Today’s Headlines

• No, bicycle lanes don’t cause traffic jams (Guardian)
• An economist on infrastructure: it’s not the amount we invest, it’s what we invest in (Vox)
• Podcast: Former US Transportation Secretary discusses infrastructure investment (Strong Towns)
• Feds embrace Vision Zero (Fast Lane)
• San Gabriel Valley conference will focus on improving freight conditions (American Journal of Transportation)
• Union of Concerned Scientists grades oil companies on accountability, deception
• Starting the tough smart-city conversations (Mobility Lab)
• Neighbors fight Mission District housing project: Low-income seniors will take their parking (Mission Local)
• Awards: Davis, Colma, American Canyon, Benicia, Emeryville, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Santa Monica win recognition for energy efficiency and sustainability (Davis Enterprise)
• We don’t actually know very much about the first mile/last mile problem (Transportist)
• Oakland company wants to “revolutionize” parking—but not really (San Francisco Business Times)

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