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We reclaim NYC from cars, transforming our streets into safe, sustainable, & equitable places to walk, bike, take transit, gather, and thrive 🗽
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Widening a highway will lead to increased traffic.
Today is the last day to submit a public comment against New Jersey's plan to widen the turnpike — leading to even more traffic on Canal Street.
Submit a comment: actionnetwork.org/letters/publ...
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Physically-protected bike lanes keep bike riders safe. Glad to see these upgrades on Vernon Boulevard.
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We were proud to join Riders Alliance today to build a #FastBusAve!
Flatbush Avenue bus riders deserve better than 4 mph buses. We need safe streets, efficient buses, and reliable ways to get around New York City.
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Vermont now requires drivers to pass vulnerable road users, including bike riders, with at least four feet of space. With its new law, all of the states that border New York now have defined safe passage laws. Three out of five extend that protection to all vulnerable road users.
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wants to spend billions to widen the NJ Turnpike — leading to even more traffic pouring onto Canal Street. We can't let this happen. Leave a public comment in opposition of this plan by July 11. More details:
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In 2018, $50 million was allocated to DOT to install 1,500 bollards. At a hearing last week, DOT admitted that only about half of those bollards had been installed and none since 2020. We must use infrastructure to protect people from harm.
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We are horrified and heartbroken by this senseless traffic violence. No one should fear death or injury on our streets or in our parks. We send our deepest condolences to the loved ones of those killed and wish for a full recovery to those injured.
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When we are not marching in the streets or keeping the phones ringing in our legislators’ offices, we are keeping Governor Hochul's betrayal at the top of the news.
We won’t stop fighting until we save congestion pricing.
Here's what you can do over the next two weeks: transalt.org/blog/2000-to...
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Congestion pricing is about more than just raising revenue for the MTA — it's also about getting cars and trucks off our streets. We need cleaner air and safer streets.
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When Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing, she doomed us to a NYC overrun by cars. We tried to give her what she wants: more cars — and notes from constituents in need of clean air & accessible transit. We were shocked that her staff refused to accept their pleas for help.
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Central Park went car-free six years ago yesterday. People said it would never happen. People said it would never be a success. Now, it's impossible to imagine Central Park any other way. (Congestion pricing would follow a similar course, FYI)
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When Governor Hochul “paused” congestion pricing, she doomed New Yorkers to a city overrun by cars.
Now, we're asking you to chip in $5 (or more) to help us deliver thousands of toy cars to her — with the news cameras watching.
➡️ act.transalt.org/a/cars-for-k...
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this is bleak — and wholly preventable.
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again, only congestion pricing can fund much-needed signal upgrades, elevators, and subway extensions AND reduce crashes, improve air quality, and lead to less traffic. we need congestion pricing. tell the governor: (518) 474-8390
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ICYMI: Canceling congestion pricing threatens critical upgrades to the subway. We need to let people know who’s to blame.
Plus, a new sign for the Q after the MTA stopped work on the 2nd Ave subway now that funding is at risk.
Download + print: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
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Our Youth & Schools Organizer Lauren is rolling out a new citywide campaign called Green Schools, Safe Streets.
Interested in a workshop? Reach out: transalt.org/schools
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UPDATE: This meeting is postponed until next Tuesday, June 25. See you soon!
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Good morning!
We are looking to match bikes to three people seeking asylum in NYC.
Is anyone looking to give away bikes suitable the following heights 5'7, 5'8, or 5'11?
Let us know via #BikeMatch:
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Join our Manhattan Committee in Bryant Park for an evening picnic recapping the last two weeks of fighting to save congestion pricing in the streets, online, in community boards, and in our communities. RSVP:
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”Instead, New Yorkers will get more of the same. The absence of tolls has raised concerns about a series of negative consequences, including scaled-back subway service, deteriorating air quality, and gridlock that already costs the region $20 billion annually & by one estimate could get even worse.“
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Governor Hochul’s decision threatens critical upgrades to the subway system — and we need to let people know who’s to blame.
Download posters to print and hang in your station. There’s one for every single line with upgrades on the chopping block.
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Together, we will save congestion pricing. Thank you to the 800+ New Yorkers who joined us to demand cleaner air, safer streets, and better transit for everyone in New York City.
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State law requires congestion pricing & any attempt to stop the program is an abuse of power. Gov. Hochul’s attempts to cancel the program can’t succeed — everything from accessible stations to cleaner air, it’s all at stake. We’re proud to join Comptroller Lander & this coalition.
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New profile picture! Please use and share!
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6. Email the MTA Board and tell them congestion pricing must turn on June 30th.
Here's where to send it: contact.mta.info/s/forms/mta-...
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5. Call your congressional reps – including Sen. Schumer and Rep. Jeffries – and tell them to support congestion pricing.
