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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
A Black and White Issue: Lime Confronts the Scooter Racial Divide
The micromobility giant is taking action to fight the disparity — but there isn't much available research to help them explain.
July 24, 2020
Black and Brown Residents Speak to Urgency of Deep Systemic Transformation
"We’re done paying for an institution that produces racism, violence, and poverty," said Carlos Cázares. "We are done talking. It’s time to put money where the people are at."
July 2, 2020
Meet the McCloskeys: How Private Places Act as a Form of Spatial Anti-Blackness in St. Louis
Two white homeowners threatened the lives of Black Lives Matter protesters in on a private street in St. Louis on Sunday, raising new questions about anti-Black racism in pseudo-public space.
July 1, 2020
Op-Ed: Making Black Lives Matter in Street Safety
Our racial-equity lens must foster real policies that can be regularly evaluated and measured.
July 1, 2020
California Transportation Commission Passes Complete Streets Funding and Talks About Equity
It remains to be seen how these discussions will change future decision-making.
June 25, 2020
‘Centering Equity Is a Matter of Life and Death’: Responding to Anti-Black Racism in Urbanism
Five visionary leaders shared their wisdom on how to take antiracist action in the built environment professions. Here are a few of the highlights for Streetsblog readers.
June 25, 2020
Study: AVs May Not Detect Darker-Skinned Pedestrians as Often as Lighter Ones
Driverless cars are worse at detecting darker skin pigments, meaning that autonomous vehicles might not solve the already disproportionate pedestrian death toll faced by black communities, according to a new study.
June 18, 2020
How to Address Anti-Black Racism in Urban Planning
The Canadian Urban Institute recently held an online panel centered around the question of "How do we respond to anti-Black racism in urbanist practices and conversations?"
June 15, 2020
Transportation Planners and Advocates: What Legacy Will You Leave for Racial Justice?
I hope that you make choices today that you will be proud to stand by later in the quest for a more just society.
June 8, 2020
