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Covering the movement to end car dependency and improve biking, walking and transit in America.

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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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When Should Cities Take Away Dangerous Drivers’ Cars?

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Distracted Driving

St. Louis Lawmakers Refuse to Ban Legislating While Driving … While Driving

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ANALYSIS: When Speed Cameras Are Racist

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Advocates Debate Role of Education and Enforcement in Safe Systems Approach

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America's Most Toxic Car Ad

America’s Most Toxic Car Ads: Greenwashing Edition

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Wyatt Gordon

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Will Virginia’s New Plan Slow Down Drivers?

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STUDY: Police Stops Don’t Stop Car Crashes

Streetsblog California Editor Melanie Curry has been thinking about transportation, and how to improve conditions for bicyclists, since her early days commuting by bike to UCLA long ago. She was Managing Editor at the East Bay Express, and edited Access Magazine for the University of California Transportation Center. She also earned her Masters in City Planning from UC Berkeley.

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California Won’t Be Getting Speed Enforcement Cameras

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OPINION: Treat Traffic Violence Like Other Violence

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Do Traffic Fines Make Streets Safer — And At What Cost?