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An illustration of Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo's "15-Minute Neighborhood" concept. Courtesy of Paris en Commun.

Guest Column: Rush Hour Is Over – So What Comes Next?

By Jarred Johnson | May 26, 2020 | No Comments

If we keep equity, sustainability, public health, and livability as our guiding principles, we can build a better world, even if it looks a little different than our vision from a few months ago.

Photo by Doug Kerr, licensed under Creative Commons BY-SA 2.0.

Guest Column: Mobility, Disability, and Diversity During the Pandemic

By Punita Arora | May 18, 2020 | No Comments

Everyone gains, regardless of ability or disability, when all can share access to a car, public transport, and other support services. These essentials, and the freedoms that make them possible, allow us to gather for a greater good.

A CharlieCard on top of stacked dollar bills

MBTA Board Faces Criticism for Amending Fare Contract During Pandemic

By Christian MilNeil | Apr 27, 2020 | No Comments

Advocates want the board to have "an equitable and transparent" process to evaluate the project before the board takes action.

An MBTA Route 111 bus bound for Haymarket Station uses the new inbound bus lane on North Washington Street on October 9, 2019.

Demands of ‘Essential’ Work Put Boston’s Neighborhoods of Color at Higher Risk

By Christian MilNeil | Apr 27, 2020 | No Comments

'Essential' workers are more likely to live in the Boston region’s neighborhoods of color, according to an analysis by the ACLU of Massachusetts.

Tow truck drivers are still considered "essential" workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, but with declining traffic, fewer tows, and bigger health risks, drivers in the industry are facing difficult financial decisions. Image courtesy of Washington State DOT, licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 2.0.

Guest Column: Pandemic Puts Tow Drivers in Limbo

By Warren Vaughn | Apr 23, 2020 | No Comments

Tow truck drivers are still considered "essential" workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, but with declining traffic, fewer tows, and bigger health risks, drivers in the industry are facing difficult financial decisions.

The Untokening (above, members in Atlanta) seeks to engage in engage in candid discussions about street safety, displacement / gentrification, community engagement and culture. Photo: Argenis Apolinario

Op-Ed: Mobility Justice Amid COVID-19

By Christian MilNeil | Apr 17, 2020 | No Comments

"Being rooted in a vision for mobility justice in this moment means embracing the collective responsibility that we all have to keep each other safe."

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