Kea Wilson
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Quarantine Saved US Drivers $22B — and Society More
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A massive shift to remote work during national COVID-19 lockdowns saved commuters as much as $22 billion in direct commuting costs — and it saved society nearly as much money in avoided car crashes and carbon outputs. But that's only the tip of the iceberg.
Why the U.S. Needs a Federal Greenway Act
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A new effort is underway to build a massive national network of connected walking and cycle infrastructure— and the organization behind it says a $10 billion federal investment in the project would help the country rebound from the economic ravages of COVID-19 in a way that highway spending never could.
8 Ways To Make School Buses Safer During COVID-19
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Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on The Conversation and is republished here with permission. The school bus industry is still calling for more relief funding from Congress to implement safety recommendations like these; learn more about their efforts and how you can support them here. Short trips. Masks for everyone. Far fewer passengers than […]
COVID-19 Isn’t Dampening Enthusiasm for Labor Day Driving
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Car sales are recovering even as coronavirus rises — and the fact that more people want to buy sedans isn't necessarily good news.
How Cop ‘Courtesy Cards’ Keep Dangerous Drivers on the Roads
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NYC PBA and its ilk feed traffic violence across the nation with a corrupt perk.
Ten Cities Get Grants for Open Streets and COVID-Resilience
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The winners of a new grant will seek put roads to their highest and best use at this historic moment: helping the most undeserved residents of our cities.
How To Get More People on E-Bikes
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It will take a different kind of advocacy to increase e-bike adoption in the U.S. — and the whole cycling community might be better for it.
NHTSA Still Thinks Cops Can Make Cyclists and Peds Safer
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There's just one thing missing from the federal agency's "idea book" on enhancing police support for road safety : any acknowledgement of the existence of violent structural racism.
Micromobility Trips Exploding — But Bikeshares Lag
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Scooters are driving the recent micromobility revolution — but don't count out the humble bike just yet.
Angie Schmitt: Pedestrian Deaths Are ‘An Injustice’
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Our exclusive interview with the author of "Right of Way" delves into our nation's continuing inability to save the lives of pedestrians — and how Joe Biden could help if elected.
Bus Ridership Plummeted Even Before COVID-19
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Hint: It's not because riders simply don't like mass surface transit.
Op-Ed: It’s Time to Put Daycares Within Walking Distance of Every Home
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A land-use ordinance passed by Seattle City Council marks a first step in increasing access to childcare across the city.