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What will and should Biden-Harris mean for transportation? Experts, advocates weigh in

After the initial euphoria of Saturday’s election result wore off, Streetsblog Chicago reached out to local transportation leaders to get their take on what the Biden-Harris administration will mean for sustainable transportation, based on the candidates’ platform and statements. We also asked these experts and advocates, as well as our readers, what they’d like to […]

John Greenfield

November 9, 2020

What will and should Biden-Harris mean for transportation? Experts, advocates weigh in

Streetsblog NYC |15 Minute Cities

The Streetsblog Interview: Will Norman

A candid conversation with London's bike and pedestrian mayor about saving our cities, beating community boards and putting health first in our transportation systems.

Streetsblog

November 9, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

Chicago businesses: Here’s what’s required to use parking lanes to enable outdoor seating

It turns out that the bureaucratic hoops aren't especially onerous, and they're a relative bargain thanks to the city waiving some of the associated fees.

John Greenfield

October 29, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

A Green New Deal for Illinois Transportation

California just outlawed the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Illinois should go way further than that with a comprehensive plan to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.

Courtney Cobbs

October 1, 2020

Pedestrian Death

Why Your City Doesn’t Map Its Worst Car Crashes

The idea of a "High Injury Network" isn't new. But a surprising number of cities don't bother to map it.

Kea Wilson

September 29, 2020

Streetsblog California |Bicycling

Cali 2035 Gas Car Ban Barely Mentions Non-Drivers

Governor Newsom's executive order calling for cleaner transportation only hints at the most important way to reduce transportation emissions and make life in California better: by encouraging and supporting walking, biking, and transit.

Melanie Curry

September 24, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

Converting parking to people space on 75th helps reenergize Black-owned restaurant strip

The new 75th Street Boardwalk, located between Calumet and Indiana avenues is available for use by eleven local restaurants and businesses.

James Porter

September 10, 2020

Streetsblog Massachusetts |Promoted

Guest Column: ‘Walking School Buses’ Need To Be Part of Schools’ Reopening Plans

Student transportation is one of the largest budget expenses for the Boston Public Schools – and the expense and logistics of busing students is likely to be even more daunting this year, with increased physical distancing requirements from the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, many students who traditionally take buses live within walking distance to their assigned […]

Christian MilNeil

September 9, 2020

15 Minute Cities

Op-Ed: It’s Time to Put Daycare Close to Every Home

A land-use ordinance passed by Seattle City Council marks a first step in increasing access to childcare across the city.

Kea Wilson

August 25, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Equiticity’s Oboi Reed returns to mobility justice work, discusses health challenges

Reed opened up to Streetsblog about the struggle he's faced over the years with clinical depression and why he now feels ready to move forward with transportation advocacy.

Cameron Bolton

August 5, 2020

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