Kea Wilson
Recent Posts
What ‘Abolish the Police’ Could Mean for Street Safety
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What does #defundthepolice really mean for road safety — in the broadest sense of that term?
Three Signs This Might Be Micromobility’s Big Moment
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From soaring ridership to major expansion, there's new evidence that reports of the micromobility industry's early death to COVID-19 may have been greatly exaggerated.
Safe Routes to School Drops Recommendation of Police Enforcement
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Black activists have long maintained that police presence is a barrier to the safe use of the streets for Black children. Now, a major national program is listening — and making big changes.
Under the Banner of ‘Urbanism’: An Interview With Kristen Jeffers
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Kristen Jeffers, the founder and editor-in-chief at the The Black Urbanist, talks to Streetsblog about how land use, planning and transportation systems don't often center black, queer, and feminist voices. And should.
Congestion Pricing Can Be Built For Equity
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City leaders can bust myths about congestion pricing in the public consciousness — and implement road pricing that makes entire transportation networks more equitable, rather than less, a new study reveals.
Scrapped JUMP Bikes Raise Questions About Waste in the Micromobility Industry
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There were practical reasons for Uber to recycle dozens of perfectly good e-bikes — but we can still do better.
NACTO Releases Playbook for Fighting COVID-19
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The group's member cities have been working hard to make public space as safe as possible during the pandemic — and the organization just compiled their best strategies
COVID-19 Outdoor Dining Already Squeezing Walkers
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Too many temporary permits let restaurants take sidewalk space without accommodating pedestrians.
Trump Under Fire For Sacking US DOT Watchdog
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President Trump has fired another inspector general — but the first sacking that has broad implications on national transportation policy.
POST-COVID: Safety Isn’t Only About Infrastructure
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It's not too late for cities to prevent a total carmageddon as their COVID-19 lockdowns ease — and they need to think beyond simple infrastructure to get it done.
Federal ‘HEROES Act’ is Super … For Drivers
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Billions and billions for more new roads. And, sure, some money for transit ... but not nearly enough. Call your congressperson!
STUDY: Many Transportation Pros Wrongly Think ‘Distracted Walking’ Kills
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But you know what *does* kill? Distracted driving.