Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Transportation Alternatives

Who Will Be NYPD’s Next Transportation Chief?

By Brad Aaron | May 27, 2009 | 6 Comments

With NYPD Chief of Transportation Michael Scagnelli working his last day on the job today, his exit is marked by reflections on his stint at the post, speculation on who might replace him, and hope that his successor will build on his traffic safety initiatives. In a press release issued this morning, Transportation Alternatives credited […]

The Cyclist Wins Again

By Brad Aaron | May 21, 2009 | 11 Comments

Cyclist Rachael Myers, a librarian from the Bronx, won Transportation Alternatives’ 8th Annual Great NYC Commuter Race this morning, taking 20 minutes and 15 seconds to cover the 4.2 mile route between Aubergine Café in Sunnyside, Queens and Columbus Circle in Manhattan. Transit rider Dan Hendrick (35:16) finished second, with taxi rider Willie Thompson (47:11) […]

TA’s “Biking Rules” Campaign Takes the High Route

By Brad Aaron | May 20, 2009 | 19 Comments

Transportation Alternatives yesterday launched an ambitious new campaign to change how cyclists are perceived — and how they perceive themselves — in New York City. At its core, "Biking Rules" is, as TA puts it, "aimed at promoting civic riding and easing bike-pedestrian friction." But the campaign, embodied in a new cyclist handbook and tricked-out […]

Streetfilms: NYC Bike to Work Day, 2009

By Elizabeth Press | May 15, 2009 | No Comments

Last year, bicycling in New York City shot up 35 percent. Take a look at the streets, and it’s easy to see why: Bike lanes, bike racks and other amenities are popping up everywhere. There are now 185,000 daily riders in the city. Today, NYCDOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan was one of them, leading a commuter […]

Eyes on the Street: Bike to Work Day NYC

By Brad Aaron | May 15, 2009 | 9 Comments

Council Member David Yassky, DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan and TA’s Paul Steely White Here are some early pics from this morning’s Bike to Work festivities, courtesy of Transportation Alternatives. Don’t forget to tag your own shots for our Flickr pool, and stay tuned for Streetfilms coverage. TA treats cyclists to a complimentary breakfast

Tomorrow: Bike to Work With Janette Sadik-Khan [Updated]

By Brad Aaron | May 14, 2009 | 6 Comments

Friday is National Bike to Work Day, and to celebrate, Transportation Alternatives will have coffee, snacks and commuter bags for cyclists at six locations — two in Manhattan and four on East River bridges. T.A. will be educating bicyclists about civic riding on NYC streets, and helping riders team up with buddies who share their […]

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