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Hey, stop giving high ratings to heavy, dangerous vehicles! The environmental case against robotaxis is strong; Completing sidewalk networks is a cost-effective transportation improvement; More

8:39 AM PDT on August 7, 2023

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  • Hey, USDOT! Stop giving 5-star ratings to heavy, dangerous vehicles (NACTO)
  • The environmental case against robotaxis is strong (48 Hills)
  • Study: Completing sidewalk networks is a cost-effective transportation improvement (Planetizen)
  • How states should be measuring emissions from transportation (Eno Center for Transportation)
  • What it's like taking transit with the Swifties (LA Times)
  • Legislative leaders claim proposed Bay Area bridge toll hikes would "harm low-income drivers" (CBS)
  • Six ways COVID changed the California commute (Mercury News)
  • Voters made access to public records a right, but agencies block and delay anyway (Mercury New)
  • Farmers demand incentives to do what's right (Politico)

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