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· Nov 13
When Mayor-elect Mamdani takes office on January 1, he will control over 6,300 miles of streets throughout the five boroughs.
Reducing car dependence is one of the best ways to reduce costs for New Yorkers. Owning a car costs nearly $9,000 annually, while taking transit costs just $1,500.
Reducing car dependence is one of the best ways to reduce costs for New Yorkers. Owning a car costs nearly $9,000 annually, while taking transit costs just $1,500.
In the final days of his term, former Mayor Eric Adams announced that DOT would reduce the speed limit for cyclists in Central Park from 20 miles per hour to 15 mph. Mayor Mamdani should reverse this misguided decision before it takes effect mid-February.
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Mayor Mamdani, Rescind Central Park’s New 15-MPH Bike Speed Limit! - Transportation Alternatives
act.transalt.org
February 9, 2026 at 4:27 PM
In the final days of his term, former Mayor Eric Adams announced that DOT would reduce the speed limit for cyclists in Central Park from 20 miles per hour to 15 mph. Mayor Mamdani should reverse this misguided decision before it takes effect mid-February.
Sign now:
act.transalt.org/a/15mphcentr...
Sign now:
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Hey, New Jerseyans — congestion pricing is helping you, too:
"The majority of drivers’ time savings has accrued to those traveling outside the toll zone entirely — for instance, those commuting from Brooklyn to Queens or within Northern New Jersey."
"The majority of drivers’ time savings has accrued to those traveling outside the toll zone entirely — for instance, those commuting from Brooklyn to Queens or within Northern New Jersey."
Congestion Pricing’s Unexpected Winners: Suburban Drivers
NYC’s controversial toll program hasn’t just sped up trips inside Manhattan, a new paper finds. It’s easing traffic in outer boroughs and neighboring counties.
www.bloomberg.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Hey, New Jerseyans — congestion pricing is helping you, too:
"The majority of drivers’ time savings has accrued to those traveling outside the toll zone entirely — for instance, those commuting from Brooklyn to Queens or within Northern New Jersey."
"The majority of drivers’ time savings has accrued to those traveling outside the toll zone entirely — for instance, those commuting from Brooklyn to Queens or within Northern New Jersey."
The Women’s Ride is back for its fifth annual edition, bringing together women, non-binary riders, and allies to celebrate the freedom, strength, and joy that comes with cycling. This year, we proudly honor caregivers.
April 11 — RSVP now!
April 11 — RSVP now!
SAVE THE DATE: Women's Ride 2026 · Transportation Alternatives
📅 Save the Date: Transportation Alternatives Women’s Ride 2026
🚲 We’re riding on April 11th, 2026. Put it on your calendar!
Join us for a ride that’s more than just a ride. It’s a movement. The 5th A...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:09 PM
The Women’s Ride is back for its fifth annual edition, bringing together women, non-binary riders, and allies to celebrate the freedom, strength, and joy that comes with cycling. This year, we proudly honor caregivers.
April 11 — RSVP now!
April 11 — RSVP now!
William Medina has been a delivery worker for over a decade. During the pandemic, he began organizing with Los Deliveristas Unidos.
Last week, a car driver crashed into him, breaking bones in his left leg.
William now faces months of recovery. If you're able, please donate to support him:
Last week, a car driver crashed into him, breaking bones in his left leg.
William now faces months of recovery. If you're able, please donate to support him:
Donate to Support Deliverista Injury Fund- Willian Medina, organized by Willian Medina
My name is William Medina, and I’ve been a delivery worker for over 10 … Willian Medina needs your support for Support Deliverista Injury Fund- Willian Medina
www.gofundme.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:48 PM
William Medina has been a delivery worker for over a decade. During the pandemic, he began organizing with Los Deliveristas Unidos.
Last week, a car driver crashed into him, breaking bones in his left leg.
William now faces months of recovery. If you're able, please donate to support him:
Last week, a car driver crashed into him, breaking bones in his left leg.
William now faces months of recovery. If you're able, please donate to support him:
Yesterday's deadly crash in Bath Beach is devastating, terrible news.
Amira is the 15th person, the sixth pedestrian, and the second child killed on the streets of New York City so far in 2026.
The City must recommit to Vision Zero, lowering speed limits and fully funding DOT.
Amira is the 15th person, the sixth pedestrian, and the second child killed on the streets of New York City so far in 2026.
The City must recommit to Vision Zero, lowering speed limits and fully funding DOT.
February 6, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Yesterday's deadly crash in Bath Beach is devastating, terrible news.
Amira is the 15th person, the sixth pedestrian, and the second child killed on the streets of New York City so far in 2026.
The City must recommit to Vision Zero, lowering speed limits and fully funding DOT.
Amira is the 15th person, the sixth pedestrian, and the second child killed on the streets of New York City so far in 2026.
The City must recommit to Vision Zero, lowering speed limits and fully funding DOT.
