Wednesday’s Headlines
Federal funding goes out for zero-emission buses; How to build equity into VMT mitigation; Affordable housing and good bus systems; More
8:42 AM PDT on July 10, 2024
- Federal funding awarded for zero-emission buses in California (Senator Padilla, California Globe)
- Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus approves a 5-year service plan (Santa Monica Daily Press)
- UCLA students aren’t happy with some of its route changes (Santa Monica Next)
- Report: How to build equity into VMT mitigation (Metro Magazine)
- Santa Monica launches local e-bike incentive program
- Despite heat, CA’s energy grid remains stable, so far (San Diego Union Tribune)
- Affordable housing starts with better bus systems (El Pais)
- The elevator problem explains everything that’s wrong with U.S. construction costs (NY Times)
- Cities are cracking down on short-term rentals (Bloomberg)
- Expect many more homeless “sweeps” (Darrell Owens)
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Tuesday’s Headlines
Coastal Commission approvals, E-Bikes/Motos, the election, and more...
Streetsblog will be off tomorrow, Veteran’s Day, November 11.
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How (And Why) To Capture the Livable Streets Movement on Film
Clarence Eckerson Jr. of Streetfilms talks with "The War on Cars" about how he uses filmmaking as a tool to make cities better.
November 9, 2026
Blumenfield and Project Partners Cut Ribbon to Open New Caballero Creek River Park
Multiple city departments and state agencies collaborated to reclaim city land that "looked like a junkyard" turning it into a lush green park along the L.A. River in the West San Fernando Valley
November 9, 2026
San Francisco’s Transit Advocate Army Celebrates Massive Victory
Transit operations in San Francisco and the five Bay Area Counties are funded for the next 14 years. What's next for advocates?
November 9, 2026
The Growing Vehicle Problem That California Needs to Address
As pedestrian and cyclist deaths rise, the growing size and weight of American vehicles are making streets more dangerous. Here's some solutions: tax oversized vehicles, improve safety ratings and make smaller electric vehicles a more practical option for everyday trips.
November 9, 2026
