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Kea Wilson

Recent Posts

How to Bike With Disabilities, Discrimination, and Difference

By Kea Wilson | Oct 30, 2020 | No Comments
When it comes to getting out and enjoying life on two wheels, some of the most intimidating barriers we must confront have less to do with hulking SUVs and more to do with what types of bodies our entire culture is built to suit.

U.S. Auto Insurance Industry Admits Systemic Racism

By Kea Wilson | Oct 23, 2020 | No Comments
Auto insurers charge Black drivers with good records more than white drivers with bad records — among other racist practices. 

Four Ways Cities Can Repeal the Legacy of Robert Moses

By Kea Wilson | Oct 20, 2020 | No Comments
Robert Moses's approach to transportation planning defined American cities for generations. Now, it's time to dismantle that dangerous and racist legacy.

‘The Auto Industry Went Beserk’: Five Questions with Joan Claybrook, Former Head of NHTSA

By Kea Wilson | Oct 16, 2020 | No Comments
The retractable stop-sign, mandatory crash test standards, mandatory airbags and bendable hood ornaments are just a few of Joan Claybrook's traffic safety legacies — but behind the scenes, she pushed for far more.

Riders Haven’t Abandoned Transit During COVID — They’re Taking Fewer Trips: Report

By Kea Wilson | Oct 15, 2020 | No Comments
TransitCenter surveyed 2,200 riders about safety — and makes recommendations for policy makers.

Human Driver of ‘Driverless’ Car Charged in 2018 Ped Death

By Kea Wilson | Sep 17, 2020 | No Comments
In Arizona prosecutor has brought charges of negligent homicide against the first human driver to fail to prevent an imperfect “self-driving” vehicle from killing a pedestrian.

Quarantine Saved US Drivers $22B — And Saved Society Far More

By Kea Wilson | Sep 11, 2020 | No Comments
A massive shift to remote work during national COVID-19 lockdowns saved commuters as much as $22 billion in direct commuting costs — and it saved society nearly as much money in avoided car crashes and carbon outputs. But that's only the tip of the iceberg.

Is a Federal Greenway Act What the U.S. Needs to Recover from COVID-19?

By Kea Wilson | Sep 9, 2020 | No Comments
An effort is underway to build a national network of connected walking and cycle infrastructure — and the organization behind it says a $10 billion federal investment in the project would help the country rebound from the economic ravages of COVID-19 in a way that highway spending never could.

Angie Schmitt: ‘It Was an Injustice That There Wasn’t More Attention’ to Pedestrian Deaths

By Kea Wilson | Aug 27, 2020 | No Comments
Our exclusive interview with the author of "Right of Way" delves into our nation's continuing inability to save the lives of pedestrians — and how Joe Biden could help if elected.

The Law That Could Kill Bike and Scooter Share in California — and Set a Dangerous Precedent For Your State

By Kea Wilson | Aug 25, 2020 | No Comments
Assembly Bill 1286 would functionally ban scooters, e-bikes and other electric-assist modes from the road — if advocates don't speak up.

Top Mayors Pledge to Build 15-Minute Cities For COVID-19 Recovery

By Kea Wilson | Aug 2, 2020 | No Comments
As Washington debates how to begin the process of economic recovery amidst the ongoing pandemic, nine mayors from the U.S. largest cities are getting a head start — by focusing on building neighborhoods where anyone can meet her basic needs without getting in a car.

Protected bike lanes that any city can afford

By Kea Wilson | Jul 29, 2020 | No Comments
You don't need to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect cyclists, scooter riders, and other vulnerable road users from car traffic.
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