Recent Streetsblog USA posts about COVID-19

New York City has found the money for mask dispensers like these — but without a national mask mandate on transit, it's unclear how many riders across the country will be wearing face coverings. Source: MTA via Creative Commons.

Even With COVID, Trump Blocks Transit Mask Mandate

By Kea Wilson | Oct 7, 2020 | No Comments

The Trump administration declined the request from a prominent transit workers' union the same day the President was admitted to a tax payer-funded hospital for coronavirus.

Road Fatality Rates Reach Highest Level in 15 Years

By Kea Wilson | Oct 1, 2020 | No Comments

It's official: walkers who ventured outdoors during COVID-19 lockdowns had a greater chance of being killed on our autocentric roads than any time in the past 15 years despite historic declines in driving.

Report: Three Million People Could Lose Transit Access

By Kea Wilson | Sep 29, 2020 | No Comments

And Black, brown and low-income city residents will bear the brunt.

Chicago Commuter Line Offers 'Mask Optional' Car

By John Greenfield | Sep 23, 2020 | No Comments

Is the commuter railroad's unique approach to dealing with COVID deniers on trains completely misguided, or so gosh darn irrational that it just might work?

We Don't Need Drive-Thrus — Even During COVID

By Daniel Herriges | Sep 23, 2020 | No Comments

Drive-thrus are terrible for pedestrians, congestion, and more – and we've found better alternatives during the pandemic.

This holiday light display was installed in the Green Bay botanical gardens — but cities might be wise to add beautiful, stroll-friendly features to their Open Streets events this winter. Source: Creative Commons.

Four Ways To Keep Moving in a Pandemic Winter

By Kea Wilson | Sep 23, 2020 | No Comments

Many forms of indoor entertainment won't be safe this winter — which means it's past time to make outdoor transportation and recreation safe for all.

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