Transportation Alternatives
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We reclaim NYC from cars, transforming our streets into safe, sustainable, & equitable places to walk, bike, take transit, gather, and thrive 🗽
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Citi Bike’s runaway price increases are making bike share too expensive for New Yorkers. The solution: subsidize Citi Bike to make rides more affordable.
At a press conference this past week, Mayor Mamdani alluded to “the City’s relationship with Citi Bike” 👀
At a press conference this past week, Mayor Mamdani alluded to “the City’s relationship with Citi Bike” 👀
January 10, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Citi Bike’s runaway price increases are making bike share too expensive for New Yorkers. The solution: subsidize Citi Bike to make rides more affordable.
At a press conference this past week, Mayor Mamdani alluded to “the City’s relationship with Citi Bike” 👀
At a press conference this past week, Mayor Mamdani alluded to “the City’s relationship with Citi Bike” 👀
Nine years ago today — January 9, 2017 — was the last time Hoboken had a traffic death.
Universal daylighting works. New Yorkers deserve the same protections as our neighbors across the Hudson River. Hundreds of New Yorkers die in preventable crashes every year. That has to end.
Universal daylighting works. New Yorkers deserve the same protections as our neighbors across the Hudson River. Hundreds of New Yorkers die in preventable crashes every year. That has to end.
January 9, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Nine years ago today — January 9, 2017 — was the last time Hoboken had a traffic death.
Universal daylighting works. New Yorkers deserve the same protections as our neighbors across the Hudson River. Hundreds of New Yorkers die in preventable crashes every year. That has to end.
Universal daylighting works. New Yorkers deserve the same protections as our neighbors across the Hudson River. Hundreds of New Yorkers die in preventable crashes every year. That has to end.
New subway elevators in the Bronx! With the funding provided by congestion pricing, accessibility projects and much-needed repairs will be able to happen more quickly, so that all New Yorkers can get around our city easily.
January 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM
New subway elevators in the Bronx! With the funding provided by congestion pricing, accessibility projects and much-needed repairs will be able to happen more quickly, so that all New Yorkers can get around our city easily.
Coming soon: "We're really excited to kick off a $70 million more comprehensive redesign of Delancey Street and the bridge landing here into a real public space with more rational bike routes"
- DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn at the "bump" presser on Tuesday
- DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn at the "bump" presser on Tuesday
January 9, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Coming soon: "We're really excited to kick off a $70 million more comprehensive redesign of Delancey Street and the bridge landing here into a real public space with more rational bike routes"
- DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn at the "bump" presser on Tuesday
- DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn at the "bump" presser on Tuesday
Taxi speeds increased by 1.5% — "It’s a reversal from recent years as average taxi speeds decreased since 2021."
"Some bus riders are also benefiting, with local, limited, select bus service and express buses traveling a combined 3% faster in the tolled zone"
"Some bus riders are also benefiting, with local, limited, select bus service and express buses traveling a combined 3% faster in the tolled zone"
January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Taxi speeds increased by 1.5% — "It’s a reversal from recent years as average taxi speeds decreased since 2021."
"Some bus riders are also benefiting, with local, limited, select bus service and express buses traveling a combined 3% faster in the tolled zone"
"Some bus riders are also benefiting, with local, limited, select bus service and express buses traveling a combined 3% faster in the tolled zone"
Infrastructure for cyclists, not criminal summonses.
January 7, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Infrastructure for cyclists, not criminal summonses.
