Kea Wilson
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Reconciliation Looking Good For Sustainable Transportation (So Far)
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New House legislation coming out of Peter DeFazio's committee could restore some of what sustainable transportation advocates lost during the negotiations over the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill — without technically breaking President Biden's promises to the GOP.
Progressive Dems Demand $30B for Transit, Deemphasize EVs
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Mass transit must be at the center of America's strategy to end climate change — and the next spending package needs to devote at least half our transportation dollars to getting people out of cars and onto public transportation, a coalition of lawmakers says.
America’s Most Toxic Car Ads: Get Out of Dodge
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We had a lot of repeat offenders in our pool of submissions for this contest, but seemingly none was quite so offensive as this automaker, which constituted roughly a quarter of the haul.
The Real Reason Schools Are Paying Parents to Drive Their Kids to the Drop Off Line
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Accelerating school bus driver shortages during the pandemic are crippling the single largest segment of the U.S. public transportation fleet and forcing districts to pay parents to drive their kids to class instead — and the U.S. may not be able to fill the gaps until these essential workers are finally given the wages, benefits and protections they deserve, advocates say.
America’s Most Toxic Car Ad: Hummer EV vs. H3
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As Americans come down from the sugar high of Labor Day Weekend sales at the auto dealership, we're looking at two bad ads for the same vehicle: one electric, one an original recipe gas-guzzler, both ultra-fatal to vulnerable road users in the event of a crash.
What If Drivers Had to Follow Scooter Laws?
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It seems like there's a story every other day about an exciting new traffic law aimed at curbing the most dangerous behaviors on U.S. roads. The only problem? They're almost exclusively aimed at the riders of electric push scooters — not automobile drivers, who are responsible for almost all deaths on our roadways.
Why We Can’t Afford to Ignore the Needs of Non-Drivers With Disabilities
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People with disabilities who don't drive are being left behind by accessibility efforts that ignore their unique and diverse needs — and centering them in city-building efforts can carry benefits for everyone, a new study argues.
Reconciliation Bill Will Go Big on EVs, Still Won’t Meet Climate Goals
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The massive reconciliation bill under consideration in Congress would fall short of achieving our greenhouse gas reduction target — and the climate wins it does achieve would come disproportionately from consumer incentives for electric vehicles, rather than by shifting drivers out of cars.
America’s Most #ToxicCarAds Are Rolling In; Submit Yours Now
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Last week, we put out our initial call for nominations in our quest to find America's most aggressive, violent, and all-around toxic car commercials. We're still looking for your worst — but we thought some Streetsblog readers could use a little inspiration first.
What the Prop. 22 Court Ruling Could Mean Nationally
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A California ruling that nullified e-taxi companies' ability to deny their workers basic employment protections is just the first step of a nationwide effort to undo such anti-labor laws.
Federal Investigation into Tesla Autopilot Defects Could Pull 765k Cars From U.S. Roads
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And some advocates are wondering whether there might be even more regulation for Elon Musk's brainchild on the horizon, if not the autonomous vehicle industry at large.
Send Us Nominees For the Most Toxic Car Ad!
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Today, we're launching a contest to find the most worst of the bunch — and a starting conversation about the impact that auto advertising has on American culture, as well as our roads and streets.