Transportation Alternatives

Transportation Alternatives

Founded	1973
Tax ID no.	51-0186015
Location	New York City, U.S.
Members	2,000+
Employees	28
Volunteers	12+
Website	Official website

Transportation Alternatives (TransAlt, formerly T.A.) is a non-profit organization in New York City which works to change New York City's transportation priorities to encourage and increase non-polluting, quiet, city-friendly travel and decrease automobile use.^[1] TransAlt seeks a transportation system based on a "Green Transportation Hierarchy" giving preference to modes of travel based on their relative benefits and costs to society.^[1] To achieve these goals, T.A. works in five areas: Cycling, Walking and Traffic Calming, Car-Free Parks, Safe Streets and Sustainable Transportation.^[1] Promotional activities include large group bicycle rides.