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Letter From Norway: Here’s How to Do Outdoor Eating Right This Winter

Charles Komanoff is a national expert on congestion pricing and traffic modeling, and is the former head of Transportation Alternatives. He is a longtime Streetsblog contributor. Reach him at <a href="mailto:komanoff@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">komanoff@gmail.com</a>.

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KOMANOFF: Restaurant Patio Heaters Will Be a Net Gain for the Climate

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 previously worked at Strong Towns, and currently lives in St. Louis, MO. Kea can be reached at <a href="mailto:kea@streetsblog.org">kea@streetsblog.org</a> or on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/streetsblogkea">@streetsblogkea</a>. Please reach out to her with tips and submissions.

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Ten Cities To Use Open Streets As Tools for Equity And COVID-Resilience

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School Outdoor Space is Limited in NYC — By Cars

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NYC ‘Open Streets’ Are In Wealthier Neighborhoods

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NYC ‘Cool Streets’ Program Marred By Danger: Cars

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KOMANOFF: New York Times Starts Embracing ‘Future without Cars’

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Op-Ed: ‘Open Streets’ Isn’t Working for Everyone

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Op-Ed: The Dangers of Privatizing Public Space