Coronavirus
Streetsblog California
We Can Have Public Process Without Public Meetings
As cities and towns across Massachusetts embrace increasingly strict “social distancing” measures to try and slow the spread of COVID-19, hundreds of public meetings across the state are being cancelled and major public planning initiatives have been put on hold while governments scramble to address the mounting public health crisis.
March 16, 2020
If You Need to Ride Transit During the Pandemic, Do it. If You Don’t, Avoid it.
If you don't need to use public transportation during the pandemic, do the right thing and avoid riding it, which will make conditions safer for those who have no other option.
March 16, 2020
Advocates and the Pandemic
It's difficult to know what to do as a professional advocate, but here's some perspective and a look at developing policies for work-at-home
March 13, 2020
Taking the Lead on Protecting Low-Income and Unhoused Residents During Coronavirus Crisis
Washing stations, eviction bans, paid leave, continuing school meals--city and state governments are working on a patchwork of protections for people affected by a cancelled economy.
March 12, 2020
Riding Transit During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Los Angeles may be weeks or months away from major large-scale virus impacts, but fear, apprehension, anticipation, expectation, hoarding, and even racism, discrimination, and paranoia are already present.
March 12, 2020
