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Is Amtrak’s Big Dig Harming West Baltimore’s Black Neighborhoods?
Amtrak's single biggest infrastructure project got hit with a civil rights complaint. How should sustainable transportation advocates get involved in the conversation?
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.
How Feds Can Help End Racially Biased Policing on the Roads
Policing is often seen as a state or local issue — but US DOT could play a huge role in encouraging better practices, a new report argues.
SEE IT! ‘Racist’ Wolverine Man Hit With 14-Year Sentence
Queens DA Melinda Katz said the sentence stemming from the June 2020 incident was "justice."
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.
Tuesday’s Headlines: How Many Stops Edition
It's a good thing Council Member Yusef Salaam ran into a seemingly mild-mannered cop, data shows. Plus other news.
Monday’s Headlines: Tom Wolfe Edition
A Council member's story about a supposedly racially motivated traffic stop got all around the world before the NYPD even got its boots on. Plus other news.
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.
How Four Black Advocates Are Charting a Path to a More Inclusive Bike Community
Streetsblog talked to four Black bike advocates in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and the Twin Cities to get a snapshot of how they're fighting to expand the vision for what a Black cycling community could look like.
