Wiener’s Controversial Legislation to Upzone Near Transit Keeps Moving with One Major Change
Just because it's moving, doesn't mean it's not still controversial...
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The Newsom encampment ban was the big story yesterday, but there's something chilling about how the high heats are killing the cherry crop in the Central Valley.
Call to Action: It’s Time to Finish Valencia’s Protected Bike Lanes
Valencia finally has its protected bike lanes... mostly. It's time to finish the job.
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Metro 2026 World Cup Transit Plans Emerging
From June 13 to July 7, 2026, Los Angeles will host eight World Cup soccer matches, all at the SoFi Stadium in the city of Inglewood.
US DOT Says It’s ‘Getting America Building’ — But Leaves Transit and Safety In Limbo
The feds are finally giving out money again — but not everyone is getting their promised funds.
Air Resources Board and Caltrans Promote $33 Billion Cap-and-Trade Program as State Readies for Reauthorization
The Cap-and-Trade Program has raised $33 billion since 2014
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Beach Streets West Long Beach – Open Thread
Long Beach's first West LB Beach Streets saw thousands of people take to the car-free streets, mostly via bicycle, but also many on foot, skates, scooters, and more
First OC Streetcar Arrives
The $649 million 4.1-mile OC Streetcar light rail line is 92 percent complete, and now anticipated to open in spring 2026
Thursday’s Headlines
California and Trump continue to spar and more news from up and down the state.
Talking Headways Podcast: ‘Normal’ is Not Correct, Someone Died Here
After a crash, the debris is quickly cleaned up and everyone moves on (usually too quickly). But these two experts are asking us to all slow down.
Metro Names Bill Scott as Chief of Police
Chief Scott and Metro leadership emphasized that keeping Metro transit safe would require a multi-faceted approach that included the deployment of officers as well as collaboration with the community, ambassadors, and service providers. "Sometimes enforcement is the answer," Scott said. "Sometimes it's not."
State Supreme Court Reinforces Rules that Cities Must Maintain Safe Roads
When Ty Whitehead was injured in a crash caused by a pothole in Oakland, it sparked an eight-year legal battle that is still being waged.
