Kea Wilson
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Ten Ways the U.S. Could Cut Gas Reliance Right Now (But Probably Won’t)
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A top intergovernmental organization released a 10-point plan to cut gasoline use worldwide in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which the group says will put the planet on track to meet its broader emissions-reduction goals.
America’s Best Bus Stops Round 1: Natural Wonders
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Great bus stops don’t grow on trees — but a lot of them sure do have a lot of greenery.
Study: Megacar Drivers Up to 4x More Likely to Hit Walkers While Turning
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SUVs and pick-up truck drivers are three to four times more likely to hit a pedestrian when they make a turn than the drivers of smaller cars, a new study finds.
These Aren’t America’s Best Bus Stops… But We Still Love Them
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You still have a little time to submit your nomination for our America’s Best Bus Stops contest — and we’ve got a little last-minute inspiration for you.
Survey: 80 Percent of Motorists Say They’ll Drive Less As Gas Prices Soar
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In a new AAA survey released on Thursday, a staggering 59 percent of motorists said they would “make changes to their driving habits or lifestyle if the cost of gas rose to $4 per gallon.”
Advocates to Biden: Car Dependence — Not Gas Prices — Is America’s Real Crisis
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President Biden’s announcement that the U.S. will stop importing Russian oil has sustainable transportation advocates urging leaders to take action before surging gas prices overwhelm American families.
America: Show Us Your Best Bus Stops!
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For 2022 only, we’re inviting you to send us your submissions for America’s Best Bus Stop.
St. Louis Lawmakers Refuse to Ban Legislating While Driving … While Driving
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St. Louis’s controversial decision to vote down a resolution that would have banned legislators from voting over Zoom while driving.
USDOT Tackles Overlooked Barriers to ‘Complete Streets’ — And Sparks Debate
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No “complete streets” policy will truly be complete until federal agencies dismantle the systems that make it so hard to build safe transportation networks in the first place.
THE BRAKE: Why Road Diets Fail — And How to Help Them Win
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Two communities each planned to calm an ultra-wide, ultra-dangerous road with the support of the vast majority of the residents they asked, only to have those plans scuttled in the face of vocal opposition.
Colo. Traffic Engineers Walk (And Roll) a Mile In a Pedestrian’s Shoes
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A walk was organized specifically to draw attention to the dangers experienced by people who walk and roll on Denver’s streets.
THE BRAKE: Why There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Car Accident’
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The phrase "car accident" has become so ubiquitous in American life that most people don't blink when they hear it, at least if they're not a street safety advocate who understands just how much damage that term has done.