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New York City Jury Does What NYPD Is Unwilling To Do

Today, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Kings County found Abraham Soldaner negligent in the death of bicyclist Rasha Shamoon.

Subtitle: 
Court Finds Driver In Bicyclists’ Death 95 Percent Negligent
Release Date: 
February 9, 2012
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy
Submitted by michael.murphy on February 9, 2012 - 15:52. categories [ ]

Straphangers Say Their Commute Has Worsened Since 2009

Last week, Transportation Alternatives surveyed subway and bus riders on the quality of their commute over the last three years.

Subtitle: 
Years of Albany’s Budget Raids Taking A Toll On Public Transit
Release Date: 
January 30, 2012
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy
Submitted by michael.murphy on January 30, 2012 - 09:33. categories [ ]

“Play Streets” Program Offers New York City’s Children Safe Space To Play Outside

A number of public and safety organizations invite neighborhoods across the five boroughs to apply for a Play Street in their community.

Subtitle: 
Transportation Alternatives Works With Local Groups To Support Play Streets
Release Date: 
January 25, 2012
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy
Submitted by michael.murphy on January 25, 2012 - 09:32. categories [ ]

New Report Finds Manhattan Motor Vehicle Crashes Disproportionately Impact Children In Low-Income Communities

Today, Transportation Alternatives released "Child Crashes: An Unequal Burden," the second in a series of "crash map" reports derived from CrashStat.org, an interactive online map of motorist

Subtitle: 
Council Member Mark-Viverito And Lower East Side Civic Organization Join T.A. To Call On The NYPD To Target Enforcement In The Most Dangerous Areas
Release Date: 
January 19, 2012
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy
Submitted by michael.murphy on January 19, 2012 - 11:18. categories [ ]

Cuomo’s Budget Highlights Need For More Transit Funding

Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his 2012-2013 State Budget today, which for the first time in three years, includes no theft of dedicated transit funds.

Release Date: 
January 17, 2012
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy
Submitted by michael.murphy on January 17, 2012 - 16:28. categories [ ]

Bloomberg’s State Of The City Envisions A Safer New York

This afternoon Mayor Bloomberg delivered his State of the City Address. In his speech, the Mayor unveiled a vision for New York where the city's streets are safer for everyone.

Subtitle: 
Vision Has Strong Support Among New Yorkers
Release Date: 
January 12, 2012
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy
Submitted by michael.murphy on January 12, 2012 - 15:25. categories [ ]

No Room For Transit Riders In Cuomo’s New New York

This afternoon, Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered his State of the State Address.

Subtitle: 
Governor Needs To Make Public Transit A Priority In 2012
Release Date: 
January 4, 2012
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy
Submitted by michael.murphy on January 4, 2012 - 15:49. categories [ ]

Washington Gives Transit Riders A Lump Of Coal This Holiday Season

The millions of New Yorkers who depend on public transit every day are getting a tax hike from Washington this holiday season as Congress reduced the amount of income eligible for tax exception in com

Subtitle: 
Transit Tax Hike Tops Tough Year For Transit Riders
Release Date: 
December 23, 2011
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy
Submitted by michael.murphy on December 23, 2011 - 10:35. categories [ ]

Transportation Alternatives Calls On Governor Cuomo To Fully Fund Capital Plan

At the MTA's Board meeting this morning in Lower Manhattan, Transportation Alternatives Executive Paul Steely White testified on the the need for a capital plan that is not funded by debt service, b

Subtitle: 
MTA Should Work With Albany To Find New Funding Sources
Release Date: 
December 21, 2011
Press Release Contact: 
Michael Murphy
Submitted by michael.murphy on December 21, 2011 - 10:14. 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 [ ]