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Oakland is first in nation to have 100% electric school buses; Nontrain riders can ride Amtrak buses; Waymos are having "close calls" with crossing guards; More

  • Oakland is first in nation with 100% electric school bus fleet (Electrek)
  • Amtrak buses are now open to non-train riders - who can now travel from Redding to Chico (Redding Searchlight)
  • Petition: Californians for Electric Rail say: Electrify Metrolink now! (Action Network)
  • A "bright future" for intercity buses? (SmartCitiesDive)
  • Crossing guards in SF say Waymo cars are endangering them and children (NBC)
  • Weigh in: Plan Bay Area is holding public workshops (The Bay Link)
  • San Francisco's bike plan is behind schedule and stirring up confusion (SF Standard)
  • Bikes provide crucial transportation for schoolgirls in India (BBC, Business Insider)
  • How should cities use land freed up by highway removal? (NextCity)
  • California Wildlife Reconnected team is driving around the state to visit potential wildlife crossing locations (PR Newswire)

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