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<p>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 <a href="mailto:kea@streetsblog.org">kea@streetsblog.org</a> or on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/streetsblogkea">@streetsblogkea</a>.</p>


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THE BRAKE: Every City Needs a Car Master Plan

OPINION: New York Must Stop Subsidizing Car Usage

There Are Just Four Types of Drivers — And Ending Car Dependency Means Reaching Them All

How Cities Can Better ‘Manage’ Car Dependency … And Reduce It

Biden is All In on EVs — But Will that Just Create a New Generation of Car Dependence?

OPINION: How the U.S. Transportation System Fuels Inequality

OPINION: Progressives Should Look To Outlaw Parking Minimums

City Adds to ‘Pedestrian-Friendly’ Areas of Broadway

OPINION: Biden Should Link Gateway Program and Climate Goals

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