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People Are Still Riding the Bus During COVID-19 — and We Need To Protect Them
If people are taking buses, bus systems will need support for more rear-door boarding, protective gear for workers, cleanings, hazard pay, increased service to reduce crowding.
April 30, 2020
Car Dependency Helped Build the Modern Nursing Home Landscape. During COVID-19, It’s Killing our Seniors.
The elderly are among the highest risk groups for dying of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. The car-focused world many of them live in just makes it worse.
April 30, 2020
We Shouldn’t Have To Say This: Expanding Sidewalks Does Not Spread COVID-19
There are some city leaders who fear that if they make streets too pedestrian-friendly, it will encourage walkers to crowd the streets, spreading the virus more. It won't. Here's why.
April 27, 2020
San Diego Study: Transit Remains Essential for Essential Workers
Circulate San Diego used census data to determine that many of the people still riding transit are going to and from jobs deemed "essential" under stay-at-home rules
April 24, 2020
Don’t be a Livable Streets Jerk
Thoughtful transportation advocacy requires intersectionality and a willingness to listen.
April 23, 2020
CA Announces 2020 Transit Infrastructure Capital Grants
$500 million awarded towards 17 projects - including rail, people-mover, BRT, electric bus and more
April 21, 2020
Pandemic Underscores Difficulties Accessing Transportation for People with Disabilities
Everyone still needs to access essentials, whether it is groceries or medical care. Some people with disabilities are having an especially hard time figuring out how to do so safely.
April 21, 2020
California Prepares For July 1 Planning Shift from Car Delay to Induced Travel
Starting July 1, the California Environmental Quality Act will require projects in California to account for how many new miles of automobile travel they produce (VMT), rather than how much congestion they produce (LOS)
April 20, 2020
The ‘Social Distancing Machine’ Proves We Need Wider Sidewalks Now
A group of Toronto performance artists/placemakers are behind this genius video.
April 17, 2020
Op-Ed: Mobility Justice Amid COVID-19
Collectivism is the only way we will survive this moment. A manifesto from the Untokening network.
April 15, 2020
