Today’s Headlines
More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF
8:46 AM PST on December 11, 2015
- Caltrans tests new crossing signal meant to bring driver’s attention to pedestrians who want to cross….with the light (YouTube)
- MTC rejects Sebastopol’s funding application for bike paths; city to rethink its planning process (Sonoma West)
- Reporter tries biking in L.A. and finds it doesn’t kill her (LA Times)
- Transportation (and health care) special legislative sessions fizzle out (LA Times)
- The hyperloop will never be superior to high speed rail (CityLab)
- Allowing bicyclists to treat stop signs as yields won’t lead to chaos—this debate is happening in D.C., not S.F. (Greater Greater Washington)
- Infrared camera shows extent of huge methane leak in Southern California (EDF)
- VW—Hoaxwagen–gets to investigate itself (Systemic Failure)
More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF
Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org.
More from Streetsblog California
8 Things Streetsbloggers Who Haven’t Voted Yet Should Know Before November 3
As part of a federally recognized 501c(3) public charity, Streetsblog can’t endorse candidates, but we do want you to vote. We can endorse ballot measures, and our full endorsements can be found at the bottom of this article.
October 22, 2026
Thursday’s Headlines
Today's stack covers everything from Disneyland, to e-bikes, to ICE. Check them out.
October 22, 2026
What ‘Flying Cars’ Could Mean For US Car Culture
Would fleets of flying cars be a dystopian nightmare, or a chance to create more walkable cities on the ground?
October 21, 2026
Oakland Celebrates New 20th Street Bikeway
New protected bike lanes connect 19th Street BART with Lake Merritt
October 21, 2026
Inglewood Transit Connector Breaks Ground
New parking, mobility hubs, streetscape, and shuttle buses expected to open in advance of the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics
October 21, 2026