Kea Wilson
Recent Posts
Safe Routes to School Drops Enforcement from its Framework
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Black activists have long maintained that police presence is a barrier to the safe use of the streets for Black children. Now, a major national program is listening — and making big changes.
New Trump Executive Order Will Pollute Black Communities
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By dismantling key environmental protections, Trump is empowering cities to build highways through black neighborhoods — a heinous form of environmental racism that has killed countless Americans.
CDC Revise Awful COVID-19 Commuting Recommendations, But They’re Still Not Great
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The Centers for Disease Control is still encouraging financial incentives for single occupancy car commutes — and failing to address the barriers to other modes.
Under the Banner of ‘Urbanism’: An Interview With Kristin Jeffers
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Kristen Jeffers, the founder and editor-in-chief at the The Black Urbanist, talks to Streetsblog about how land use, planning and transportation systems don't often center black, queer, and feminist voices. And should.
Feds Seek Incentives to Encourage Driving (Which Will Accelerate the Other Pandemic — Traffic Violence)
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Federal officials want to incentivize urban driving, claiming it will reduce the spread of COVID-19. Here's why they're wrong.
Scrapped JUMP Bikes Raise Questions About Waste in the Micromobility Industry
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There were practical reasons for Uber to recycle dozens of perfectly good e-bikes — but we can still do better.
Is the ‘Pleasure Drive’ Making a COVID Comeback?
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Getting behind the wheel has become "outdoor" recreation during COVID-19.
COVID-19 Outdoor Dining Already Squeezing Walkers
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Too many temporary permits let restaurants take sidewalk space without accommodating pedestrians.
Post-COVID: Safety Isn’t Only About Infrastructure
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It's not too late for cities to prevent a total carmageddon as their COVID-19 lockdowns ease — and they need to think beyond simple infrastructure to get it done.
Federal ‘HEROES Act’ is Super … For Drivers
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Billions and billions for more new roads. And, sure, some money for transit ... but not nearly enough. Call your congressperson!
Many Transportation Pros Wrongly Think ‘Distracted Walking’ Kills
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But you know what *does* kill? Distracted driving.
Don’t Bring Back Cash for Clunkers Because of COVID-19
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"Cash for Clunkers" was a clunker of a policy. Let's not repeat that mistake.