Arrested Mobility: Overcoming the Threat to Black Movement

Charles T. Brown is an author, professor, entrepreneur, and military veteran advancing transportation equity as a core social justice issue. As Founder & Managing Principal of Equitable Cities, he leads innovative policies and research initiatives to promote walking, biking, and micromobility to improve public health, economic opportunity, and climate resilience. A global expert in urban planning and mobility justice, his work has influenced major federal agencies, such as USDOT, HUD, DOE, EPA, and CDC, and shaped initiatives like USDOT’s Thriving Communities Program.

Brown hosts the award-winning Arrested Mobility podcast and is the author of the newly released book Arrested Mobility: Overcoming the Threat to Black Movement. He serves on Lime’s Global Safety Advisory Board, is an adjunct professor at Rutgers University, and holds leadership roles with New Jersey Future, the World Resources Institute, and the Franklin, NJ Township Planning Board. A proud Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity member, he is committed to mentorship and leadership development opportunities for young men of color, and he advocates for biking as a vehicle for equity, freedom, and social change.