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How Bike/Walk Laws ‘Arrest’ the Mobility of Black Americans

By Kea Wilson | Mar 28, 2023 | No Comments

Black pedestrians, bicyclists and micromobility users are subjected to a far wider array of dangerous laws than many sustainable transportation advocates may realize, a new report finds — and repealing them alone is not enough to guarantee them the freedom of mobility they need and deserve.

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NYC Council Speaker Urges Police to 'Move Away' From Traffic Stops

By Julianne Cuba | Mar 28, 2023 | No Comments

The NYPD should "move away" from police-initiated traffic stops that disproportionately target people of color and can lead to police brutality, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams said on Monday — offering uncharacteristic support for a central pillar of a progressive-wing movement to reform the police department.

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Recent Streetsblog USA posts about police brutality

How Bike/Walk Laws ‘Arrest’ the Mobility of Black Americans

NYC Council Speaker Urges Police to 'Move Away' From Traffic Stops

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