Clean Air

Bus to Move: Bus Cameras for New York City

Status: Passed
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Level: NY State Legislature
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Sponsor(s):
Assemblymember Jonathan Bing
Senator Martin Dilan
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T.A. supports this legislation

This legislation will speed service for millions of New York City bus riders by authorizing the New York City Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to operate bus

View T.A.'s memo of support (PDF)


Submitted by lindsey on December 21, 2011 - 11:01. categories [ ]

New Yorkers Call For Pedestrian-Friendly Improvements To Continue

The New York City Council's Transportation Committee convened a hearing today asking, "How has DOT's public plaza program impacted traffic, pedestrian safety, and commerce in NYC?" The answer

Subtitle: 
City Council Hearing On Public Plazas Highlights The Benefits Of Street Improvements To Businesses And New Yorkers
Release Date: 
May 4, 2011
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy
Submitted by michael.murphy on May 4, 2011 - 14:04. categories [ ]

On Energy, GOP Doesn't Know What the Problem Is

Author: 
Ben Adler
Media Outlet: 
PlanetSave
Date: 
March 17, 2011
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Capitalizing on instability in the Middle East, last week House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell blamed high gas prices -- which have shot up in response to fears of pro

Submitted by volunteer on March 28, 2011 - 16:01. categories [ ]

Green Transportation: How It Helps the Planet Against Climate Change

Author: 
In Green Living
Media Outlet: 
The Dawg Blog
Date: 
December 15, 2010

Usually, public transport and car pooling is considered a green mode of transport, compared to private vehicles, although for some people a better definition of green transport is one that does not in

Submitted by volunteer on December 20, 2010 - 16:36. categories [ ]

World Naked Bike Ride: Save the Environment, Diet in Style

Author: 
Alison Fairbrother
Media Outlet: 
Politics Daily
Date: 
June 19, 2010
Image: 
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Cyclists around the country bared their bottoms to protest Big Oil last Saturday.

Submitted by volunteer on June 29, 2010 - 11:11. categories [ ]

What’s Good for Green Transport Is Good for Business in the East Village

Author: 
Noah Kazis
Media Outlet: 
StreetsBlog
Date: 
June 1, 2010
Image: 
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Wherever parking spaces are replaced with infrastructure for sustainable transportation, you can usually find a local merchant yelling about how it will destroy his livelihood.

Image Caption: 
Second Avenue shoppers are far more likely to arrive via bus, bike, or foot than private car. Photo: akuban/Flickr
Submitted by volunteer on June 28, 2010 - 09:49. categories [ ]

From Chaos to Compliance: How NYPD Can Make a Dent in Dangerous Driving

Subtitle: 
Report: NYPD missing the most dangerous driving behaviors
Release Date: 
August 25, 2009
Press Release Contact: 
Wiley Norvell
Submitted by admin on August 25, 2009 - 09:25. categories [ ]

Transportation Alternatives Launches RollingCarbon.org

Media Outlet: 
The Thunderhead Alliance Weather Report
Date: 
October 29, 2008

Submitted by forrest on October 30, 2008 - 15:46. categories [ ]