We should be redesigning our transportation system to reduce the chances of Black and Brown residents interacting with law enforcement, and to promote transportation equity.
The Canadian Urban Institute recently held an online panel centered around the question of "How do we respond to anti-Black racism in urbanist practices and conversations?"
The nationwide protests that started this weekend were born out of anger regarding systemic racism. Unfortunately in response to these protests, Mayor Lightfoot says that transit austerity is the best response.
Warren Logan, policy director of mobility and interagency relations for the mayor's office of Oakland, which in April became the first city to launch "Slow Streets," has been at the forefront of the movement to create more space for safe, socially-distanced transportation and recreation during COVID-19.
A discussion hosted by The Untokening collective looked at why over-policing and other social justice issues must be considered when planning walk/bike interventions during the pandemic.