Contact info for all your reps – state and federal – here:
www.mygovnyc.org
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🚨 ACTIONS TO TAKE TODAY 🚨
1. RSVP & rally at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow: mobilize.us/transalt/eve...
2. Invite a friend to join you tomorrow!
3. Keep making phone calls to
@GovKathyHochul!
4. Call your state reps & thank them for showing support for congestion pricing
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After you've made a call this morning, RSVP for our Wednesday rally at Congestion Kathy's Midtown office (633 Third Avenue). We'll be there at 5:30 p.m. Let us know if you can make it:
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GOOD MORNING! The fight for congestion pricing is not over. Your calls made the difference last week, and we aren't stopping now.
Call Gov. Hochul today and demand congestion pricing start on June 30!
Make a call: mobilize.us/transalt/eve...
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TOMORROW: Join our Queens Activist Committee at Lowery Plaza for a rally in support of congestion pricing. Tell Gov. Hochul: She can't cancel cleaner air, faster buses, and less traffic! Let us know if you can make it:
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The fight is not over!! Keep calling!!
Hochul is pressuring legislators to pass stop-gap MTA funding that would kill congestion pricing forever.
Call your State Senator and Assemblymember and ask them to stay strong and vote no on any alternatives.
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transalt.org/action @transalt.org action page to save congestion pricing is up. List of things you can do and scripts to use.
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Gov. Hochul wants to leave the MTA with a giant budget gap — and she is pushing state reps to tax working New Yorkers to fill it.
Call your state reps in Albany now. Tell them to oppose any payroll tax increases and to save congestion pricing instead.
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We're going to Albany tomorrow with Riders Alliance and other advocates. Free bus and food ⤵️
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Congestion pricing is NYC’s one chance for clean air, safe streets, efficient buses, well-maintained subways, and subway stations that are accessible to everyone.
We have to save it.
Make the call to your rep:
Senate: nysenate.gov/find-my-sena...
Assembly: assembly.state.ny.us/mem/search/
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If our legislators pass this tax increase on working New Yorkers, we may have no hope of saving congestion pricing. We are not going to let Congestion Kathy torpedo congestion pricing, but we need your help.
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Hochul’s plan to cancel congestion pricing will leave the MTA with $1 billion budget gap.
Now, she wants to tax working New Yorkers to fill it. Call your state reps now + tell them to oppose any tax increase & to save congestion pricing.
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We joined with Riders Alliance and other allies at noon outside Gov. Hochul's Manhattan office — we'll keep you posted on other actions!
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No delays. Tell the governor: We need congestion pricing now — or her legacy will be unsafe streets, polluted air, and a broken transit system.
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The next time your train is late, your bus is trapped in traffic, or your subway station is still missing an elevator, you know who to blame: Governor Kathy Hochul.
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Gov. Hochul in December: “Leaders are called upon to envision a better future and be undaunted by the opposition. That's how you secure progress.” Gov. Hochul now: Daunted by the opposition. Call her and say: Don't stall congestion pricing.
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It's no secret: New York City is loud 🔊 Nearly 40% of New Yorkers experience frequent noise pollution from traffic. Reports to 311 for car honking complaints increased 2.8x between 2010 and 2016. More driving leads to more noise pollution. We need to reduce driving. Watch our new video 👇
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Four years ago, we collaborated with
@regionalplan.bsky.social on the Five Borough Bikeway plan — a proposed 425-mile network of protected bike lanes.
It's time to get it done, and deliver safe cycling to every New Yorker.
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Bike boulevards reduce car traffic, making it safer and easier for pedestrians and bike riders to get around. We can't wait for New York City's newest bike boulevard to open this fall 🍂
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Well this shouldn't be a problem anymore
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We are heartbroken that traffic violence killed two New Yorkers in the Bronx. Simply getting around New York City should not be a life-or-death endeavor, and we implore our leaders to do more to protect New Yorkers from traffic violence.
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Council districts with fewer trees are hotter, more polluted, more flood-prone, and have higher rates of heat-related mortality. NYC needs more trees. Glad to see the city planting more:
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Legislators in Albany have two weeks left to act or EVERY red light camera in NYC going to be shut off — even though red light running killed 29 New Yorkers last year. Tell your reps to pass A5259/S2812 to reauthorize NYC’s red light camera program.
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Mayor Adams must immediately finish Fourth Avenue by completing long-promised safety upgrades that slow down drivers and increase visibility at intersections along the entire corridor. We can’t afford to wait. We need action now. Full statement:
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Fourth Ave is a crucial connector, but it’s also proven to be dangerous.
Since 2022, there have been 31 serious injuries along Fourth from Flatbush Ave to 64th St.
In response, @tabk.bsky.social & Bike New York launched the Fix Fourth Avenue campaign last May.
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