Thursday’s Headlines
RSR bridge path fate considered; GM recalls its driverless vehicles; Oil lobby $ is $$$$$; More
8:39 AM PST on November 9, 2023
Editor’s note: Streetsblog will be taking a break tomorrow, Friday, November 11, for Veteran’s Day
- California leads on climate and equity policy – now it’s time for action (NRDC)
- MTC discusses fate of Richmond San Rafael Bridge bike path (SF Chronicle)
- General Motors recalls driverless vehicles after Cruise license suspended (Press Democrat, Wall Street Journal)
- Metro program teaches seniors how to ride public transportation (ABC7)
- People are just happier in a walkable neighborhood (The Guardian)
- Transit infrastructure needs to be climate resilient (Transportation for America)
- Oil industry spends big on lobbying in California (CalMatters)
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