is now dissolved, effective Nov 2024.
You are now viewing an archived copy of its former website https://trans-verse.org
Street Squad seeks to make streets and urban spaces safer and more accessible for pedestrians and local residents, while nurturing a transit-friendly culture of safety, efficiency, and comfort.
We aim to combat the stigmas around transit and car ownership - to make public transport “cool” for the population at large to embrace with confidence in their everyday lives.
Word on the Street
Projects & Initiatives
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WANDA
Wireless Audio Nighttime Dance Assistant
WANDA is a 6-foot long musical baton made from a pair of wireless stereo speakers.
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Street | SMART
Shared Map of Aid,
Resources & TipsThis crowdsourced map compiles free resources throughout the city for folks on the streets. It relies on tips and information from users like you.
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Camp Boundless
Camp Solstice is a joint project between FIRST Collective and Street Squad to establish a self-sufficient, off-grid community for the unhoused.
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Age of Automobility
Created by Micah Epstein
A treatise on urban transportation, disguised as an 8-bit video game
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Jump-Start Guide
A concise guide to confronting life-altering events that affect your career, your savings, and your health
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Stories of the Streets
Celebrate the wisdom, strength, and spirit that quietly roam our streets.