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Correction: A previous version of the video compared LA’s car infrastructure to the size of the city of Los Angeles. The study actually refers to LA County — which includes the surrounding area beyond the city of Los Angeles. We updated the video to remove this comparison. You can see the original study here.

Update: Seattle announced that it’s extending its Stay Healthy Streets program permanently. You can read more about the city’s plan at the Seattle Times.

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