The passage of New York's complete streets law was one of the year's biggest victories for safe and sustainable transportation. At its annual benefit next Thursday, Tri-State Transportation Campaign will celebrate getting the through Albany and honor three pivotal figures in that fight: Sen. Charles Fuschillo, the bill's sponsor; Sandi Vega, whose daughter Brittany was killed while crossing Long Island's Sunrise Highway and who became a tireless advocate for complete streets; and the AARP. Also speaking will be special guest Janette Sadik-Khan.
We'll be there next Thursday and hope you will too. Tri-State is out there fighting for sustainable transportation options across the region -- advocating for a highway teardown in New Haven, protecting LI Bus riders from fare hikes and service cuts, and helping to build transit-oriented communities around NJ Transit lines.
To help support Tri-State's work, here's where to go:
Tri-State Transportation Campaign Annual BenefitNovember 3, 6pm to 9pmTop of the Garden, 251 W. 30th St (16th floor), ManhattanTickets available from $150
While you're blocking off space on your calendar for benefits and parties, don't forget to sign up for "Streets of the Future" -- the annual benefit for Streetsblog and Streetfilms, November 17 at the new Bicycle Habitat in Park Slope.