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Kea Wilson

Kea Wilson is Senior Editor for Streetsblog USA. She has more than a dozen years experience as a writer telling emotional, urgent and actionable stories that motivate average Americans to get involved in making their cities better places. She is also a novelist, cyclist, and affordable housing advocate. She lives in St. Louis, MO. For tips, submissions, and general questions, reach out ther at kea@streetsblog.org, on X at @streetsblogkea, or on Bluesky @keawilson.bsky.social.

This Company Wants to Electrify Bikes Faster Than Ever Before

For just $100 and a small monthly subscription, this company hopes to get the world on e-bikes — by leveraging the bikes they already have.

March 10, 2025

Four Easy Ways to Fight Back Against Trump’s Transit Attacks Right Now

Overwhelmed by the onslaught of bad federal transportation news? Here are four concrete ways you can start fighting back — and some tools to help you do it.

March 5, 2025

Do Women and Caregivers Need More From The ‘Mobility Hub’?

It's one of the buzziest planning concepts around. So why is there so little research on how well "mobility hubs" work for women and caregivers?

March 5, 2025

Could the Comeback of the U.S. Pedestrian Mall Start on Bourbon St.?

A recent terror attack has reignited an old conversation about pedestrianizing an iconic street — and whether other U.S. communities should do it, too.

March 3, 2025

What Trump and Musk’s Deregulatory Blitz Could Mean for Auto Safety

Auto safety regulations are in the crosshairs — but Elon Musk may make out like, well, like an oligarch.

February 27, 2025

What Do We Really Know About Drivers Who Kill Pedestrians?

America knows exactly who the average pedestrian who dies in a car crash is. But what about the driver who kills him?

February 26, 2025

‘Complete Streets’ Webpage Falls Prey To Trump Purge

Some of the most basic technical resources cities use to build bike lanes and sidewalks were housed on a single government website, which was scrubbed shortly after Trump's inauguration. Now, advocates are scrambling to replace them.

February 24, 2025

Is the Intercity Bus About To Have Its Big Moment?

Intercity bus had an unexpectedly strong year — and some analysts think even greater things are on the horizon.

February 20, 2025

Are We Starting to Treat Plane Crashes The Way We Treat Car Crashes?

As aviation disasters pile up, is America in the midst of a culture shift in transportation safety — and what would that mean for advocates on the ground?

February 19, 2025