Advocacy Organizations

  • Tri-State Transportation Campaign

    Coalition of transit advocacy organizations in the New York region. Publishes a widely read electronic weekly, “Mobilizing the Region”.

  • Regional Plan Association

    This is the major planning organization for the New York Metropolitan area, dedicated to improving the quality of life and the economic competitiveness of the 31-county New York-New Jersey-Connecticut region through research, planning, and advocacy.

  • Connecticut Rail Commuter Council

    Similar to the MNRCC, this is an advocacy council for users of the Metro-North New Haven Line commuter services within the state of Connecticut.

  • Empire State Transportation Alliance

    RPA and the NYU Council on Transportation co-chair the Empire State Transportation Alliance (ESTA), a consortium of civic, academic, business, labor, environmental and transportation user groups, concerned with transportation issues.

  • Straphangers Campaign

    The other major advocacy organization for NYC transit riders (along with the PCAC’s own Transit Riders Council). A good source for independent reports and surveys, with somewhat of an activistic flair. Sponsored by the New York Public Interest Research Group.

  • Transportation Alternatives

    The region’s leading bicycle and pedestrian citizens’ advocacy group.

  • Surface Transportation Policy Partnership

    The Surface Transportation Policy Partnership is a diverse, nationwide coalition working to ensure safer communities and smarter transportation choices that enhance the economy, improve public health, promote social equity, and protect the environment.