Uber’s Controversial Ballot Measure Seeks Caps on Lawyers Fees in Traffic Crashes
Uber is behind an effort to gather signatures for a measure for the November 2026 ballot.
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Fresno Advocates Have Their Day in Court Tomorrow (1/9) in Effort to Stop Massive Highway Expansion
A controversial Caltrans plan to expand Highway 99 in South Fresno could be halted if opponents succeed in a lawsuit.
Eyes on the Street: Caltrans Santa Monica Blvd. Construction on the Westside
Caltrans contractor work is underway along Santa Monica Boulevard in the Sawtelle neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles. New bus lanes coming soon.
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Thursday’s Headlines
Interesting lawsuit out of Fresno tests the limits of induced demand as a legal argument.
The ‘Affordability Crisis’ Conversation Can’t Leave Out the Cost of Cars
We can't talk about Americans' empty wallets without talking about our empty buses and sidewalks.
They Came to Mourn. LAPD Came in Force. Now Two Men Could Face Serious Consequences Because LAPD Won’t Acknowledge They Were Wrong.
The July 7 vigil for Kenny Hall had been peaceful until LAPD arrived and began pushing people around. When peacemaker Shamond "Lil AD" Bennett tried to intervene and de-escalate LAPD, officer Evan Mott assaulted him. When Dontreal Washington protested, officers punched him in the face. Then LAPD arrested them both.
Streetsblog California/Los Angeles’ Podcasts Are Now Available on Spotify and Apple
Good news for fans of our podcasts!
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Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Returns
Woodstock had an operation, but is back after a longer-than-expected service suspension.
Wednesday’s Headlines
We live in an oily world, but at least we're trying to build more transit.
Two-Item Tuesday: Sunset Dunes Lawsuit Tossed
Plus a call-to-action on San Francisco's tree canopy.
Tuesday’s Headlines
It's a big list today. Probably need to click on the link and read through.
Five ‘Supercool’ Transportation Founders to Watch in 2026
These start-up leaders are throwing their weight behind the fight to decarbonize our city transportation networks — and this podcast host is picking their brains.
UCLA Study Finds Metro Transit Ambassador Program Is Benefitting Metro Riders
"Overall, ambassadors contribute to improved passenger experiences and play a needed role not well-served by other existing staff or system design features."
Commentary: Let’s Do Better in 2026
During the holidays, I got a rude reminder of why advocacy tactics have to change. In 2026, let's demand better before we give support to questionable leaders.
