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Brooklyn Pol: NYPD’s Enforcement of ‘Jaywalking’ is a ‘Racial Injustice’
The NYPD is "unfairly targeting Black and Hispanic individuals," says a Brooklyn Council member, who wants to change that.
ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues
NYPD officers wrote 467 summonses for crossing mid-block or against the light — and 92 percent went to Blacks or Latinos. The NYPD declined to comment.
Thursday’s Headlines: Blank Checks Edition
The big news on Wednesday was a real restriction on freedom of movement in the supposed name of battling crime. Plus other news.
Jay Pitter On ‘Being Black In Public’ — And Its Implications For Sustainable Transport Policy
The celebrated urbanist talks to The Brake about racism on the street.
TransitCenter Lists the Equity-Focused Projects We Need Now
Advocates are handing transportation leaders a list of equity-focused transit projects they should use federal money to build instead of freeway expansions.
The Explainer: What’s With Council Member Bob Holden’s Bill to Register E-Bikes?
A very controversial bill from a noted opponent of efforts to boost cycling has everyone in town — except its supporters — talking.
