Wednesday’s Headlines
We live in an oily world, but at least we're trying to build more transit.
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)
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