Transportation Alternatives’ mission is to reclaim New York City’s streets from the automobile and to advocate for better walking, biking and public transit for all New Yorkers.
For nearly 50 years, TA has led the movement for safe, equitable streets in New York City. We believe that our streets belong to the people of New York City, and we work with New Yorkers in every borough to build a future that rises to the needs of our communities.
Transportation Alternatives uses a combination of neighborhood-level grassroots organising and city-wide advocacy to push for changes in public policy, street design, enforcement, and resource allocation that transform our city’s streets for the better.
We have successfully pushed for the construction of over 1,000 miles of bike lanes and over 70 public plazas on New York City streets. We brought the first public bike share system, the first protected bike lanes, the world’s largest automated speed safety camera system, and the nation’s first Vision Zero initiative to New York City.
We believe in the power of the grassroots to make meaningful change to New York City’s streets, and we are constantly building our coalition of engaged activists and partners, now 30,000 strong.
