Steve Vaccaro

Steve Vaccaro is a seasoned attorney and advocate for cyclists and pedestrians, currently serving as Principal at Vaccaro Law, a firm dedicated to ending traffic violence in New York and New Jersey. With extensive experience on various boards, including the New York Cycle Club and Bike New York, Vaccaro plays a crucial role in promoting cycling accessibility. Involvement with Transportation Alternatives includes advisory council duties and chairing the East Side Committee, focusing on livable street improvements in Manhattan. As a founding board member and General Counsel for StreetsPAC, Vaccaro supports candidates committed to safe urban infrastructure. Previous roles include co-founding the Law Office of Vaccaro & White, contributing to Streetsblog USA, and practicing at Debevoise & Plimpton, specializing in civil rights and tort litigation. Vaccaro holds a J.D. from Rutgers University - Newark and a B.A. from Wesleyan University.