Wednesday’s Headlines
High Speed Rail, Deadly Bicycling, the Oceans Are Rising, Transit Savings for Everyone!
10:20 AM PDT on October 21, 2026
- Is CAHSRA Illegally Avoiding Legislature on Station Plan? (Fresno Bee)
- California’s Cycling Fatality Rate (EastBayTimes)
- Caltrans’ $4 Million Plan to Buffer PCH in OC from Rising Tides (OC Reg)
- Sac. Sheriff Under Fire for Rules Regarding Autistic Drivers (SacBee)
- Fountain Bike Lanes A Go After Tense WeHo Vote (LAist)
- Planned Bike Lanes Would Connect UCLA to Metro Rail (Secret LA)
- Public Transit Savings for Families (SFExaminer)
- Transit Agencies That “Locked In” Diesel Prices Saving Millions (Governing)
- Muni Doesn’t get a Cut for Muni Merch? (MissionLocal)
- SM Airport Site Design For Great Park (SaMo Next, Urbanize)
- Suspending Gas Taxes Doesn’t Do Anything (Reason)
- State Workers on One-Day Strike (SacBee)
- Vets/First Responders Taking Part in 400 Mile Fundraiser Ride for Brain Injuries (KSBW)
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