Posts tagged Sexual Harassment
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Would temporary bans after sex offenses make Metro safer?
Metro’s board is considering a policy that would temporarily ban people charged with sex or weapons offenses on Metro property. Here’s what the change would do. Keep reading…
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Events: Do better public spaces mean more biking and walking?
There's a discussion about how public spaces impact biking and walking, the public health benefits of green spaces, the design of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and addressing harassment on transit this week. Keep reading…
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Yes, sexual harassment is an urbanist issue
If we urbanists really care about incentivizing people to drive less and walk more, creating an environment where everyone feels safe to do so is an important component. Keep reading…
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Yes, yelling at female cyclists is sexist
Today, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) published a blog post, “Guys, What the hell,” about bad behavior on trails and how it stifles camaraderie and ridership in the cycling community, particularly among women and minorities. Keep reading…
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Sexual violence isn’t uncommon on Metro. Here’s what WMATA is doing to fix that.
More people experience sexual assault on Metro trains and buses than you might think, and the victims are often women, trans people, and people of color. Metro just launched a new campaign to combat that, and it’s a great first step (but is just a step) toward a safer ride for everyone. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Yes, you have to build housing
You promised affordable housing; Losing your joint; Low housing alert; Hassles of housing; Bike lanes for Irving Street?; The price of Purple delays; A better Amtrak; Sexual harassment, too; The loopiest bus. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Expert advice
Metro’s book of revelations; A safe bet for Metro; Better safe than shiny; Frack-free county; Unwanted and under-reported; BRT for NOVA; A bridge too far; Disappointment for Independence Ave; More parking in Brookland; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Unspoken rules
Ward 8 winner?; Bending the rules; Living wage in practice; Working on the railroad; Realized Rosslyn; Franklin School redux; Transporting mobility; Narrowing needs; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Kids these days
My car is a bus; Teens and police talking; Candid camera; Get off my lawn; Diversity please; Cost of Columbus; Declining towns; Temporary urbeerism; Occupy London; And…. Keep reading…
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Raising awareness can curb street harassment
For women and LGBT individuals, street harassment can make using streets, parks, and public transportation unpleasant at best and dangerous at worst. Raising awareness about their experiences can discourage this behavior and produce more sensitive planning as well. Street harassment is sexual harassment or assault that happens in public places. It generally targets women… Keep reading…