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We Need More Data on Walking During COVID-19
The data we've got aren't painting the full picture — and we need more of it to help shape good policy.
April 28, 2020
‘Essential’ Work Demands Put Neighborhoods of Color at Risk
While much of the nation is staying at home to minimize the risks of COVID-19 transmission, the essential workers who continue to deliver our basic needs are still commuting to their jobs. That puts them at risk.
April 28, 2020
Evicted During COVID-19: “I Have Been Homeless for 20 Days…What’s Going to Happen to Me?”
A true eviction moratorium might have kept Miguel housed and stable; now he fears for his mental health and his ability to get back on his feet
April 27, 2020
No, Cars Did Not Save California from the Worst of Coronavirus
California's favorite blowhard blames high density and "crowded subway trains and buses" for the fact that New York has endured some 25 times as many deaths from the pandemic as California
April 27, 2020
We Shouldn’t Have to Say This: Expanding Sidewalks Does Not Spread COVID-19
There are some city leaders who fear that if they make streets too pedestrian-friendly, it will encourage walkers to crowd the streets, spreading the virus more. It won't. Here's why.
April 27, 2020
Commentary: Let Bikes on the Bay Bridge
Even under COVID-19, Bay Area policies encourage people to drive. Let's show we're changing by allowing bikes to cross the bridge
April 24, 2020
San Diego Study: Transit Remains Essential for Essential Workers
Circulate San Diego used census data to determine that many of the people still riding transit are going to and from jobs deemed "essential" under stay-at-home rules
April 23, 2020
Talking Headways Podcast: How Oakland Got it So Right
This week, we talk to a key official in Oakland, who explains how the city is creating the nation's biggest open-streets network practically overnight.
April 23, 2020
MTC Votes on Federal Relief Allocation: No Set Aside for Worker, Rider Protections
Advocates had asked the commission to set aside five percent of the money to provide COVID-19 protective equipment and sanitation for transit workers and riders. The commissioners demurred, saying they didn't want to micromanage the transit agencies.
April 22, 2020
San Francisco Picks ‘Slow Streets’
S.F. Mayor follows Oakland's lead and picks streets for exercise during COVID-19 lockdown. Through traffic will be banned
April 21, 2020
