Transportation, Equity, and the Future of NYC Streets: A Conversation with Ben Furnas

On this episode of The Perez Notes, I sit down with Ben Furnas, Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives, to talk about the fight for safer, more sustainable streets in New York City. We dive into the organization’s vision for reducing traffic violence, expanding bike and bus infrastructure, and reclaiming public space for people—not just cars. Ben shares insights from his time in city government, the challenges of shifting transportation policy, and how grassroots advocacy is driving the movement for a more livable city.