Parking reform only in twelfth place? Let's get those numbers up:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
January 7, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Parking reform only in twelfth place? Let's get those numbers up:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
January 7, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
"I say that myself as a cyclist who has navigated this, but also as the mayor of this city"
Mayor Mamdani on the importance of fixing issues like the infamous Williamsburg Bridge “bump” and making it easier to get around by bike:
Mayor Mamdani on the importance of fixing issues like the infamous Williamsburg Bridge “bump” and making it easier to get around by bike:
January 7, 2026 at 12:08 AM
"I say that myself as a cyclist who has navigated this, but also as the mayor of this city"
Mayor Mamdani on the importance of fixing issues like the infamous Williamsburg Bridge “bump” and making it easier to get around by bike:
Mayor Mamdani on the importance of fixing issues like the infamous Williamsburg Bridge “bump” and making it easier to get around by bike:
How to fix the dangerous "bike bump" next to the Williamsburg Bridge
January 6, 2026 at 8:44 PM
How to fix the dangerous "bike bump" next to the Williamsburg Bridge
No problem too small to fix
January 6, 2026 at 7:21 PM
No problem too small to fix
Congestion pricing's first year was massively successful, so what's next? We shared some ideas with the New York Times:
January 6, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Congestion pricing's first year was massively successful, so what's next? We shared some ideas with the New York Times:
Mayor Mamdani on the success of congestion pricing:
January 5, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Mayor Mamdani on the success of congestion pricing:
Congestion pricing is a public health program.
Congestion pricing is a public safety program.
Congestion pricing is a public safety program.
January 5, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Congestion pricing is a public health program.
Congestion pricing is a public safety program.
Congestion pricing is a public safety program.
If your bus was faster in 2025, thank congestion pricing.
January 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
If your bus was faster in 2025, thank congestion pricing.
Read the anniversary article in the Times:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
January 5, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Read the anniversary article in the Times:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Driving into Manhattan can be hell. But thanks to congestion pricing, morning commutes are getting faster:
January 5, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Driving into Manhattan can be hell. But thanks to congestion pricing, morning commutes are getting faster:
Congestion pricing is getting rid of gridlock.
January 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Congestion pricing is getting rid of gridlock.
Today in the New York Times:
"One year after the start of congestion pricing, traffic jams are less severe, streets are safer, and commute times are improving for travelers from well beyond Manhattan."
"One year after the start of congestion pricing, traffic jams are less severe, streets are safer, and commute times are improving for travelers from well beyond Manhattan."
January 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Today in the New York Times:
"One year after the start of congestion pricing, traffic jams are less severe, streets are safer, and commute times are improving for travelers from well beyond Manhattan."
"One year after the start of congestion pricing, traffic jams are less severe, streets are safer, and commute times are improving for travelers from well beyond Manhattan."
McGuinness Boulevard in the New York Times:
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
McGuinness Boulevard in the New York Times:
Mayor Mamdani on daylighting and other street safety measures:
January 4, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Mayor Mamdani on daylighting and other street safety measures:
Thank you to the advocates and elected officials who fought for this win for YEARS.
January 3, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Thank you to the advocates and elected officials who fought for this win for YEARS.
Today, we turn the page from a previous administration that watered down and stalled street safety projects, and look toward a new era.
Mayor Mamdani’s decision will save lives for generations to come.
Mayor Mamdani’s decision will save lives for generations to come.
January 3, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Today, we turn the page from a previous administration that watered down and stalled street safety projects, and look toward a new era.
Mayor Mamdani’s decision will save lives for generations to come.
Mayor Mamdani’s decision will save lives for generations to come.
Today, on Day 3 of the Mamdani administration, we joined the mayor in Greenpoint for his announcement that the City will move to finish the full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard.
January 3, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Today, on Day 3 of the Mamdani administration, we joined the mayor in Greenpoint for his announcement that the City will move to finish the full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard.
Today, Prospect Park has been car-free for eight years! A fitting location for this afternoon’s mayoral press conference.
Giving the park entirely to people was one of the longest campaigns TA has fought, and one of our biggest wins.
Giving the park entirely to people was one of the longest campaigns TA has fought, and one of our biggest wins.
January 2, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Today, Prospect Park has been car-free for eight years! A fitting location for this afternoon’s mayoral press conference.
Giving the park entirely to people was one of the longest campaigns TA has fought, and one of our biggest wins.
Giving the park entirely to people was one of the longest campaigns TA has fought, and one of our biggest wins.