Today’s Headlines

• 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