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Cuomo’s Signature Expected After Legislature Approves NYC Speed Cameras

By Brad Aaron | Jun 24, 2013 | 19 Comments

After years of persistence, advocates for safer streets are closer than ever to a milestone achievement: Following the measure’s approval in the Assembly, the State Senate passed a bill early Saturday to allow New York City to use cameras to catch motorists who speed near schools. A spokesperson for Andrew Cuomo has said the governor […]

TA: 88% of Brooklyn Drivers Are Speeding, And Almost None Get Tickets

By Stephen Miller | Jun 17, 2013 | 37 Comments

Transportation Alternatives observed nearly nine in ten Brooklyn motorists breaking the speed limit while compiling data for its new report on dangerous driving [PDF], but enforcement from NYPD remains almost non-existent. In fact, TA says it clocked more drivers speeding in 12 hours than NYPD ticketed in all of 2011. That’s why speed cameras are necessary for city […]

Watch: Bike to Work Week TV Advertisement From 1993

By Stephen Miller | May 13, 2013 | 19 Comments

New York in 1993 has been a topic of discussion since the New Museum opened its exhibit exploring the city of two decades ago. Now, another time capsule has been unearthed: a promotional video from Transportation Alternatives inviting New Yorkers to take part in Bike to Work Week. While some things have remained the same […]

Honoring the Tappan Zee, and Other Highlights From the RPA Assembly

By Stephen Miller | Apr 19, 2013 | 7 Comments

Today, the Regional Plan Association held its 23rd Annual Assembly, gathering many of the region’s transportation and development players under one roof. Unlike recent years, when the buzz was about congestion pricing or DOT’s bicycle and pedestrian programs, this year’s program didn’t have much to excite livable streets advocates. Instead, one particular project had the spotlight during […]

Advocates Call on Cuomo to Support Path on Verrazano-Narrows Bridge

By Stephen Miller | Mar 29, 2013 | 14 Comments

Next year, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge will mark its 50th anniversary. Although the structure was designed to accommodate pedestrian and bicycle paths, they were never included. Now, advocates are hoping a renewed push can close the gap in what they’re calling the Harbor Ring, a 50-mile loop around Upper New York Bay. This week, the initiative launched […]

In a Collision? Share Your Experience on TA’s CrashStories Website

By Stephen Miller | Mar 28, 2013 | 4 Comments

Today, Transportation Alternatives is launching CrashStories, a new website where pedestrians and cyclists can report crashes or near-misses with motor vehicle drivers on an interactive map. Developed by Hunter College city planning graduate student Aaron Fraint, the project aims to fill gaps in official data sources and offer a place for crash victims to be heard. Data mapped […]

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