Transportation Alternatives Archives

The 25X25 Coalition Reducing Emissions By Reclaiming Our Streets From Harlem To Hollis

In an effort to reduce emissions from transportation as well as better the lives of New Yorkers, Transportation Alternatives founded the NYC 25×25 coalition, which NYLCV is a part of. Continue reading

Uptowns Rodriguez And Others Call On City To Increase Protections For Pedestrians And Cyclists

Today, December 16th, 2020, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez Chairman of the Committee on Transportation held a rally, alongside Transportation Alternatives, to call on the City of New York to increase protections for cyclists and pedestrians. Continue reading

Uptown Rep Rodriquez, Other Electeds And Riders Respond As Transit Tour Wraps Up

Today, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chair of the Transportation Committee, Speaker Corey Johnson, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Continue reading

Uptown Council Member Rodriguez Reponds To Hit & Run Case Of DJ Jinx Paul Going To Trial

Today, NYC Uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chair of the Council Transportation Committee, to find out next steps on the proceedings of the hit and run case of beloved NYC DJ Jinx Paul.Continue reading

E-Scooters & E-Bikes May Be Legal In NYC From Harlem To Hollis

Today, Council Members Ydanis Rodriguez, Fernando Cabrera and Rafael Espinal announced legislation that will legalize E-scooters and E-bikes in the City of New York, headlining four bills that encompass a legislative package introduced today at the New York City Council Stated Meeting. Continue reading

A NYC Century Bike Tour 27 Years In The Making From Harlem To Brooklyn

This Sunday, Transportation Alternatives will host its 28th annual NYC Century Bike Tour, the nation’s only all-urban 100-mile bike tour. Continue reading

Walk, Bike, Shop To Complete Upper Amsterdam Avenue Bike Lane

The Amsterdam Avenue protected bike lane must be extended north of 110th Street, say the safety advocates of Transportation Alternatives, who are holding a Bike/Walk/Shop action Sunday to rally support from local residents and businesses for the Complete Upper Amsterdam campaign.Continue reading