Friday’s Headlines
Amidst the sad news of the failures of Vision Zero, there's hope in some innovative and progressive local efforts.
8:50 AM PST on December 12, 2025
- Vision Zero Failing in San Diego (Axios)
- Caltrain Electrification is a Resounding Success (RailwayAge, Hoodline)
- More on Scott Wiener’s Housing Reform Work (SFExaminer)
- Best Practices Led to Succesful Campaign for Bike Lane in Sunnyvale (CalBike)
- Santa Barbara Wants People on Foot/Bike to Train Their AI (Ed Hat)
- More On L.A. City “Large Asphalt Repair” Scheme (Mar Vista Voice)
- The Future of San Pablo Ave in Berkeley (Berkeleyside)
- Smog Abatement Fees (OC Register)
- You Can Induce Demand for Transit by Building Light Rail (Smart Transportation Initiative)
- Jannette Sadiq-Khan: Bike Lanes Are the Best Investment a City Can Make (Transport Matters)
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