The Transportation Alternatives Queens Volunteer Committee was founded in 2007 in response to dramatic changes on the streets of Queens. The goal of this volunteer effort is to seize on the recent surge in bicycling, development and new park space to improve bicycling, walking and public transit conditions in Queens. The Committee hosts numerous rides and walks each month, and is a presence at tabling, bike valet and other outreach opportunities around the borough.

Current areas of focus are developing neighborhood bike lane networks, establishing a protected bike lane and pedestrian safety measures along the entire length of Queens Boulevard, traffic-calming the dangerous intersection at Astoria Boulevard and 31st Street, and building Transportation Alternatives' membership in Queens. Contact Committee Chair David Dubovsky at David.Dubovsky [at] gmail [dot] com to learn more about the Committee, or visit the Google Group to read and join in the discussions, here: groups.google.com/group/tawq.

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Meetings:

The T.A. Queens Committee meets the second Monday of each month (unless otherwise noted) at the Greater Astoria Historical Society at 35-20 Broadway (on the corner of 36th Street) Astoria, NY on the 4th floor from 6:30-8 pm. For more information, please visit the T.A. Events Calendar.

West Queens Contacts:

Queens Community Board 1

Queens Community Board 2

Long Island City Community Boathouse

Partnership for Parks

Greater Astoria Historical Society

Sunnyside Woodside Peace

Elected Officials:

Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Queens Borough President Helen Marshall

Council Member Eric Gioia

Council Member Peter F. Vallone, Jr.

Representative Carolyn B. Maloney

Local Bike Shops:

Bike Stop
37-19 28th Ave., 718-278-2453

Bicycle Repairman Corp
42-11 35th Ave., 718-706-0450

Spokesman Cycles
49-04 Vernon Blvd., 718-433-0450

Tony's Bicycle
35-01 23rd Ave., 718-278-3355