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)
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