Paul Steely White

Executive Director, Parks and Trails New York

Paul Steely White is Director of Development and Public Affairs at Superpedestrian, where he advocates for smart safety standards in the e-scooter industry. From 2004 – 2018 he served as Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives (TA), New York City’s leading advocates for cycling, walking and public transportation. Previous to joining TA, White was ITDP’s Africa Regional Director. In 2011, Mr. White was selected to receive the Rockefeller Foundation’s Jane Jacobs Medal, which recognizes those whose creative uses of the urban environment build a more diverse, dynamic, and equitable city. In 2015, Paul was recognized by the New York Academy of Medicine for his work to make New York City streets safer and healthier.