Headlines

Wednesday’s Headlines

We live in an oily world, but at least we're trying to build more transit.

By Damien Newton

10:45 AM PST on January 7, 2026

CAHSRA’s Big Plans for Central Valley in 2026 (Fresno Bee)
Brightline West Continues Construction of LA-Vegas HSR (Fox 5)
CA Urges Public Opposition to Trump’s Plans to Pollute Ocean (SacBee)
Investors Interested in Proposed SoCal Fuel Pipeline (Union-Trib)
More Robotaxis Coming (SFStandard)
More On Chandler Bikeway Construction Approval (Biking in L.A.)
More on BART Funding, Fare Increase (Politico, USAToday)
More on San Diego Charging for Car Parking at Balboa Park (Union-Trib)
Density Unpopular in America Because People Don’t Understand It (The Corner Side Yard)
Congestion Pricing Is An Overwhelming Success (NYT, Streetsblog NYC)
E-scooters Improve Mobility, Not Health (CiTTi Magazine)

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

Damien Newton

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