Kea Wilson
Recent Posts
Study: Car Ownership Doesn’t Help Black Workers’ Commutes
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It still takes Black workers 22 minutes longer to get to work every week than their White counterparts — it's probably not possible to speed up those commutes in urban areas with automotive strategies alone.
It’s 4:20 Somewhere: Can We Stop Stoned Driving Without Ending Car Dependency?
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No one wants drivers to drive under the influence of marijuana — but they won't without accompanying systemic change that gives residents other options to get around when they've danced to the Doobie Brothers.
The 12 Best Ways to Get Cars out of Cities, Ranked
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The vehicles on our streets, primarily the not-so-humble passenger car, are killing us.
Study: Today’s EV Tax Credits Might Actually Increase Emissions
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America's approach to incentivizing electric vehicle adoption may actually increase emissions in the long run, a new study finds.
Can ‘Buses-As-Flights’ Get Americans Out of Cars — And Planes?
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U.S. airlines are beginning to contract with bus companies to run on-the-ground "flights" between nearby cities — and its prompting a conversation among advocates.
UN Climate Report: We Can’t Solve Global Warming Without More Walking
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We need to build walkable, mixed- use communities as a key strategy in fighting climate change.
How to Paint Your Own Crosswalk In Your Neighborhood (Hypothetically)
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A secretive group is painting crosswalks in Los Angeles where they say the city has failed to provide basic infrastructure to protect walkers — so it's worth noting the wealth of resources available to would-be tactical urbanists.
Buttigieg’s New Emissions Standards Fail to Close ‘Light Truck Loophole’
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U.S. DOT announced new emissions rules last week — but, once again, the strictest standards won't apply to the biggest, dirtiest cars.
America’s Best Bus Stops: Small-City Heroes
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Smaller bus systems may not get as much attention as big city transit, but they should! Please vote.
Electric Bicycle Incentives Go Local, But Feds Can Do More
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Unfortunately, federal leaders still have a ways to go — many legislators have yet to acknowledge the e-bike’s demonstrated ability to replace car trips.
Ten Ways the U.S. Can Cut Gas Reliance Right Now (But Probably Can’t)
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A top intergovernmental organization released a 10-point plan to cut gasoline use worldwide in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine — but the U.S. will have trouble actually implementing it without an upheaval on our national transportation culture.
What An Ideal Green New Deal for Transportation Might Look Like
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A truly green new deal must focus on reducing the amount Americans drive, a new report argues — and doing so will take an unprecedented portfolio of investments into sustainable modes.