Today’s Headlines
More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF
8:06 AM PDT on August 28, 2018
- Almost here: MyFig (LA Magazine)
- This can’t wait for long-term planning: cities connect an interim bikeway on Peninsula (Palo Alto Online)
- BART gets federal grant for police patrols, security cameras, radio communications
- The differences between roundabouts and traffic circles are not trivial (Getting Around Sac)
- Turns out there’s a lot of latent demand for scooters (Vox)
- Your city may not be changing as fast as you think it is (Strong Towns)
- Democratic candidates challenging Republican incumbents oppose the gas tax (Sacramento Bee, LA Times)
- At least one poll says the gas tax repeal is failing (Probolsky Research)
- Tejon Ranch want$ to build a brand new city at the far reaches of everything (LA Times)
- Neighborhoods need more than parks and bike lanes (Inverse)
- Who speaks up about housing development (RouteFifty)
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
Thursday’s Headlines
It's time to start thinking seriously about the ballot props.
September 17, 2026
Op/Ed: E-Bike/E-Moto Legislation Doesn’t Absolve Schools from Getting Unsafe Motos Off Campuses
Have trouble telling the difference? Most legitimate e-bikes don't have a throttle.
September 17, 2026
Traffic Noise Kills 6,330 Americans a Year; We Stopped Counting in 1982
Removing just five decibels of noise from our neighborhoods would save lives. So why aren't we even measuring it, never mind taking action to quiet our streets?
September 16, 2026
Get Involved with Measure RTM with Tomorrow’s (9/17) Day of Action, or Events All Weekend
A regional measure will need volunteers from throughout the region.
September 16, 2026