Diana is a writer and urbanist passionate about public space, historical memory, and transportation equity. Prior to joining Planetizen, she started and managed a farmers' market and worked as a transportation planner in the bike share industry. She is Planetizen's editor as of January 2022.
San Mateo County Launches AV Strategic Plan
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Portland Traffic Deaths Increased Despite Vision Zero Efforts
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