands.

T.A. Program: 
Enforcement (Street Safety and Enforcement)
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 20:14. categories [ ]

Transportation Alternatives Maps NYC Pedestrian Crashes

Media Outlet: 
WCBS 880
Date: 
October 17, 2011

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) - Transportation Alternatives has created a map of motor vehicle crashes in New York City involving pedestrians and bicyclists.

T.A. Program: 
Enforcement (Street Safety and Enforcement)
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
Yes
Format: 
Radio
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 20:11. categories [ ]

The Most Dangerous City Streets

Author: 
Emily Anne Epstein
Media Outlet: 
Metro NY
Date: 
October 13, 2011

The most dangerous intersection for New York's pedestrians is right smack in the middle of Manhattan: Park Avenue and 33rd Street.

T.A. Program: 
Enforcement (Street Safety and Enforcement)
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
Yes
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 20:03. categories [ ]

New Website Maps Dangerous Intersections for Cyclists, Pedestrians

Media Outlet: 
WNBC.com
Date: 
October 13, 2011

A new website aims to protect bicyclists and pedestrians by arming them with information about the most dangerous intersections in the city.

T.A. Program: 
Enforcement (Street Safety and Enforcement)
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
Yes
Format: 
TV
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 20:00. categories [ ]

NY Reconsiders New DMV Eye-Exam Rule

Media Outlet: 
Associated Press
Date: 
September 30, 2011

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Two days after Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration allowed most drivers to renew their licenses without an eye exam, officials are taking another look.

T.A. Program: 
Enforcement (Street Safety and Enforcement)
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
No
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 19:52. categories [ ]

Parking Day Observed With Outdoor Theater at Fordham Manhattan Campus

Author: 
Peter Haskell
Media Outlet: 
WCBS 880
Date: 
September 16, 2011

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) - It's not exactly Shakespeare in the Park, but they are calling it Shakespeare in the Parking Space.

T.A. Program: 
Streets (Streets for All)
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
Yes
Format: 
Radio
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 19:35. categories [ ]

A New Yorker Is Killed In Traffic Every 35 Hours: Report

Author: 
Jim O'Grady
Media Outlet: 
WNYC
Date: 
June 8, 2011

A New Yorker is killed every 35 hours in a traffic crash, according to a report by advocacy group Transportation Alternatives.

T.A. Program: 
Enforcement (Street Safety and Enforcement)
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
Yes
Format: 
Radio
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 15:35. categories [ ]