Today’s Headlines
More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF
8:01 AM PDT on April 25, 2017
- On poverty, privilege, and public transportation (Highlander News)
- New diesel-electric train engines to begin testing on Capitol Corridor route (Progressive Railroading)
- How Portland’s bike-share is becoming inclusive (LA Times)
- In China, free bikes are reducing pollution (Climate News Network)
- Mob of teens robs passengers on BART (LA Times)
- The transportation bill is only a first step toward funding transportation (LA Daily News)
- Bills tied to CA transportation funding bill passed by legislature (Sacramento Bee) (Capital Public Radio)
- 100 percent clean energy is 100 percent possible (Environmental Defense Fund)
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
Wednesday’s Headlines
More High-Speed Hijinks in the press, transit ridership is up, and the feds. don't seem as clueless as usual...
April 29, 2026
The End of Gas Pain? Oregon Launches Nation’s First Road-User Charge
The Beaver State is moving from pilot to adoption, but the degree of public acceptance remains unclear.
April 28, 2026
Metrolink Cut Service; Budget Pressure Could Mean More Cuts, Fare Increases
Faced with a ~$30M budget shortfall, Metrolink has extended temporary service cuts indefinitely and is "evaluating more significant service reductions and a potential fare increase that could take effect as early as October"
April 28, 2026
Bay Bridge Group Ride – A Celebration and a Reminder
The Western Span needs a bike path. This project needs to get done
April 28, 2026
Fresnoland: How a Fresno judge shut down landmark environmental suit against Caltrans’ Highway 99 expansion
Seasoned environmental attorneys tell Fresnoland an appeal is likely.
April 28, 2026