Friday’s Headlines
LA resolved to end traffic deaths, but instead they have doubled - and CA roads are only getting worse for pedestrians; LA Councilmember calls for pause on Dodger gondola; CA is saving cow poop for the climate; More
7:59 AM PST on January 26, 2024
- LA resolved to end traffic deaths, but instead they have almost doubled (LA Times)
- CA roads are the worst for pedestrian fatalities, and it’s getting worse (ABC7)
- $53 million grant will replace San Dieguito rail bridge along LOSSAN corridor (Times of San Diego)
- Report on Cruise robotaxi crash cites leadership failures, errors in judgement, and an “us vs. them” attitude towards regulators (Spectrum)
- LA city councilmember calls for pause on Dodger stadium gondola project, asking for traffic assessments (KTLA 5)
- More on Bay Area transit agencies’ plans for universal signage (SF Gate)
- Cow poop is a big part of CA’s climate fighting plans (UC Davis)
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
The Week in Short Video
Only two videos this week: Deadly by Design transportation planning and an intro. to LA Metro Bike Share
October 9, 2026
Friday News Briefs: Olympic Blvd Bus Lanes, Metrolink Cuts, Hollywood Blvd Results, and Pacoima Wash Bridge
Metrolink vote on service cuts today. Hollywood Boulevard data shows success. Plans for new Telfair Avenue bike/walk bridge over the Pacoima Wash. Metro plans seven miles of new Olympic Blvd. bus lanes from DTLA to Beverly Hills.
October 9, 2026
Oakland DOT Survey on Foothill Blvd. Project Excludes Protected Bike Lanes
Maybe it's time to hit the comments section of the survey?
October 8, 2026
South El Monte Puts 45 Day Moratorium on Data Center and Battery Facility Development
Critics say this move undercuts the standard planning process for safe projects; supporters want a total ban and no new warehouses in South El Monte.
October 8, 2026
