Volunteer Profiles

Name: Andy Staub
Occupation: Decorative painter and gilder
Neighborhood: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
TA. member since: April 1991
Why Joined TA.: When I lived in Astoria, I heard about TA. when bike access to the Queensboro Bridge was in question.  I got involved because the bridge bike lane was my only route into Manhattan.
Volunteer activity: My favorite thing is to paint banners and signs. I've also participated in demonstrations - especially Auto Free Parks and Williamsburg bridge - and helped out at mailing parties.
How many hours per month: About 10 hours per month.
Reason for getting involved: I feel pretty strongly about T.A.'s goals, so if I can use my talent to help out, then I'm happy to do it. I always have a great time when I come into the T.A. office.

Name: Rich Gans
Neighborhood: Norwood, The Bronx
T.A. Member Since: August 1993
Why joined T.A: I heard of TA. through Bikes not Bombs, then rode to work during Bike to Work Week.  T.A. board member Ann Sullivan approached me and a friend at the Union Square Park breakfast, and I was impressed with T.A.'s friendly and outgoing style.
Volunteer activity: Head of T.A.'s Bronx Chapter, founded in November, 1993. We organize rides, hold clean-ups of bike paths, and do outreach and lobbying for T.A. issues.
Hours per week: 10, some weeks more, some less.
Reason for getting involved: I feel strongly about The Bronx and want to improve cycling conditions in my borough. Alternatives to the auto are important for quality of life in the city. One of my biggest satisfactions as Bronx Chapter head has been getting people to participate. I've met many wonderful folks through my work at T.A.