Today’s Headlines

• LA tripped over its duty to fix broken sidewalks (LA Times)
• Westwood neighbors hope to convert a street to a pedestrian plaza (Daily Bruin)
• Just give free e-bikes to everyone who wants one (New York Times)
• E-bikes are changing the bicycle industry (Bicycle Retailer)
• San Diego Airport launches free electric shuttles to Old Town Transit Center (Times of San Diego, Pacific San Diego)
• Despite local opposition, transit authorities in Del Mar plan to fence off railroad tracks (Mass Transit)
• City of Berkeley landmarked a gas station, but it will be replaced by housing anyway (Berkeleyside)
• California’s tool to identify its most vulnerable communities misses some in SF (SF Chronicle)
• In redistricting process, the stakes are high (Capitol Weekly)
• State agency pushes for explanation from SF on rejection of housing developments (SF Chronicle)
• Using wood in construction can have climate benefits (Greenbiz)
  
• Meanwhile, LA is considering banning wood-frame construction (Pacific Research)
  

More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF

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