Today's Headlines

Today’s Headlines

More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF

By Melanie Curry

8:45 AM PDT on April 5, 2017

No, distracted walking is not causing the dramatic increase in pedestrian deaths (Treehugger)
Coverage of CA transportation funding package (Streetsblog) (Santa Cruz Sentinel) (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lots of editorial support urging legislature to pass it (San Luis Obispo Tribune) (East Bay Times) (Mercury News)
But Republicans still call paying for roads “looting taxpayers” (LA Times)
And yes, higher gas taxes bring other benefits (Fox & Hounds)
Diverse legislators are redefining environmentalism in California (Press Telegram)
What Ben & Jerry’s shows us about traffic congestion—and maybe about traffic engineers (City Commentary)
UCSD scientists are disguising themselves as empty car seats (San Diego Union Tribune)
Survey: Stockton residents want denser development, walking and biking opportunities (Stockton City Limits)
Eye candy: A Prince-inspired custom bike (City Pages)

More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF

Melanie Curry

Today's Headlines

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