Kea Wilson
Recent Posts
Scrapped JUMP Bikes Raise Questions About Waste in the Micromobility Industry
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There were practical reasons for Uber to recycle dozens of perfectly good e-bikes — but we can still do better.
Is the ‘Pleasure Drive’ Making a COVID Comeback?
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Getting behind the wheel has become "outdoor" recreation during COVID-19.
COVID-19 Outdoor Dining Already Squeezing Walkers
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Too many temporary permits let restaurants take sidewalk space without accommodating pedestrians.
Post-COVID: Safety Isn’t Only About Infrastructure
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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.
Federal ‘HEROES Act’ is Super … For Drivers
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Billions and billions for more new roads. And, sure, some money for transit ... but not nearly enough. Call your congressperson!
Many Transportation Pros Wrongly Think ‘Distracted Walking’ Kills
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But you know what *does* kill? Distracted driving.
Don’t Bring Back Cash for Clunkers Because of COVID-19
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"Cash for Clunkers" was a clunker of a policy. Let's not repeat that mistake.
Lime Just Became the Biggest Micromobility Company in the World
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Let's unpack last week's Uber-Lime deal. It's not as weird as it sounds.
Speeding Isn’t the Only Dangerous Driving Behavior on the Rise During COVID-19
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New data suggests that drivers aren't just speeding up on our empty roads — they're also braking harder, scrolling cell phones longer, and crashing more.
How Bad Might the Post-Pandemic Carpocalypse Be?
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Travel times will rise dramatically — and by as much as 42 minutes each way in San Francisco! — if cities don't encourage residents to return public buses and trains and stay out of their cars when the coronavirus pandemic is over.
The Problem With Just Giving Streets to Restaurants
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Let's get creative with the 70 percent of public space dedicated to storing and moving cars. There are a ton of extraordinary things the public can do with that valuable real estate.
People Are Still Riding the Bus During COVID-19 — and We Need To Protect Them
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If people are taking buses, bus systems will need support for more rear-door boarding, protective gear for workers, cleanings, hazard pay, increased service to reduce crowding.