Kea Wilson
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Why Some Dangerous Drivers Keep Their Licenses
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A new short form documentary from the Boston Globe exposes how a loophole in the national driver's license compact is keeping drivers who have killed on U.S. roads.
Decoding Trump’s Racist ‘War on Suburbs’ Rhetoric
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Trump claimed that an Obama housing rule was forcing communities to build high-density, low-income buildings in suburbia — or, as Trump put it, "mak[ing] sure there is no escape" from "the crime and chaos [found] in Democrat-run cities."
Increasing E-Bike Adoption Could Cut Emissions 12%
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A new study shows that just a 15-percent shift to electric bicycles in Portland would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 12 percent.
To Get Electric Buses, We Need a New Electric Grid
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Electric buses have struggled to gain a foothold in the U.S. because their batteries aren't strong enough to travel on our sprawling roads. The answer, according to one company: build mini power-plants along the route.
COVID-19 Might Get City Planners Out of Their Cars
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If city planners really do start walking or biking to work, that's better for the rest of us.
Four Facts on Kamala Harris’s Transportation Record
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The California senator isn't a flawless street safety advocate, but some of her history is making transportation advocates hopeful.
Should the U.S. Try Madrid's Cycling Approach?
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The Madrid Model of "slow" lanes in the middle of roads could rival the Scandinavian model of protected lanes that separate cyclists from traffic altogether — if Americans will have it.
Study: Parks in Non-White Areas Are Half As Large
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When we allow car-focused infrastructure to strangle urban parklands, we endanger vulnerable lives in more ways than one.
Canada Backs Active Transport as COVID Response
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It's a great innovation, but not every Canuck is happy about it — even among sustainable transportation advocates.
Why Advocates Blast Audi For This Ad
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With one simple image, the German auto manufacturer ignited a firestorm — in more ways than one.
Do E-Scooters Need A Long-Term Lease Option?
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A new start-up is betting on yes — but some advocates have questions about equity.
VIDEO: How Car Dominance Makes Non-White Neighborhoods Hotter
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If you've ever noticed that disinvested, predominantly Black neighborhoods just *feel* hotter than the tree-lined blocks of predominantly white communities...well, it's not just your imagination.