Wednesday’s Headlines
The main problem with pedestrian deaths is NOT pedestrians; Norway's push to adopt EVs has produced some major headaches; US Reps set to vote on bill that would block funding for Amtrak, high speed rail; More
8:37 AM PDT on November 1, 2023
- Scientists speak out about the influence on research of fossil-fuel industry funding (Heated)
- House set to vote today on bill to cut funding for Amtrak, CA high-speed rail (Trains)
- The main problem with pedestrian deaths is not pedestrians (NY Times)
- Why Norway is having second thoughts about its push to adopt EVs (Vox)
- Build the bike lanes and cargo bikes will follow (GovTech)
- CAHSRA releases sustainability report
- What Butte County plans to do with its clean energy grant (KRCR)
- Caltrans gives details on proposed upgrades to Tiburon Blvd (Marin Independent Journal)
- Multiuse trail in Northern Sacramento County to be expanded (Sacramento Bee)
- Pacific Coast Highway is a deathtrap (LA Times)
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