The Citi Bike rate keeps going up, even while most of the bikes remain trapped in the snow, completely unusable.
Bike share is a form of public transit, but the system's private owner, Lyft, isn't stepping up to the plate. New York commuters deserve better.
Bike share is a form of public transit, but the system's private owner, Lyft, isn't stepping up to the plate. New York commuters deserve better.
February 5, 2026 at 8:48 PM
The Citi Bike rate keeps going up, even while most of the bikes remain trapped in the snow, completely unusable.
Bike share is a form of public transit, but the system's private owner, Lyft, isn't stepping up to the plate. New York commuters deserve better.
Bike share is a form of public transit, but the system's private owner, Lyft, isn't stepping up to the plate. New York commuters deserve better.
Vision Zero means building a world where zero people are killed or seriously injured in preventable crashes.
Developed in Sweden, Vision Zero was brought to the U.S. in 2014 as a result of our organization’s efforts.
It’s a strategy now adopted across five continents.
Developed in Sweden, Vision Zero was brought to the U.S. in 2014 as a result of our organization’s efforts.
It’s a strategy now adopted across five continents.
February 5, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Vision Zero means building a world where zero people are killed or seriously injured in preventable crashes.
Developed in Sweden, Vision Zero was brought to the U.S. in 2014 as a result of our organization’s efforts.
It’s a strategy now adopted across five continents.
Developed in Sweden, Vision Zero was brought to the U.S. in 2014 as a result of our organization’s efforts.
It’s a strategy now adopted across five continents.
Yesterday, we took a trip up to Albany to talk to state lawmakers about the Stop Super Speeders bill, along with the rest of the NYS Safe Streets Coalition's legislative package!
New York must slow down the worst-of-the-worst reckless drivers on our roads.
New York must slow down the worst-of-the-worst reckless drivers on our roads.
February 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Yesterday, we took a trip up to Albany to talk to state lawmakers about the Stop Super Speeders bill, along with the rest of the NYS Safe Streets Coalition's legislative package!
New York must slow down the worst-of-the-worst reckless drivers on our roads.
New York must slow down the worst-of-the-worst reckless drivers on our roads.
"At the same time Citi Bike's service got a lot worse, Lyft, which operates Citi Bike and is responsible for clearing its docks of snow, just made it more expensive."
February 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM
"At the same time Citi Bike's service got a lot worse, Lyft, which operates Citi Bike and is responsible for clearing its docks of snow, just made it more expensive."
For Alex, for all. The cycling community gathered more than 1,000 strong on Saturday:
February 2, 2026 at 6:25 PM
For Alex, for all. The cycling community gathered more than 1,000 strong on Saturday:
No one wants to go back to a longer commute — a commute where they're stuck in traffic every single morning when they try to get to work.
February 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM
No one wants to go back to a longer commute — a commute where they're stuck in traffic every single morning when they try to get to work.
The Citi Bike rate is too damn high.
February 1, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The Citi Bike rate is too damn high.
Open Streets create jobs and increase safety. They also increase fun!
The City Council is considering Intro 0270, which would expand Open Streets on holidays and other significant dates — exactly when New Yorkers need extra space the most.
The City Council is considering Intro 0270, which would expand Open Streets on holidays and other significant dates — exactly when New Yorkers need extra space the most.
February 1, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Open Streets create jobs and increase safety. They also increase fun!
The City Council is considering Intro 0270, which would expand Open Streets on holidays and other significant dates — exactly when New Yorkers need extra space the most.
The City Council is considering Intro 0270, which would expand Open Streets on holidays and other significant dates — exactly when New Yorkers need extra space the most.
More than 1,000 cyclists, activists, and community members gathered at Foley Square today for a memorial rally and solidarity ride honoring the life of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse and member of the Minneapolis cycling community who was killed by immigration enforcement agents.
Upwards of 1,000 Cyclists Rally and Ride in New York to Memorialize Alex Pretti as Part of Worldwide Day of Action With 200+ Rides Across 42 States and 13 Countries — Transportation Alternatives
Upwards of 1,000 Cyclists Rally and Ride in New York to Memorialize Alex Pretti as Part of Worldwide Day of Action With 200+ Rides Across 42 States and 13 Countries
transalt.org
February 1, 2026 at 1:08 AM
More than 1,000 cyclists, activists, and community members gathered at Foley Square today for a memorial rally and solidarity ride honoring the life of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse and member of the Minneapolis cycling community who was killed by immigration enforcement agents.
For Alex, for all. No matter the temperature.
February 1, 2026 at 12:54 AM
For Alex, for all. No matter the temperature.
TODAY. FOLEY SQUARE. 2 P.M.
January 31, 2026 at 4:10 PM
TODAY. FOLEY SQUARE. 2 P.M.
" 'Woody doesn't want the bike lane on our block on 70th St.' ...
The committee ended up voting in favor of the bike lane, and the full community board followed two weeks later with a resolution in support. The lanes were installed shortly thereafter."
