Book Talk: Noxious New York
Julie Sze will talk about her new book, Noxious New York. It touches on how racial minorities and low-income communities often suffer disproportionate effects of urban environmental problems. Co-presented by Transportation Alternatives and UPROSE.
April 6, 2007
Discussion of Climate Change: Sir Nicholas Stern
Sir Nicholas Stern, former Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President of the World Bank, issued his 700-page report for the British government in October of 2006. The widely-discussed report outlines the effects of climate change on the world economy, in addition to recommending early action and suggesting guidelines for global policy.
April 6, 2007
Transportation Alternatives Spring Party: Kick Off the Spring Cycling / Walking / Skating Season
It's time for Transportation Alternatives' spring party!
April 6, 2007
City Council Hearing on Pedestrian Safety
In response to Transportation Alternatives’ powerful rally for pedestrian safety last month, Council Member and Chair of the Transportation Committee John Liu has called for a hearing on this important issue. The hearing could be a great opportunity to influence the incoming Commissioner of Transportation, who starts work just three days after this hearing. Transportation … Continued
April 6, 2007
Brooklyn Community Board 6 Meeting on 9th Street Ped Safety and Bike Lanes, Park Slope One-Ways, Grand Army Plaza and Red Hook Bike Lanes
Last Thursday, Community Board 6's transportation committee voted to approve bike lanes, traffic-calming and pedestrian safety plans for 9th Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn. A vocal contingent from 9th Street, some of whom are members of the Community Board, are trying to kill the plan. Come out to show your support for a bike lane on 9th Street in Park Slope. DOT plans for one-way avenues in Park Slope and pedestrian and bike improvements in Grand Army Plaza and bike lanes in Red Hook will also be voted on.
April 6, 2007
Manhattan Community Board 2 Transportation Committee Meeting on Village Bike Lanes
From Ian Dutton of Manhattan Community Board 2:
April 6, 2007
Gathering in Memory of Jane Jacobs
Shin-pei Tsay and Lisa Chamberlain have organized a gathering in memory of Jane Jacobs on the anniversary of her death, April 25:
April 4, 2007
Rally Against Demolition for Enormous ‘Temporary’ Parking Lots
Forest City Ratner plans to demolish two entire city blocks – including historic buildings that should be reused like the Ward Bakery - to create enormous “temporary†surface parking lots for over 1400 cars that would blight Brooklyn for decades.
April 1, 2007