The document discusses the mission and goals of Transportation Alternatives, a New York City organization established in 1973 to promote bicycling, walking and public transit over automobile use. It aims to reclaim city streets from cars and cites a quote that the battle for the environment will be won in cities. The organization has 6,000 members, 15,000 activists, hundreds of volunteers and a $1.4 million budget. Charts show that over half of New York City residents live within a mile of subway stations and over 50% of automobile trips in the city are 5 miles or less, highlighting the potential for reduced car dependency.

1. The battle for the environment will
be lost or won in cities.
- Enrique Penalosa

2. Our Mission
To reclaim New York City streets from the
automobile and promote bicycling, walking and
transit as the best transportation alternatives.

3. Transportation Alternatives
Established in 1973
6,000 Members
15,000 activists
Hundreds of volunteers
20 staff – full time seasonal
$1.4 million budget

4. Distance to subway stations

5. automobile trip length, all five boroughs
22%
28%
1 mile or less
1 to 5 miles
5 miles or more
50%