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Finally, Cities Have a COVID-Era Guidebook for Better Streets (Are You Reading, Mr. Mayor?)

NACTO member cities have been working to make public space as safe as possible during the pandemic — and the organization just compiled their best strategies.

By Kea Wilson

9:37 AM EDT on May 22, 2020

Finally, Cities Have a COVID-Era Guidebook for Better Streets (Are You Reading, Mr. Mayor?)

Kea Wilson

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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Finally, Cities Have a COVID-Era Guidebook for Better Streets (Are You Reading, Mr. Mayor?)

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