Today’s Headlines
More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF
9:28 AM PST on January 9, 2017
- S.F.: Survey seeks input on parking-protected bike lanes on the Panhandle (Hoodline)
- Santa Clara VTA unveils biggest transit overhaul since 2008 (Mercury News)
- Until July 4, you can ride SMART trains for free (Marin Independent Journal)
- Geary BRT environmental review approved (SF Examiner)
- Downtown L.A. hasn’t seen this much construction since the 1920s (LA Times)
- CA legislators want to strike a deal on transportation (Capital Public Radio)
- Google claims that self-driving cars will be a boon for cyclists (Business Insider)
- Bill would authorize fines for violating DMV permit policy on self-driving cars (SF Gate)
- Madrid’s move to go car-free could inspire other cities worldwide (Indian Express)
More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF
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