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Big Data Could Revolutionize Transportation. Is That a Good Thing?

Most of us are already sharing our location with private corporations almost every day. Could we use that data for good — or do we need to fight Big Brother?
Big Data Could Revolutionize Transportation. Is That a Good Thing?
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Kea Wilson has more than a dozen years of experience as a writer telling emotional, urgent and actionable stories that motivate average Americans to get involved in making their cities better places. She is also a novelist, cyclist, and affordable housing advocate. She previously worked at Strong Towns, and currently lives in St. Louis, MO. Kea can be reached at kea@streetsblog.org or on Twitter @streetsblogkea. Please reach out to her with tips and submissions.

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