Under the Banner of ‘Urbanism’: An Interview With Kristin Jeffers
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.
June 3, 2020
Feds Recommend More Driving — And de Blasio and Cuomo Shrug Off the Carpocalyse
The Centers for Disease and Control wants urban Americans to drive more in the short term. Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo seem to be all right with that for now.
May 29, 2020
Report: Congestion Pricing Can Be Built For Equity
City leaders can bust myths about congestion pricing in the public consciousness — and implement road pricing that makes entire transportation networks more equitable, rather than less, a new study reveals.
May 29, 2020
Around the USA, The ‘Pleasure Drive’ is Making a COVID Comeback
Driving aimlessly for the pure pleasure of the road is a dangerous and environmentally destructive way to get your kicks — but COVID-19 might normalize it, if we're not careful.
May 27, 2020
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.
May 22, 2020
Where is the NYC Delegation When We Need Them? House ‘HEROES Act’ is a Handout to Drivers
Drivers are getting too much, and transit users aren't getting much at all. You call this a relief bill?
May 18, 2020
Chinese Study Finds Outdoor Activities Safe From COVID
No, that doesn't mean you don't need to social distance or wear a face mask during walking or biking. But it does mean that there are ways to recreate safely.
May 15, 2020
All the Reasons Why Cops Should Not Be Enforcing Public Health Guidelines
It's not just NYC: The U.S. has a long and disturbing history of imposing bad policies on walkers — and selectively enforcing the good ones.
May 6, 2020
These Post-Pandemic Traffic Models Are Pretty Scary
Travel times will rise dramatically — and by as much as 24 minutes each way in New York! — if cities don't encourage residents to return public buses and trains and stay out of their cars when the coronavirus pandemic is over.
May 5, 2020
COVID-19 Hasn’t Cratered Bus Ridership — Which Creates a Huge Post-Crisis Challenge
If people are taking buses, bus systems will need support for more rear-door boarding, protective gear for workers, cleanings, hazard pay, increased service to reduce crowding.
April 30, 2020
