Kea Wilson
Recent Posts
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 Just 15 Percent Could Cut Emissions 12 Percent
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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 More Electric Buses, We Don’t Just Need a Better Battery; We Need a Better 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.
STUDY: COVID-19 Might Finally 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.
Study: Parks in Non-White Neighborhoods Are Half As Large and 5x As Crowded
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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.
Dummköpfe! Audi Blasted for Horrendous Car 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.
COVID May Take 14 Million Cars Off the Road Forever
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But if we don't act fast, they'll come back.
Top Mayors Pledge to Build 15-Minute Cities For COVID-19 Recovery
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It's not enough to give people more space on the sidewalks for social distancing, advocates argue. We also need to give residents places to walk *to* — and specifically, places that help them meet their essential needs.
Protected Bike Lanes that Any City Can Afford
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You don't need to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect cyclists, scooter riders, and other vulnerable road users from car traffic.