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SEE IT! Police Beat Up Cyclist During Black Lives Matter Protest
Why did cops tackle and pummel cyclist Pierce McCaffrey? Apparently, he was cycling too slowly for their taste. And it's all on videotape.
June 8, 2020
Under the Banner of ‘Urbanism’: An Interview With Kristin Jeffers
Kristen Jeffers, the founder and editor-in-chief at the The Black Urbanist, talks to Streetsblog about how land use, planning and transportation systems don't often center black, queer, and feminist voices. And should.
June 3, 2020
City Transport Officials Condemn Police Violence and Affirm Black Lives Matter
A national umbrella group of urban planners carves out a much broader vision for safe streets — one based on justice and safety from police violence.
June 2, 2020
Report: Congestion Pricing Can Be Built For Equity
City leaders can bust myths about congestion pricing in the public consciousness — and implement road pricing that makes entire transportation networks more equitable, rather than less, a new study reveals.
May 29, 2020
‘Take Shack’ No More! Burger Restaurant Gives Back Stolen Sidewalk
The West Village hamburger restaurant that stole half of a city sidewalk has been shamed — and officially warned — into giving back the purloined pavement.
May 29, 2020
Around the USA, The ‘Pleasure Drive’ is Making a COVID Comeback
Driving aimlessly for the pure pleasure of the road is a dangerous and environmentally destructive way to get your kicks — but COVID-19 might normalize it, if we're not careful.
May 27, 2020
Finally, Cities Have a COVID-Era Guidebook for Better Streets (Are You Reading, Mr. Mayor?)
NACTO member cities have been working to make public space as safe as possible during the pandemic — and the organization just compiled their best strategies.
May 22, 2020
Friday’s Headlines: The Real Agenda Edition
We all know the story: More newbie cyclists will mean more carnage if the city doesn't prepare for an influx of cars and newbie cyclists. Plus all the other news.
May 22, 2020
Chinese Study Finds Outdoor Activities Safe From COVID
No, that doesn't mean you don't need to social distance or wear a face mask during walking or biking. But it does mean that there are ways to recreate safely.
May 15, 2020
All the Reasons Why Cops Should Not Be Enforcing Public Health Guidelines
It's not just NYC: The U.S. has a long and disturbing history of imposing bad policies on walkers — and selectively enforcing the good ones.
May 6, 2020
