Exploring the Connection Between Transgender Communities and Urban Planning Advocacy
By
Katelyn Burns
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Summary
This article explores the cultural phenomenon of trans people, particularly trans women, being heavily involved in urban planning and transit advocacy. It examines the "trans on trains" meme that has circulated in online trans communities, and investigates the deeper reasons behind the apparent overlap between transgender identity and interest in urbanist policy. The piece discusses how trans people often advocate for radical transit and urbanist policies, and explores the social and political connections between these communities.
Key quotes
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Pictures of cargo trailers with a company name ending in 'trans' are easy fodder to get likes on trans social media.
Trans people are often advocates of radical transit and urbanist policy—Katelyn Burns investigates why.
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