Kea Wilson
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Congresswoman’s Driver in Fatal Crash Had History of Troubling Tweets About Driving
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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.
The Problem With EV ‘Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems’ That No One Is Talking About
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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.
What Is An ‘E-Bike’ Anyway — And Where Does it Belong on the Road?
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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.
This Artificial Intelligence Bot is Designing Better Streets Than Some Engineers
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A New York City-based artist is rapidly transforming U.S. streets into walkable paradises with the help of artificial intelligence.
Can Auto Enthusiasts Help Fight Car Dependency?
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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.
How a Transit App for the Blind Could Revolutionize How Everyone Rides
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An app for people with visual impairments could help dismantle one of the steepest barriers that many Americans face.
The First Step to Ending Pedestrian Deaths? Tax Heavy Cars In Cities
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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.
What the US Can Learn from the European Approach to Controlling Vehicle Emissions
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The US transportation sector isn’t adapting quickly enough to the climate crisis by reducing emissions.
Why French and US Road Deaths Went In Dramatically Different Directions
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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.
THE BRAKE: Are Would-Be Planners and Engineers on Board With Transportation Reform?
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Planning and engineering students are poised to play a major role in shaping America’s transportation system for decades to come.
Advocates Decry Proposed ‘Gas Tax Holiday’ — And Offer Alternatives to Ease Pain at the Pump
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Biden urges Congress to give drivers a gas tax “holiday” that experts say won’t even significantly ease pain at the pump.
Study: We Can’t End Car Dependency Without Disincentivizing Driving
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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.