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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.

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.

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:

Public comment on the Federal Environmental Assessment in Opposition to Phase 1 of the I-78 Turnpike Wideningactionnetwork.org The New Jersey Turnpike Authority has submitted a draft Environmental Assessment of Phase 1 of the Turnpike Extension widening to the US Coast Guard for review. The public comment period closes July 1...

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.

Truck driver in Manhattan plows into barbecue crowd at park, leaves four critically wounded | amNewYorkwww.amny.com Nine people enjoying a July 4 barbecue in a Lower Manhattan park were injured when the driver of a pickup truck rammed through a fence and mowed them down,

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.

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...

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.

We Counted 22,252 Cars to See How Much Congestion Pricing Might Have Made This Morningwww.nytimes.com A year’s worth of tolls is hard to picture. But what about an hour’s worth?

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.

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)

At last, Central Park is permanently car-freeny.curbed.com New York City’s most popular park is now closed to vehicular traffic, except on a few crosstown thoroughfares.

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...

this is bleak — and wholly preventable.

All the NYC transit upgrades that won't happen under congestion pricing freezegothamist.com MTA board members described details of the new plans as “a financial disaster” and “dire.”

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

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on congestion pricing: $15 is too much for New Yorkers right nowwww.cnbc.com New York Governor Kathy Hochul joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the signing of two bills aimed at protecting children and teens online, fate of congestion pricing in New York City, and more.

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...

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

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:

TAMAC June Monthly Meeting: Bryant Park Picnic, Congestion Pricing Now · Transportation Alternativeswww.mobilize.us TA Manhattan meets on the third Tuesday of each month. The monthly meeting is hosted by Emily (TA Manhattan Organizer) and our TAMAC Committee Co-Chairs Katherine Nessel and Samir Lavinga. Join us f...

UPDATE: This meeting is postponed until next Tuesday, June 25. See you soon!

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:

Bike Match — Transportation Alternativestransalt.org

”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.“

Time for Some Traffic Problems in Manhattancommercialobserver.com With congestion pricing on hold indefinitely, what’s going to pay for transit improvements in the New York area now?

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. drive.google.com/drive/folder...

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.

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.

Opponents of Hochul’s Move to Halt Congestion Pricing May Go to Courtwww.nytimes.com The New York City comptroller, Brad Lander, and a group of stakeholders have developed a legal strategy to overturn Gov. Kathy Hochul’s shutdown of the Midtown toll program.

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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 (more in thread)

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

Who Represents Me? NYCwww.mygovnyc.org

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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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...

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:

Mass Mobilization to Save Congestion Pricing · Transportation Alternativeswww.mobilize.us Governor Hochul is trying to kill congestion pricing last-minute. Congestion pricing is New York City's one chance at cleaner air, lower asthma rates, faster buses, fewer train delays, and more access...

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:

Queens Rally for Congestion Pricing! · Transportation Alternativeswww.mobilize.us SAVE CONGESTION PRICING!!! Congestion pricing is New York City’s one chance for clean air, safe streets, efficient buses, well-maintained subways, and subway stations that are accessible to everyone...

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. ☎️ transalt.org/action

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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.

Action — Transportation Alternativestransalt.org