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TA members enjoy a subscription to our member newsletter, Word on the Street, event invitations, discounts, and more — all while powering TA’s advocacy.

TA campaigns have transformed hundreds of streets in New York City since 1973.

  • Impact

    Power advocacy for better walking, biking and public transit. Learn more about TA’s impact.

  • Community

    Join like-minded people from across New York City who support safe, sustainable, and equitable streets.

  • Benefits

    Take advantage of membership discounts to bike-friendly businesses across New York City, special event invitations, discounts to TA bike tours and 10% off the TA gift shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Membership is for anyone that believes New York City can be a better place! Join our community of yay-sayers, helping build streets that are safe, accessible and equitable for every New Yorker.

  • We think everyone that wants to support a better New York City should get the benefits of becoming a member. To celebrate our 50th anniversary as an organization, we’ve opened up our membership structure so no matter what you give, you gain all the benefits of membership. Think of it like suggested admission at a museum — pay what you can to support our work.

  • No catch! Just a hearty “thank you!” for supporting our work, and hope that you’ll continue to do so as we bring safe, equitable streets to communities like yours across New York City.

  • When you make a membership commitment to TA, either once or as a recurring gift, you tell the world that our shared mission for the future of New York City is important.

    Individual contributions from people like you support over 60 percent of our budget, and give us a flexible, unrestricted path to advocate for the things we know make New York City a better place.

    Membership also helps us demonstrate our grassroots strength, secure grants, and connect you to the best resources for changing our city.

  • Learn more about our bike tours, the Vision Zero Cities conference, member newsletter, and more.

  • If you’d like a print membership card to show off to the world, email us at membership@transalt.org.

  • You can use our self-service website or email us at: membership@transalt.org.

  • You can change your contact information and edit, change, or cancel a recurring donation using our self-service page or by emailing us at membership@transalt.org.