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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.

February 8, 2024

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.

January 30, 2024

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.

January 29, 2024

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.

September 1, 2023

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.

August 18, 2023