Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Coronavirus

Photo: ##http://www.northiowajournal.com/2011/10/teach-teens-to-drive-safely-and-save-their-lives/##The North Iowa Journal##

Why Preventing Car Crashes Saves Everyone Money

By Kea Wilson | | No Comments
Deaths from traffic violence have declined sharply because of the COVID-19 shutdown — and a new study shows that states and their residents are seeing a financial benefit. But don’t get too excited: Drivers likely got the most savings. Researchers at the University of California Davis found that California and its residents saved a collective […]
Boarding through the rear door is difficult for passengers with mobility challenges. Photo: Imelda March

Rear-Door Boarding Leaves Disabled Riders Stranded

By John Greenfield | | No Comments
This post originally appeared on Streetsblog Chicago and is republished here with permission. CTA bus drivers have every right to be concerned about their health during COVID-19. Even with plummeting transit ridership, dozens of people are riding their vehicles every day, creating the potential for viral exposure. Several CTA employees have tested positive for the […]
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