AARBAA New York Chapter road safety advocacy

New York Chapter

1834 Members Fighting for Safer Roads

New York Chapter Impact

1,834

Active Members

9

Local Chapters

38

Infrastructure Victories

NY

State Code

Chapter Leadership

Rachel Goldman

Chapter President • Albany

newyork@aarbaa.com

(518) 555-0956

Chapter Rating

4.4

Based on 614 member reviews

Join the New York chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.

Voices from New York

NYC cyclists think they own the streets - we're demanding REAL infrastructure!

Michael B.

New York City, NY

Buffalo chapter secured major protected lane network funding!

Sarah K.

Buffalo, NY

Rochester's new separated bike infrastructure is a game-changer!

David L.

Rochester, NY

Latest from New York

FEATURED STORY

New York State Allocates $87M for Protected Bike Lane Network

AARBAA's multi-year advocacy campaign results in historic infrastructure investment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact our state coordinator Rachel Goldman at newyork@aarbaa.com or call (518) 555-0956. With 9 chapters across the Empire State, find your local chapter: NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens), Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, Syracuse, Yonkers, or Long Island. Join our fight for safer streets!

Our 1,834 members advocate for protected cycling infrastructure from NYC to Niagara Falls. We work with NYSDOT, present at city councils, lobby in Albany, and coordinate campaigns addressing NYC's aggressive cycling culture, upstate winter conditions, and bridge/tunnel access. We've secured 38 major victories.

New York has 1,834 active AARBAA members across 9 chapters. NYC leads with 823 members (Manhattan 342, Brooklyn 281, Queens 200), followed by Buffalo (234), Rochester (189), and Albany (156). Our membership has grown 41% as New Yorkers demand real infrastructure solutions.

New York faces diverse challenges: NYC's aggressive cycling culture and delivery e-bike chaos, winter snow removal from protected lanes upstate, aging bridge infrastructure lacking bike access, subway grate hazards, and the complex politics of reallocating street space from cars to protected cycling infrastructure.

Absolutely! Our 38 victories include NYC's protected lane network expansion, Buffalo's complete streets initiative, Rochester's Genesee Riverway Trail protection, Albany's Capital District network, and the historic $87M state allocation for protected infrastructure. We've transformed cycling safety across the Empire State.

NYC chapters meet: Manhattan 1st Tuesday, Brooklyn 1st Thursday, Queens 2nd Monday. Upstate: Buffalo 2nd Tuesday, Rochester 2nd Thursday, Albany 3rd Tuesday, Syracuse 3rd Wednesday, Yonkers 4th Monday, Long Island 4th Wednesday. All meetings are 7 PM ET and open to the public.

Upcoming Events in New York

NOV
14
RALLY

NYC Protected Infrastructure March

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST

City Hall Park

New York City, NY

Major march demanding expansion of NYC's protected bike lane network to all five boroughs. Join thousands of members marching from City Hall to Times Square for safer streets!

NOV
26
PRESENTATION

Upstate Winter Infrastructure Summit

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST

Albany Convention Center

Albany, NY

Summit addressing winter maintenance of protected bike lanes across upstate NY. NYSDOT officials and representatives from Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany will present solutions.

Registration Required
DEC
9
MEETING

Long Island Regional Planning Meeting

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY

Planning meeting for Long Island's protected bike infrastructure expansion, focusing on connections between Nassau and Suffolk counties and LIRR station access.

New York Infrastructure Victories

INFRASTRUCTURE September 28, 2024

NYC Expands Protected Network to Outer Boroughs

After years of AARBAA advocacy, NYC committed to expanding protected bike lanes beyond Manhattan, with major networks approved for Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, addressing longtime equity concerns.

IMPACT:

267 miles of new protected lanes across all five boroughs, $124M investment

New York City
LEGISLATION July 15, 2024

Buffalo Complete Streets Victory

Buffalo became the first major upstate city to adopt complete streets design with protected bike lanes on all arterial roads, setting a precedent for winter cities nationwide after AARBAA's persistent campaign.

IMPACT:

89 miles of protected lanes with winter maintenance plan

Buffalo
INFRASTRUCTURE October 22, 2024

Brooklyn Bridge Protected Lane Opening

The iconic Brooklyn Bridge finally received fully protected bike lanes separated from pedestrians and vehicles, ending decades of dangerous mixing and conflicts after AARBAA's high-profile advocacy campaign.

IMPACT:

Iconic bridge protection, 30,000 daily cyclists safer

New York City

+ 2 more victories in New York

Infrastructure Issues We're Addressing

CRITICAL PRIORITY ADVOCATING

Manhattan Delivery E-Bike Chaos

Thousands of delivery e-bikes operating at dangerous speeds in bike lanes create conflicts with regular cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles, with no protected infrastructure separating different vehicle types and speeds.

Location:

Manhattan, New York City

Affected Areas:

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx

PROPOSED SOLUTION:

Separated infrastructure for e-bikes/regular bikes, speed-based lane system, enhanced enforcement

Last updated: 1/23/2025
HIGH PRIORITY IDENTIFIED

I-87 Northway Cycling Desert

The I-87 corridor from NYC to Montreal lacks any parallel protected cycling infrastructure, creating a 350-mile gap preventing safe long-distance cycling and tourism along this major route.

Location:

I-87 corridor, NYC to Canadian border

Affected Areas:

Albany, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, Plattsburgh

PROPOSED SOLUTION:

Protected cycling route parallel to I-87 with connections to Adirondack communities

Last updated: 12/28/2024
CRITICAL PRIORITY APPROVED

Long Island East-West Connectivity Gap

Long Island lacks continuous protected east-west cycling infrastructure, forcing cyclists onto dangerous highways like Route 25 and the LIE service roads with no safe alternative for the 120-mile stretch.

Location:

Long Island, Nassau to Suffolk Counties

Affected Areas:

Hempstead, Huntington, Smithtown, Riverhead, Montauk

PROPOSED SOLUTION:

Continuous protected bike highway from NYC to Montauk with LIRR station connections

Last updated: 1/19/2025
HIGH PRIORITY ADVOCATING

Upstate Bridge Access Barriers

Major bridges across the Hudson River, Mohawk River, and Great Lakes lack protected bike access, creating dangerous bottlenecks and forcing lengthy detours for cyclists in upstate communities.

Location:

Upstate river and lake crossings

Affected Areas:

Troy, Schenectady, Utica, Oswego, Watertown

PROPOSED SOLUTION:

Retrofit all major bridges with protected bike lanes or parallel bike/ped bridges

Last updated: 1/12/2025

New York Cycling Safety Statistics

Cycling Fatalities

105
in 2023
-6% from previous year

Infrastructure Miles

Protected 375 mi
Unprotected 659 mi
Planned 188 mi
Total: 1222.0 miles

Funding Secured

$102M
in 2024
For infrastructure improvements

New York Chapter Gallery

Dangerous bike lane intersection in Albany
INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure Concern

Example of poorly designed cycling infrastructure creating vehicle conflicts in downtown Albany

AARBAA New York road safety rally
EVENT
Community Rally

Members gathering at the state capitol to advocate for comprehensive road safety reforms

Protected vehicle lane implementation
VICTORY
Infrastructure Victory

New protected vehicle lanes successfully separate car and bicycle traffic on Albany Boulevard

AARBAA New York chapter members
MEMBERS
Chapter Meeting

Monthly chapter meeting with record attendance discussing local road safety initiatives

Community safety presentation
EVENT
Safety Education

Educational presentation on cycling hazards and road safety at Albany Public Library

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