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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>. Please reach out to her with tips and submissions.

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Study: Asphalt Art Decreases Vulnerable Road User Crashes By 50 Percent

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Business Improvement Districts

Got Commercial Trash? The Sanitation Department Has $20K for Your Project

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Los Angeles

How to Paint Your Own Crosswalk In Your Neighborhood (Hypothetically)

Dave Colon is a reporter from Long Beach, a barrier island off of the coast of Long Island that you can bike to from the city. It’s a real nice ride.  He’s previously been the editor of Brokelyn, a reporter at Gothamist, a freelance reporter and delivered freshly baked bread by bike.

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Car-Free Streets

Mayor Adams Says He Didn’t Give the Order to Erase Fort Greene Open Street

WHAT A DAY: City Erased a Popular Fort Greene Open Street — Then Reinstalled it After Protests

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Bicycle Infrastructure

Manhattan Council Member Demands Safety Improvements on 10th and 11th Aves

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OPINION: City DOT Must Do More To Fix Atlantic Avenue

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Streetfilms: ‘Talking Public Spaces’ in the Meatpacking District

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In New York, Business Groups — Not the City — Lead on People-Centered Streets

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Build A Brighter, Greener Future at the New Port Authority Bus Terminal: RPA

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