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Protests Lay Bare Structural Racism in Transit Policing

Even after COVID-19, the governor and MTA doubled down on hiring more cops for the subway. Will a popular movement open a debate about the control of public space?

Kafui Attoh

June 4, 2020

Protests Lay Bare Structural Racism in Transit Policing

Streetsblog Chicago |Events

Op-Ed: Police Have Always Limited Black People’s Mobility and Safety in Public Space

This moment is an opportunity to redefine the role of police and center Black lives, our freedom, and our movement through spaces.

David Zegeye

June 3, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Eyes on the Street

CPD Order Streetsblog to Stop Filming Arrest

A minor encounter with Chicago Police Department officers underscored the importance of making sure police follow laws protecting freedom of the press.

John Greenfield

June 3, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |NYPD

IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Black New Yorkers Talk About Their Fear in Public Space

Many are walking the walk — but only minorities are feeling the fear.

Steven Vago

June 2, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Closing Public Restrooms During COVID Hurts Mobility

The lack of public restrooms available during the pandemic is a major challenge for families with young kids, pregnant people, delivery workers, and others. How can we address that?

Kirsten Lambert

June 2, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Citi Bike

Micromobility Shut Downs During Curfews

Gov. Cuomo's 11 p.m.-to-5 a.m. curfew allows essential workers to drive their cars — but it doesn't allow them to rent a Citi Bike or Revel scooter, Streetsblog has learned.

Gersh Kuntzman

June 1, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Chicago Suspends Transit Service During Protests

The nationwide protests that started this weekend were born out of anger regarding systemic racism. Unfortunately in response to these protests, Mayor Lightfoot has that transit austerity is the best response.

Courtney Cobbs

June 1, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Op/Ed

Op-Ed: Let People March In the Streets

We must recognize the ad-hoc nature of the urban streetscape. Yes, our avenues can move bicycles, busses, trucks, cars and pedestrians but they can also propel our democracy.

Shabazz Stuart

June 1, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Andrew Cuomo

How On Earth Will NYC Move People After COVID-19?

Will the city be shut down by gridlock on June 8 and beyond? Here's our exhaustive preview.

Dave Colon

June 1, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |NYPD

NYPD Out of Control: Videos Depict Cops Ramming Squad Cars into Protesters

Police are using their squad cars as deadly weapons in their response on Saturday to protesters decrying police violence against people of color, most recently the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Gersh Kuntzman

May 30, 2020

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