The committee ended up voting in favor of the bike lane, and the full community board followed two weeks later with a resolution in support. The lanes were installed shortly thereafter."
The 70th Street bike lane is in the Epstein Files. buff.ly/97ywL08
The Streetsblog Angle: The 70th Street Bike Lane Is In the Epstein Files! - Streetsblog New York City
Somewhere, maybe, Woody Allen finally regrets opposing that bike lane.
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 30, 2026 at 8:47 PM
" 'Woody doesn't want the bike lane on our block on 70th St.' ...
The committee ended up voting in favor of the bike lane, and the full community board followed two weeks later with a resolution in support. The lanes were installed shortly thereafter."
The committee ended up voting in favor of the bike lane, and the full community board followed two weeks later with a resolution in support. The lanes were installed shortly thereafter."
With the 2024 passage of Sammy’s Law, the City was granted the authority to lower speed limits to 20 mph.
But the Adams administration implemented it on just 1.5% of eligible streets.
In 2025, 82% of New Yorkers killed in traffic were killed on streets eligible for Sammy’s Law.
But the Adams administration implemented it on just 1.5% of eligible streets.
In 2025, 82% of New Yorkers killed in traffic were killed on streets eligible for Sammy’s Law.
January 30, 2026 at 8:11 PM
With the 2024 passage of Sammy’s Law, the City was granted the authority to lower speed limits to 20 mph.
But the Adams administration implemented it on just 1.5% of eligible streets.
In 2025, 82% of New Yorkers killed in traffic were killed on streets eligible for Sammy’s Law.
But the Adams administration implemented it on just 1.5% of eligible streets.
In 2025, 82% of New Yorkers killed in traffic were killed on streets eligible for Sammy’s Law.
Open Streets create jobs. Expand and fully fund the program!
"At those 200 or so locations, more than 67,200 jobs were created — with nearly a majority of those slots (46 percent) created at the 62 locations that had an open street for all five years between 2020 and 2024."
"At those 200 or so locations, more than 67,200 jobs were created — with nearly a majority of those slots (46 percent) created at the 62 locations that had an open street for all five years between 2020 and 2024."
A report from NY state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli reveals that job growth is more robust on most of the city's open streets, with more than 74 percent of the non-school locations adding retail and restaurant jobs.
Open Streets are Business Incubators, Yet Another Report Shows - Streetsblog New York City
Want jobs? Keep out the cars.
buff.ly
January 30, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Open Streets create jobs. Expand and fully fund the program!
"At those 200 or so locations, more than 67,200 jobs were created — with nearly a majority of those slots (46 percent) created at the 62 locations that had an open street for all five years between 2020 and 2024."
"At those 200 or so locations, more than 67,200 jobs were created — with nearly a majority of those slots (46 percent) created at the 62 locations that had an open street for all five years between 2020 and 2024."
For all, for Alex.
Saturday. Foley Square. 2 p.m.
Saturday. Foley Square. 2 p.m.
January 29, 2026 at 9:09 PM
For all, for Alex.
Saturday. Foley Square. 2 p.m.
Saturday. Foley Square. 2 p.m.
Traffic crashes killed 206 New Yorkers in 2025, tied for the safest year since 1910.
More than 200 deaths in a year is still far too many. The goal of Vision Zero is zero.
Getting there will require redesigning streets, lowering speed limits, and daylighting every intersection.
More than 200 deaths in a year is still far too many. The goal of Vision Zero is zero.
Getting there will require redesigning streets, lowering speed limits, and daylighting every intersection.
January 29, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Traffic crashes killed 206 New Yorkers in 2025, tied for the safest year since 1910.
More than 200 deaths in a year is still far too many. The goal of Vision Zero is zero.
Getting there will require redesigning streets, lowering speed limits, and daylighting every intersection.
More than 200 deaths in a year is still far too many. The goal of Vision Zero is zero.
Getting there will require redesigning streets, lowering speed limits, and daylighting every intersection.
"There’s a lot of data about super speeders — but it’s dispersed among hundreds of datasets from dozens of places... Luckily, with the right tools... we can quickly and easily organize data about the worst-of-the-worst repeat speeders in New York State into a clean database."
The winners of a recent safe streets hack-a-thon have put together an easy-to-use tool to sort through data on New York State's worst recidivist speeders.
How to Use Data to Fight For Safe Streets and Stop Super Speeders - Streetsblog New York City
College coders built a simple tool for DMV staff and administrators to identify repeat dangerous speeding behavior.
buff.ly
January 29, 2026 at 4:14 PM
"There’s a lot of data about super speeders — but it’s dispersed among hundreds of datasets from dozens of places... Luckily, with the right tools... we can quickly and easily organize data about the worst-of-the-worst repeat speeders in New York State into a clean database."
Today we released our 2025 Vision Zero report and went on 1010 WINS to talk about it:
January 28, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Today we released our 2025 Vision Zero report and went on 1010 WINS to talk about it: