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Friday’s Headlines

Today's transportation headlines from up and down the Golden State.

The walk signal starts during the red light phase – Leading Pedestrian Interval at 3rd Street and Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

  • Mineta Institute: Right on Red Isn't Worth Safety Cost (San Jose Spotlight)
  • Mixed-Use Project with Minimal Car Parking Gets OK in Carlsbad (Union-Trib)
  • Claremont Allows Some E-Bikes in Parks (Claremont Courier)
  • Draft Map Would Upzone SF (Examiner)
  • Bill Would Ban Teens from Riding in Front (LB Post)
  • A Look at the State's Freeway Rest Areas (OC Register)
  • Chevron Slashing Jobs in Bay Area (East Bay Times)
  • No Announcement on Gov Race, But Harris Vows to "Stay Politically Active" (LAT)
  • It's Rare for Feds to Go After Transpo. Dollars Already Allocated (Grist)

For more headlines: SBLA, SBSF, SBUSA

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