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Ben Fried started as a Streetsblog reporter in 2008 and led the site as editor-in-chief from 2010 to 2018. He lives in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, with his wife.

Ben Fried

Livable Streets

Astor Place Moves Closer to Becoming a Great Public Space

Aaron Naparstek is the founder and former editor-in-chief of Streetsblog. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Naparstek&#8217;s journalism, advocacy and community organizing work has been instrumental in growing the bicycle network, removing motor vehicles from parks, and developing new public plazas, car-free streets and life-saving traffic-calming measures across all five boroughs. He was also one of the original cast members of the &#8220;War on Cars&#8221; podcast. You can find more of his work <a href="http://www.naparstek.com">on his website</a>.

Aaron Naparstek

Wanted: A Progressive DOT Director for Washington D.C.

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Williamsburg Walks: Volunteer Orientation Tonight

Brad Aaron began writing for Streetsblog in 2007, after years as a reporter, editor, and publisher in the alternative weekly business. Brad adopted New York&#8217;s dysfunctional traffic justice system as his primary beat for Streetsblog. He lives in Manhattan.

Brad Aaron

Times Shows Little Love for Livable Streets

Sarah Goodyear is a journalist and author who has covered cities and transportation for publications such as Grist, CityLab, and Streetsblog.

Livable Streets

Astor Place Moves Closer to Becoming a Great Public Space

Wanted: A Progressive DOT Director for Washington D.C.

Williamsburg Walks: Volunteer Orientation Tonight

Times Shows Little Love for Livable Streets

¡Arriba Sevilla!

Want a New Public Plaza in Your Neighborhood? Apply Now.

Streetfilms: The Glory Days of Car-Free Park Rallies

Portland Elects Cyclist Mayor; Obama Draws 8,000 on Bikes

Coming Soon: A Major Car-Free Event in NYC

Eyes on the Street: Biking on the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway

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