Transit Access

Most Subway and Bus Riders Say Service Has Gotten Worse, Poll Finds

Author: 
Marc Beja
Media Outlet: 
am New York
Date: 
January 30, 2012

A majority of riders said their commute has worsened in the last three years, according to a survey by Transportation Alternatives.

T.A. Program: 
Transit and Traffic Reduction
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
Yes
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on February 8, 2012 - 17:06. categories [ ]

Waiting For The Magic Bus: In Brooklyn, the B61 Never Comes

Author: 
Stephen Duffy
Media Outlet: 
New York Observer
Date: 
December 4, 2011

How many buses must be plodding along the streets of New York right now, showing up late, freezing out their riders as the weather turns toward winter?

T.A. Program: 
Transit and Traffic Reduction
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
No
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on January 20, 2012 - 16:23. categories [ ]

New Poll Shows New York City Voters Want A Crackdown On Dangerous Drivers

A new poll released today by research firm Penn Schoen Berland and Transportation Alternatives found widespread support among proven voters in New York City for an NYPD crackdown on dangerous driving

Subtitle: 
Poll Reveals Strong Support For Safer Streets And More Transportation Choices
Release Date: 
December 13, 2011
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy
Submitted by michael.murphy on December 13, 2011 - 13:54. categories [ ]

140 Medical Professionals Prescribe “Complete Streets” For A Healthier New York City

The New York Chapter of the American Association of Family Physicians joined Transportation Alternatives to release a letter today, signed by 140 medical professionals, in support of New York City's

Subtitle: 
Letter To City Hall Lauds Bike Lanes And Other Street Safety Improvements
Release Date: 
September 22, 2011
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy
Submitted by michael.murphy on September 22, 2011 - 09:14. categories [ ]

Bike Share Will Be New York’s “Latest And Greatest” Transportation Choice

The New York City Department of Transportation announced the selection of Alta Bicycle Share as the provider of New York City's public bike share system, set to roll out in the spring of 2012.

Subtitle: 
System Will Make Bicycling An Affordable And Convenient Option
Release Date: 
September 14, 2011
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy
Submitted by michael.murphy on September 14, 2011 - 09:57. categories [ ]

Transportation Alternatives Praises The “Fearless Fourteen” State Senators Who Voted Against The Gas Tax Giveaway

Transportation Alternatives praised the fourteen State Senators who voted against the Gas Tax Giveaway today for opposing a policy that robs funding from public transit, roads and bridges to benefit o

Subtitle: 
Misguided Policy Draws Opposition From State Senators and Transit Advocates
Release Date: 
May 25, 2011
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy
Submitted by michael.murphy on May 25, 2011 - 17:07. categories [ ]

PlaNYC: A Commitment To A Safer, More Vibrant City For All New Yorkers

Transportation Alternatives, New York's leading advocacy group for bicycling, walking and public transit issued a statement today in response to the City's PlaNYC update.

Subtitle: 
Transportation Alternatives Responds to the Updated PlaNYC
Release Date: 
April 21, 2011
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy

Transportation Alternatives Praises Assembly Member Meng For “Transit Rider’s Bill of Rights”

Transportation Alternatives praised Assembly Member Grace Meng (D-Flushing) today for taking a leadership stance in protecting the millions of New Yorkers who use public transit with the introduction

Subtitle: 
Transit Advocacy Group Cites the Millions of New Yorkers Who Stand To Benefit From Better Public Transit
Release Date: 
April 4, 2011
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy
Submitted by michael.murphy on April 4, 2011 - 10:03. categories [ ]

Upper East Side Cyclist Fights Central Park Ticket Blitz on Facebook

Author: 
Amy Zimmer
Media Outlet: 
DNAinfo
Date: 
February 24, 2011
Image: 
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MANHATTAN -- The ticketing blitz of cyclists in Central Park got Upper East Side triathlete Adrian Bijanada in gear to use Facebook to gather like-minded two-wheelers.

Image Caption: 
An Upper East Sider is leading a Facebook campaign against ticketing in Central Park. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

City to Solicit Proposals on Bike Sharing

Author: 
Michael M. Grynbaum
Media Outlet: 
New York Times
Date: 
November 22, 2010

The Bloomberg administration is set to move ahead on Tuesday with plans to create a large-scale bike-sharing program that would make hundreds or even thousands of bicycles available for public use thr

Submitted by volunteer on December 2, 2010 - 17:05. categories [ ]