Thursday’s Headlines

BART's 2024 accomplishments; Benefits of sidewalks, walkability; EPA approves CA waivers on vehicle emissions; More

By Melanie Curry

8:31 AM PST on December 19, 2024

Image: BART

BART celebrates 24 considerable accomplishments in 2024 (Bay Area Rapid Transit)
An oil spill, then a 17-year vow of silence (LA Times)
AI is a big gas guzzler (Heated)
Study of twins adds more data about the benefits of sidewalks, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure (Grist)
SF pedestrian fatalities hit 10-year high (KQED)
Incoming administration is a threat to high-speed rail (LA Times)
More on EPA approval of CA ban on new gas-powered cars (LA Times, Earthjustice, Environmental Defense Fund, California Air Resources Board, Governor Newsom)
EPA’s approval of CA’s right to enforce vehicle emission standards gets immediate pushback (ACTnews)
Fresh renderings of Vermont Avenue bus rapid transit line released (Urbanize LA)
Construction begins on Summerland, Santa Claus Lane streetscape and access projects (Noozhawk)
Humboldt County is looking for resident input on transit needs (Mass Transit)
Do car-free zones hurt disabled people? (Mother Jones)
Why can’t car-share companies make a go of it? (Fast Company)

Find more California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF

Melanie Curry

Today's Headlines

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