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Friday’s Headlines

Amidst the sad news of the failures of Vision Zero, there's hope in some innovative and progressive local efforts.

By Damien Newton

8:50 AM PST on December 12, 2025

San Diego Street Design Manual Cover

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)

Get the rest of the headlines at SBUSA, SBLA, and SBSF

Damien Newton

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