Kea Wilson
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Op-Ed: Why We Are Relaunching the Future of Transportation Caucus
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We are relaunching the Future of Transportation Caucus because our work to build more equitable, accessible, and sustainable transportation systems is far from finished and we cannot miss this opportunity to deliver for our communities.
Viral Video of W. Va. Reporter Struck by Pick-Up Driver on Live TV Should be a Watershed Moment
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A horrifying car crash that aired on live TV shows how the U.S. media normalizes traffic violence, even as it happens in real time.
ANALYSIS: When Speed Cameras Are Racist
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When are automated speed cameras an equitable tool for roadway safety — and when are they speed traps that disincentivize cities from making roadways safe because of the money that's coming in?
That Viral Dodge Ad Isn’t the First Time Automakers Compared Drivers to ‘Predators’
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A new viral Dodge seems like a new low for the notoriously toxic automaker — but it’s just the latest chapter in the company's promotion of the deadliest driving behaviors.
Why Tesla Can Program Its Cars to Break Road Safety Laws
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The controversial automaker introduced a new feature that allows drivers to pick one of three custom driving profiles: "chill," "average," and "assertive."
USPS EV Plan is DOA, Say Advocates
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Sustainability leaders are furious at the United States Postal Service for dragging its feet on ditching gas-powered trucks — and the agency doesn't seem to be considering cargo bikes, either.
New D.C. Law Makes Employers Refund Workers Who Reject Pro-Driving Benefits
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Many employers in Washington, D.C. are now required to pay workers who turn down their company-sponsored parking benefits — a model for other American cities who want to stop incentivizing commuters to drive.
France to Car Buyers: Driving is Bad For Your Health and Community
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A new law will require car advertisers in France to promote walking, cycling, and transit, deepening the already stark contrast between how automobiles are allowed to be marketed in Europe versus car-crazy America.
Streetsblog Watched ‘American Auto’ … So Now You Don’t Have To
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Many Americans would love to watch a competent satire about the sheer absurdity and cruelty of the auto industry. Alas, "American Auto" is not that show.
Yes, Even Walmart Wants to Build Smaller Parking Lots
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At the peak of its parking investment, Walmart was building six parking spaces per thousand square feet of store. But that's changed.
JUST GARBAGE: Watch out for the Bikes that Last Four Months
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While we’re all annoyed when our latest electronic gizmo conks out after just a few months, by now it’s not all that surprising. But a bike? Surely a bike should last longer, right?
Here's how to spot an unfixable bike designed for the dump.
Infrastructure Law Helps Fix Amtrak Funding Woes, Rail Exec. Tells House
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An infusion of $22 billion for Amtrak would allow the system to offer more reliable service, upgrade stations and work on its backlog of deferred maintenance.