
Press Releases
View our press releases and statements about reports, traffic violence, and safe streets in New York City.
If you are a member of the media, contact us at press@transalt.org.
Alexa Sledge
Communications Director
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Statement from Transportation Alternatives After City Council Passes Home Rule Resolution Supporting Sammy’s Law
Sammy’s Law would allow New York City to finally set its own speed limits. 42% of pedestrians struck by motor vehicles at an impact speed of 25 mph will sustain serious injury or die.

Transportation Alternatives Statement After Truck Driver Kills Pedestrian in East Harlem
Crashes have killed 85 people in 2023 — a fatality rate 9% higher than the Vision Zero-era average. Traffic violence has killed 36 pedestrians in 2023.

Transportation Alternatives Releases New Policy Agenda for New York City to Successfully and Safely Embrace E-Micromobility
The new e-micromobility position paper details Transportation Alternatives’ recommendations for e-bike and e-scooter policy in the city.





