The Field Team Zine is a collection of articles that exposes the deep inequities ingrained in our urban infrastructure and calls for a radical shift toward greener, safer, and more accessible cities.

Clearing the curb space next to a crosswalk and upgrading that space with curb extensions benefits neighborhoods with a high percentage of parents of young children, older or disabled residents, high rates of traffic fatalities, traffic injuries, and large traffic volumes.

Clearing the curb space next to a crosswalk and upgrading that space with on-street bike parking racks and secure bike parking stations benefits neighborhoods with limited bike parking and sidewalk space, and a high percentage of bike commuters, bike lanes, and residents living in poverty.

Clearing the curb space next to a crosswalk and upgrading that space with trees, plantings, or other greenery benefits neighborhoods with limited park access and tree canopy, high surface temperatures, and high rates of asthma, air pollution, and noise pollution.

Clearing the curb space next to a crosswalk and upgrading that space with bioswales, green gutters, and other surfaces that allow water to seep into the earth benefits flood-prone neighborhoods with excess asphalt and limited permeable surface area.

Clearing the curb space next to a crosswalk and upgrading that space with cafe seating, benches, or exercise equipment benefits neighborhoods with limited sidewalk space, public seating, park access, pedestrian plazas, and neighborhoods with a high percentage of parents of young children, older or disabled residents, and residents living in poverty.

Clearing the curb space next to a crosswalk and upgrading that space with sheltered bus boarding and waiting areas benefits neighborhoods with a high percentage of parents of young children, older or disabled residents, a high number of bus commuters and bus lanes, slow bus speeds, limited sidewalk space, and high surface temperatures.

Every New Yorker deserves access to safe, affordable, and efficient transportation and the freedom to choose how they get around — and with congestion pricing, that is possible.

Local community organizing will be more important than ever, and there is one thing that we can do right now to protect New York City’s future — start congestion pricing tomorrow. 

The announcement is a step in the right direction: Going from 25 mph to 20 mph speed limits will prevent crashes and make our streets safer for everyone using them, whether they're walking, biking, or driving.

The five city council districts with the highest asthma rates have rates more than double the average district — and nearly twice the Black population rate and poverty rate as the average district.

As summer winds down, extreme heat in NYC remains a serious issue — and it's only getting worse.

Our team of ambassadors are out and about across New York City talking about our campaigns, activism, and work in all five boroughs.

VMT measures the total number of miles traveled by all vehicles — a way of calculating traffic. In the congestion pricing zone, there are 70% more vehicle miles traveled than the city average.

When we are not marching in the streets or keeping the phones ringing in our legislators’ offices, we are keeping Governor Hochul’s betrayal at the top of the news.

We are asking you to chip in $5 (or more) to help us deliver thousands of toy cars to Governor Hochul’s office.

Governor Hochul’s decision threatens hundreds of critical upgrades to the subway system — and we need to let people know who’s to blame.

Last night, TA organized the LARGEST EVER protest in support of congestion pricing. Hundreds of New Yorkers took to the streets to stop Kathy Hochul and save congestion pricing. We won’t stop fighting until we win.

Nearly 40% of New Yorkers experience frequent noise pollution from traffic.

Make your voice heard and help move safe streets legislation forward.