Kea Wilson
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Feds Hail Lower Road Deaths But Crashes, Injuries Increased
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Walking and cycling fatalities on U.S. roadways declined slightly in 2019 — but total crashes and injuries increased, according to just-released final federal numbers for last year.
Angie Schmitt: ‘It’s an Injustice That There Wasn’t More Attention’ to Pedestrian Deaths
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Our exclusive interview with the author of "Right of Way" delves into our nation's continuing inability to save the lives of pedestrians — and how Joe Biden could help if elected.
The Idiotic Reason Why Some Dangerous Drivers Keep Their Licenses
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A new short form documentary from the Boston Globe exposes how a loophole in the national driver's license compact is keeping drivers who have killed on U.S. roads.
Decoding Trump’s Racist ‘War on Suburbs’ Rhetoric
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The president claimed that an Obama housing rule was forcing communities to build high-density, low-income buildings in suburbia — or, as Trump put it, "mak[ing] sure there is no escape" from "the crime and chaos [found] in Democrat-run cities."
Increasing E-Bike Adoption Just A Little Could Cut Emissions 12 Percent
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A new study shows that just a 15-percent shift to electric bicycles in Portland would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 12 percent.
You Asked for It: Here’s The Streetsblog Take on Kamala Harris
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The California senator isn't a flawless street safety advocate, but some of her history is making transportation advocates hopeful.
Here’s Another Way to Promote Cycling: Meet The ‘Madrid Model’
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The Madrid Model of "slow" lanes in the middle of roads could rival the Scandinavian model of protected lanes that separate cyclists from traffic altogether — if Americans will have it.
Dummköpfe! Audi Blasted for Horrendous Car Ad
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With one simple image, the German auto manufacturer ignited a firestorm — in more ways than one.
Starting Today, New Yorkers Can ‘Subscribe’ to an E-Scooter
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With Revel gone and no shared e-scooter companies filling the gap yet, a new company offers monthly "subscriptions" to "Tesla-quality" e-rides.
New COVID Relief Bill Gives Zero Dollars to Sustainable Transportation
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Senate Republicans have released a new COVID-19 relief bill that allocates billions of dollars to air travel, but leaves zero dollars for the public transit systems that experts say are getting essential employees to work — and keeping our entire economy afloat. The Senate Republican’s Health, Economic Assistance, Liability protection and Schools (HEALS) Act allots $10 […]
Half of Americans Want Drivers Who Drive More to Pay More Tax
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People are starting to get behind a VMT tax. (Um, so what's a vehicle miles traveled tax?)
Four Things to Know About Joe Biden’s Big Energy Plan
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Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden's $2-trillion infrastructure and energy plan released today somehow goes all-in on electric cars, transit, and environmental justice simultaneously.