Today’s Headlines

• Josh Newman lost his job over gas tax; critics say repeal is next (LA Times)
• The gas tax was once a smart Republican idea. Now they cynically use it to bludgeon Democrats (LA Times)
• The next election will be about rent control, data privacy, and gas taxes (Sacramento Bee)
• Bay Area voters say yes to bridge toll hikes for transit upgrades (Press Democrat)
  • Work could start as early as next year (SF Chronicle)
• California is still building highways and encouraging driving:
  • $20 million for East West Connector (Elk Grove Citizen)
  • Bakersfield gets last funding needed for Centennial Corridor from feds (Bakersfield.com)
• What data says about policing, race, and traffic stops (CityLab)
• Yet another reporter tries a scooter, finds out how fun and useful they are (NY Times)
• After fourteen years of hard work, neighborhood group celebrates installation of a pedestrian safety signal (La Jolla Light) (See “fighting over crumbs“)

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