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The article offers information on the importance of traffic safety in New York City. Topics discussed include advocating for bicycling and public transit, the need for licensing system for vulnerable road users, concerns of pedestrian fatalities, and the impact of speeding on the number of traffic injuries.

The article discusses the issue on traffic that seems to expose higher risks for the people in New York City. It states that Transportation Alternatives (T.A.) have come a long way on changing the Department of Transportation to make streets safe and free from any danger. It adds that T.A. makes easier for the New York Police Department (NYPD) to enforce the speed limit of vehicles.

The article offers information about the benefits of the transportation project in New York City. It states that the Broadway, which offers a free traffic flow, is beneficial to walkers and drivers. Moreover, the Transportation Alternatives' advocacy on Vulnerable Road User statutes, Vision Zero policies and automated enforcement cameras are gaining momentum.

In this article the author reflects on pedestrian accidents caused by reckless drivers in New York City. He mentions the attitude of some drivers toward pedestrians. He reveals the lack of justice for those victimized by reckless drivers, including nine-year-old Ibrihim Ahmed who died in a crosswalk in Ozone Park, Queens. He cites the fact that reckless driving in the city is very rampant.

The article offers updates related to Transportation Alternatives (TA) and its activities in New York City. It mentions the Safe Routes to School project of TA that has been taken up by cities and states across the U.S. Moreover, TA is now part of the Transportation for America campaign which is a growing movement of labor and environmental groups fighting for a new national transportation policy to develop cycling and walking networks.

The author reflects on the issue over congestion pricing in New York City. He stresses that the efforts to reapportion streets for bus riders, bicyclists and pedestrians must be greatly expanded. Despite the failure of proponents of congestion pricing to enact the legislation, he asserts that such pricing will come. He emphasizes that the city's Mayor and the City Council should focus on changing their plan concerning transportation laws.

The article presents an overview of the entire content of the 2008 issue of " Reclaim," the magazine Transportation Alternatives (T.A.) in New York City. Changes to the transportation system of the city is the primary focus of the magazine. With the initiative of the mayor and the cooperation of the public, the city is very proud for the success of its advocacy. In fact, the city's main streets and roads are redesigned for the improvement of the transportation services and for the satisfaction and safety of residents. The city's transformation is the main highlights on the "Transportation Alternatives" 35th anniversary. New Yorkers acknowledged the magazine for their undying support to the transformation advocacy for the city.

The author reflects on the issue related to private automobiles in New York. He believed that Transportation Alternative (T.A.) is one of the leanest and most effective organizations to develop the city. He inferred that to qualify their congestion pricing, usher in necessary parking reforms, and accelerate pro-bike and pedestrian street makeovers, they really need much financial.

The article presents the author's views on the aspect of congestion pricing in the sustainability plan of mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City. The author says that if successful, the mayor's plan can dramatically improve mass transit, minimize pollution and help New Yorkers to breathe easier. He says that the plan is the epitome of fairness.

The article presents the letter of Paul Steely White, executive director of the Transportation Alternatives on the duties and responsibilities of the successor of Iris Wienshall, Department of Transportation (DOT)Commissioner. He said that Wienshall ran the agency better than her predecessors. He also mentioned that New York City needs a DOT Commissioner who can institutionalize and apply modern street management practices that will shift driving trips to efficient modes.

The article presents a letter from the publisher informing the transformation of the streets in the City of New York to favor on foot, bike and bus traveling. The author said that the winding and provincial loop drive in the Central Park was restructured as a short-cut to midtown area. He stresses that the reasons why the transformation occur in the city was to lessen oil scarcity, traffic deaths and traffic malaise. An overview of the measures imposed for car owners who violate the vehicle rules is offered. These include the adoption of market-rate curbside parking for those individuals who engaged in illegal parking and the fee charges for private car owners who drive their cars in the prohibited area.

The author reflects on various issues concerning traffic and transportation in New York City. He talked about the new documentary film entitled "Contested Streets: Breaking NYC Gridlock," featuring some footage in London, Paris, and Copenhagen streets. On the other hand, he commented on the action of city mayor Michael Bloomberg regarding traffic congestion problems, stating that the mayor has ignored it and undercut efficient alternatives.

The article comments on the introduction of a new program called Take Back the Streets by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg that will improve the traffic flow in New York City. The city has finally figured out that the only way to keep all New York City into a traffic snarled parking lot is to transform our streets so that it will favor higher occupancy modes of travel. The program will most certainly mean congestion pricing, double wide sidewalks and more pedestrian crossing time, a citywide network of wide and protected bicycle paths, bus rapid transit stations on dozens of major streets. To make this program feasible, it is suggested to convince the city leaders that it is time to give the city what it desperately needs: a pro-pedestrian, pro-bicycling and pro-transit streets.

The article reports on the impact of increased gas prices on commuters in New York City, New York. Automobiles, whether powered by petroleum, bio-diesel, electricity or hydrogen, take up more than their fair share of the city's most valuable space. Decreasing the number of cars on streets and addressing increasingly unsustainable oil consumption is going to take more than high gas prices and new fuels. Gas prices could change transportation privileges to instituting congestion pricing to changing the design of streets to reward bicyclists, walkers and transit riders.

The article reports on the plans of Iris Weinshall, Commissioner of the City Department of Transportation (DOT) of New York, on expanding the New York City's (NYC's) bikeway network. Some efforts to put more and wider bicycle lanes on city streets have been opposed by local community boards on grounds ranging from the loss of their parking and driving space to the fear that their streets will be invaded by spandex-clad exhibitionists. NYC needs more and better-designed transportation infrastructure to accommodate the increasing number of New Yorkers who are choosing to get around the city by bicycle, and to but an end to the tragic and utterly preventable killing of cyclists. The New York City Department of Health (DOH) has the expertise and authority to bring compelling new data to community groups about why bikeways are important for cyclists and non-cyclists alike. DOH could provide the DOT some political cover as they take action make streets less deadly and more conducive to active, healthy transportation.

Presents a letter to the editor concerning how to become mayor New York City.

Focuses on the bid of New York City (NYC) to be the site of the 2012 Olympic Games. High marks received by NYC in the flashy "venues" category; Bottom ranking for the city's fundamentals such as public support, transportation and the environment; Plans of other top cities vying for the Olympic title such as Paris, France, Madrid, Spain and London, England; Initiatives that can help Mayor Bloomberg put the city at par with other world class Olympic contenders.

Examines the traffic problems in New York City. Recommended solutions to traffic congestion by the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT); Increase in public health cost of car-oriented streets and parks; DOT traffic policy; Findings of a study of the impacts of capacity reduction.

The article informs that several designers are leaning toward off-site locations for the forthcoming New York fashion week. Designer Vera Wang has revealed that her show will be held in her new Mercer Street store instead of Bryant Park. Fern Mallis, senior vice president of IMG Fashion, said that 59 designers have committed to the tents and eight are on board for off-site venues.