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Videos, graphics, news, and research from Transportation Alternatives’ work to reclaim New York City’s streets from cars.

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It’s Time to Buy a Car

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

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14 Reasons to Celebrate NYC Streets in 2023

Whether you signed a petition, attended an event, went to a community board meeting, or talked to your neighbors about safe streets, you fueled our many shared achievements in 2023.

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Let’s House People, Not Cars

Parking mandates require a specific number of parking spaces for new developments — perpetuating the cycle of car dependency.

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What’s Better Than a Speed Hump?

We hear it all the time: “So many people speed on my street. We need a speed hump.” But there are actually better ways to slow down traffic!

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Open Letter from the NYC Bike Family to Mayor Adams

As members of the NYC Bike Family, we are advocates, educators, social ride leaders, business owners and, most importantly, New Yorkers who want to ride to work or take our kids to school without the constant threat of death or serious injury. 

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