StreetSmart 11: Exploring Fire Department Tensions in the “War for Street Space”
Why are some fire departments blocking safer street designs? On this week’s StreetSmart Podcast, Damien Newton talks with UC Berkeley’s Zach Lamb about his new report on the tensions shaping the “war for street space.”
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Transform : Traffic Congestion Is a Housing and Transit Problem, Not a Highway Problem
Even the smartest engineer will come up with the wrong answer when they start with the wrong assumptions.
PROWAG Passed. Now What?
"Even though we do not yet have a set of comprehensive federally enforceable rules telling us how to make our streets and sidewalks accessible, there is still lots of work to do."
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If the Mayor of San Francisco really got Trump to call off ICE raids, maybe we could all borrow the transcript?
Streetsblog California Endorsement: Yes on Prop 50
Prop 50 reaffirms Californians’ desire to set higher clean air standards, and build transportation projects that don’t worsen the global spiral into climate disaster.
California Bicycle Summit 2026 Dates, Location Announced
In 2026, the Summit will return to Sacramento on April 23 and 24. Attendees will also have the opportunity to join CalBike on Wednesday, April 22, for a rare bicycle-focused optional lobby day in our state’s capitol.
Culver City Cuts Ribbon to Open Robertson Blvd Bus/Bike Facility
This morning Culver City officially opened its Robertson Boulevard Complete Street project. Culver City Mayor Dan O’Brien cut the ceremonial ribbon before a crowd of about 60. Culver City’s Chief Transportation Officer, Diana Chang, spoke about how Robertson is now “safer for everyone” and how the project demonstrates the city’s commitment to multimodal mobility, safety,…
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Sometimes my other duties for Streetsblog get me off to a later start for SBCAL than I'd like. Sorry!
SPUR Talk: OakDOT Director Josh Rowan on Safety, Speed, and Rethinking Streets
"If you’re not comfortable walking from that bus stop, you’re not going to take the bus in the first place."
Malibu Marks Two Years Since Tragic PCH Crash, Highlights Major Safety Progress
“That day became a turning point. Malibu has been united in one purpose — to make PCH safer for everyone.”
Vision Zero Cities: Fund Transit — Or Lose It
Got a transit vision? Check out how several cities struggled and then rebounded.
BART, Muni, and Safe Streets Advocates Helped ‘No Kings’ Rallies Succeed
Transit and safe streets advocates rose to the occasion.
California Rallies for No Kings
California shows up for No Kings!
