Kea Wilson

Getting behind the wheel has become "outdoor" recreation during COVID-19.

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.

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.

President Trump has fired another inspector general — but the first sacking that has broad implications on national transportation policy.

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.

It started with the closing of bike shops.

Billions and billions for more new roads. And, sure, some money for transit ... but not nearly enough. Call your congressperson!

Many people think the only Americans regularly relying on transit to reach jobs and services live in big cities. Yet the majority of counties with high rates of zero-car households are rural. In fact, more than one million households in predominantly rural counties do not have access to a vehicle. Rural Americans without cars face unique barriers and they deserve a tailored approach to their transit needs rather than just assuming they can or will drive everywhere.

"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.

Almost no one who contracted the novel coronavirus in China during the early days of the pandemic became infected in an outdoor setting, a new study finds — which is promising news for bikers and walkers.