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Coronavirus Social Distancing

Does Density Aggravate the COVID-19 Pandemic? Early Findings and Lessons for Planners

A new study finds that county density is not significantly related to the infection rate, but higher density counties have significantly lower virus-related mortality rates than those with lower densities, possibly due to superior health care.

July 2, 2020 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

New York Subway Coronvairus

Pandemic Public Transit Fears Unfounded

A knee-jerk history of coronavirus in New York City is being revised.

June 16, 2020 - The Atlantic

San Francisco BART Station

Lessons from Pandemics: Valuing Public Transportation

Public transit is critical for efficient and equitable transportation, but it is currently under threat due to fears of COVID-19 contagion. Now, more than ever, planners must communicate transit benefits and respond to inaccurate criticisms.

June 12, 2020 - Todd Litman

Coronavirus Social Distancing

Staying Put to Fight COVID-19

The potential of the coronavirus to influence the way we travel and where we live is explored in this deep dive that also imagines how the world might benefit from less vehicle travel, during and after a pandemic.

April 22, 2020 - Green Resilience Strategies

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