Kea Wilson
Recent Posts
What The Proposed GHG Rule Will (And Won’t) Do for the Climate
| | No Comments
Federal regulators want local governments to track transportation sector emissions — but they can't do much to force communities to reduce those emissions, never mind doing so in ways that would address the other damages of car dependency, experts say.
THE BRAKE: Are Would-Be Planners and Engineers on Board With Transportation Reform?
| | No Comments
Planning and engineering students are poised to play a major role in shaping America's transportation system for decades. But do they agree with sustainable transportation advocates about what that future should look like?
Advocates Decry Proposed ‘Gas Tax Holiday’ — And Offer Alternatives to Ease Pain at the Pump
| | No Comments
As President Biden urges Congress to give drivers a gas tax "holiday" that experts say won't even significantly ease pain at the pump, advocates are urging him to give Americans emergency relief from car dependency instead.
Vehicle-Into-Building Crashes 40% Higher Than Previously Thought
| | No Comments
U.S. drivers ram their cars into buildings about 100 times every single day, according to revised new estimates – and while that's 40 more daily collisions than previously thought, some experts suspect it may still be an undercount.
Study: We Can’t End Car Dependency Without Disincentivizing Driving
| | No Comments
Bad news, livable streets people: Motorists are generally far happier with their daily commutes than we are — an indication that investing in transit, biking and walking alone won't get drivers out of their cars.
Fed. AV Crash Report Underscores How Little We Know About Robocar Safety
| | No Comments
Cars with advanced vehicle automation systems are involved in far more crashes than previously known — and automakers should be compelled to provide far more data to federal regulators to provide a clearer picture of the impact of this emerging technology on U.S. roads, safety advocates say.
How To Save the Lives of Unhoused Pedestrians
| | No Comments
A disproportionate number of unhoused pedestrians are being killed in car crashes across America — and protecting this uniquely vulnerable group will require a set of strategies that both include and exceed even the conventional street safety playbook, a new study argues.
THE BRAKE: Why Every City Needs a Car Master Plan
| | No Comments
So why do transportation leaders spend so much time drafting "pedestrian master plans" and "bike master plans" without accompanying "car master plans" aimed at building a world where fewer people get behind the wheel?
The 3 Secret Ingredients To Building Bike Networks Fast
| | No Comments
A handful of cities across America are building out bike lane networks faster than ever before — and the secret ingredient isn't concrete and paint, but strong partnerships and even stronger public messaging, a new analysis argued
Why It’s So Hard To Visit National Parks Without A Car
| | No Comments
Another National Parks season is upon us — but for people who don't, can't, or simply choose not to drive, many of these natural wonders will remain firmly out of reach.
American Auto Regulation Isn’t a ‘Model’ for Gun Regulation; It’s a Cautionary Tale
| | No Comments
No, NY Times, the auto industry is not the best model for reforming gun laws in this country. In fact, road violence is up, too.
More States — and the Feds — Are Getting into Zoning Reform for Sustainable Transport
| | No Comments
New efforts by federal and state authorities to encourage the construction of housing in walkable and transit-rich communities suggests that many cities' best chance at progressive zoning reform will come from the top down, rather than the grass roots.