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Kea Wilson

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Congresswoman’s Driver in Fatal Crash Had History of Troubling Tweets About Driving

By Kea Wilson | Aug 9, 2022 | No Comments
A 27-year-old staffer with a history of troubling tweets about fast driving was behind the wheel during the crash that killed Rep. Jackie Walorski.
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The Problem With EV ‘Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems’ That No One Is Talking About

By Kea Wilson | Aug 5, 2022 | No Comments
The debate over how to make electric vehicles loud enough for non-drivers to hear them is missing critical considerations about the disparate impact of noise pollution in poor communities.
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What Is An ‘E-Bike’ Anyway — And Where Does it Belong on the Road?

By Kea Wilson | Aug 3, 2022 | No Comments
Imagine you’re out walking on a shared-use path in your city, and these vehicles blast through your periphery at 30 miles per hour.
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This Artificial Intelligence Bot is Designing Better Streets Than Some Engineers

By Kea Wilson | Jul 28, 2022 | No Comments
A New York City-based artist is rapidly transforming U.S. streets into walkable paradises with the help of artificial intelligence.
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Can Auto Enthusiasts Help Fight Car Dependency?

By Kea Wilson | Jul 26, 2022 | No Comments
A new video about the dangers of car dependency by a popular automotive vlogger is prompting a conversation about how people who love cars can help dismantle a transportation system that privileges autos above all else.
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How a Transit App for the Blind Could Revolutionize How Everyone Rides

By Kea Wilson | Jul 21, 2022 | No Comments
An app for people with visual impairments could help dismantle one of the steepest barriers that many Americans face.
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The First Step to Ending Pedestrian Deaths? Tax Heavy Cars In Cities

By Kea Wilson | Jul 11, 2022 | No Comments
As American cars have ballooned in size over the past three decades, the menace cars like the GMC truck pose to pedestrians and cyclists has increased in lockstep.
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What the US Can Learn from the European Approach to Controlling Vehicle Emissions

By Kea Wilson | Jul 8, 2022 | No Comments
The US transportation sector isn’t adapting quickly enough to the climate crisis by reducing emissions.
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Why French and US Road Deaths Went In Dramatically Different Directions

By Kea Wilson | Jul 6, 2022 | No Comments
In 2021, almost 43,000 people died in traffic crashes in the U.S. — the most since 2005. This increase is partially attributable to Americans driving more miles than they did in 2020.
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THE BRAKE: Are Would-Be Planners and Engineers on Board With Transportation Reform?

By Kea Wilson | Jun 28, 2022 | No Comments
Planning and engineering students are poised to play a major role in shaping America’s transportation system for decades to come.
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Advocates Decry Proposed ‘Gas Tax Holiday’ — And Offer Alternatives to Ease Pain at the Pump

By Kea Wilson | Jun 24, 2022 | No Comments
Biden urges Congress to give drivers a gas tax “holiday” that experts say won’t even significantly ease pain at the pump.
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Study: We Can’t End Car Dependency Without Disincentivizing Driving

By Kea Wilson | Jun 20, 2022 | No Comments
Motorists who live in auto-centric cities are generally far happier with their daily commutes than sustainable transportation advocates might assume, a new study finds.
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