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‘Essential’ Work Demands Put Areas of Color at Risk
While much of the nation is staying at home to minimize the risks of COVID-19 transmission, the essential workers who continue to deliver our basic needs are still commuting to their jobs. That puts them at risk.
April 27, 2020
We Shouldn’t Have To Say This: Expanding Sidewalks Does Not Spread COVID-19
There are some city leaders who fear that if they make streets too pedestrian-friendly, it will encourage walkers to crowd the streets, spreading the virus more. It won't. Here's why.
April 27, 2020
No, Cars Did Not Save Us from the Worst of Coronavirus
April 24, 2020
R.I.P. Bike Lane Hater John Forester, a Worthy Adversary
While Forester's anti-bike lane credo ran contrary to much of what Streetsblog stands for, you still have to respect his tenacity.
April 24, 2020
Contest Needs You to Create Better Bike Lane Barriers
We need something better than either bulky, expensive, and profoundly ugly concrete bollards, or shrimpy, plastic poles that drivers can plow straight over.
April 23, 2020
Talking Headways Podcast: How Oakland Got it So Right
This week, we talk to a key official in Oakland, who explains how the city is creating the nation's biggest open-streets network practically overnight. Are you listening, Mayor de Blasio?
April 23, 2020
How to Tell Stories That Compel People to Stand Up For Safe Streets — Even During COVID-19
Streetsblog USA's Kea Wilson is a guest on a new podcast over at the Active Towns Initiative.
April 22, 2020
Californians Laugh As Mayor Says LA Drivers are Better
April 22, 2020
Friday’s Headlines
Ride-sharing deaths. Sacramento speeders. And all the day's news — sponsored by the Shared Mobility Summit!
March 6, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines
Amtrak has a new boss. Don't fear coronavirus on the bus. Plus all the other national news — sponsored by the Shared Mobility Summit!
March 5, 2020