Coronavirus
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Walk SF Urges City not to Allow Return to Pre-COVID Traffic Violence
The tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic came with one positive aspect: the shutdown meant a drop in traffic-related pollution and a reduction in traffic violence and deaths. However, as advocates for safe streets expected and feared, with the economy partially re-opened, too many people are dying in traffic collisions once again.
July 31, 2020
COVID Cut Car Pollution Less in Low-Income Communities
Fine-particle air pollution has decreased across the US, but poor and minority communities are still the most polluted
July 31, 2020
County Supervisors Moving Forward with Re-Imagine L.A. and Other Key Justice Initiatives
Reimagine L.A. would shift funds from law enforcement into community programs. Also approved were establishing a county antiracist agenda, and extending an eviction moratorium and legal assistance to immigrants.
July 27, 2020
Don’t Let the School Bus Be COVID-19’s Next Victim
Transit advocates warn that the country is at risk of losing a huge segment of one of the single largest forms of public transportation we have — which would be a disaster for traffic safety and equity.
July 13, 2020
Do You Feel Safe Riding Bay Area Transit?
Advocacy groups and agencies talk about COVID safety and transit
July 10, 2020
Commentary: Afraid of COVID on Transit? Then Wear Your Damn Mask
The struggle to convince people transit is safe isn't really about clean trains and buses--it's about changing our culture
June 16, 2020
Evictions Still on Hold, For Now: Judicial and Legislative Moves
California's Judicial Council declined to lift the temporary eviction moratorium, and a bill was introduced that would codify eviction protections beyond the judicial ban on serving eviction notices.
June 12, 2020
How Californians Can Support Community Bicycle Shops
Community bike shops empower people to build and repair their own bikes. Often located in disadvantaged communities, they usually provide training, shared tools, and a supportive atmosphere.
June 11, 2020
Don’t Blame Protestors if COVID-19 Cases Spike in the Coming Weeks
Don't fall for it. Don't blame the protestors. Don't blame Black Lives Matter.
June 9, 2020
SFMTA Plans for COVID Traffic Realities
Agency takes a hard look at how the city's economy and the transportation system it relies on can function as the pandemic continues
June 8, 2020
