Kea Wilson
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NACTO Drops Playbook for Fighting COVID-19
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The group's member cities have been working hard to make public space as safe as possible during the pandemic — and the organization just compiled their best strategies.
COVID-19 Outdoor Dining Already Squeezing Walkers
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Cities across America are making space for socially-distanced dining on sidewalks — but they're not all doing a great job of leaving space for socially-distanced walking in the same spaces.
Trump Under Fire For Sacking US DOT Watchdog
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President Trump has fired another inspector general — but the first sacking that has broad implications on national transportation policy.
POST-COVID: Safety Isn’t Only About Infrastructure
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It's not too late for cities to prevent a total carmageddon as their COVID-19 lockdowns ease — and they need to think beyond simple infrastructure to get it done.
Federal ‘HEROES Act’ is Super … For Drivers
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Billions and billions for more new roads. And, sure, some money for transit ... but not nearly enough. Call your congressperson!
Pandemic or No, Cincinnati Wants More Transit — And Votes to Fund It
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"By saying yes to our transportation system, Cincinnati [is] poised for growth and improved access to jobs, education, health care and all that our region has to offer," says one city booster.
Chinese Study Finds Outdoor Activities Safe From COVID
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No, that doesn't mean you don't need to social distance or wear a face mask during walking or biking.
STUDY: Many Transportation Pros Wrongly Think ‘Distracted Walking’ Kills
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But you know what *does* kill? Distracted driving.
Don’t Bring Back Cash for Clunkers Because of COVID-19
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It was a terrible program in 2009, and it will be even worse during a pandemic.
We Can’t Afford a Repeat of the 2009 Auto Bailout
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Three members of Congress are pushing the feds to provide financial relief to automakers during COVID-19. That didn't go so well 11 years ago.
Lime Just Became the Biggest Micromobility Company in the World
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Let's unpack last week's Uber-Lime deal. It's not as weird as it sounds.
Speeding Isn’t the Only Dangerous Driving Behavior On the Rise During COVID-19
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Drivers aren’t just speeding up on our empty roads — they’re also braking harder, scrolling cell phones longer, and crashing more, new data show.