Newsom Orders Suspension of CEQA for Fire Rebuilds
Is the California Environmental Quality Act - theoretically written to prevent disasters like these fires - really the big barrier holding back a rebuild?
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Q&A: Dean Preston Exit Interview
Streetsblog chats with the former supervisor
Video: Why We Need a Global Freeway Fighters’ Network
A terrible project in Berlin shows the need for a global network to support local freeway fighters everywhere.
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Tuesday’s Headlines
Stay awake, SoCal; Super-73 e-bikes "fixed"; Supreme Court denies oil industry attempt to block CA climate lawsuits; The costs of carbon pricing (and of not pricing carbon); More
CA Envisions a Zero-Emission, Connected Rail Network by 2050
And this time the CA State Rail Plan's vision for an electrified, connected network doesn't dismiss catenary wire out of hand.
New Studies Show No Downsides for Bicycle Safety Stop
As more states continue to pass laws allowing bike riders to treat stop signs like yield signs, more studies showing their safety benefits accumulate.
E-bike Incentive Launch a “Mess”?
CARB said there were something like 100,000 people trying to grab 1,500 vouchers. No wonder people are frustrated. Does that mean the launch was bungled? Also, did you successfully apply for a voucher? If so, we'd love to hear from you
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Monday’s Headlines
These fires could have been prevented; Newsom releases state budget proposal; Tumlin on robotaxis; More
House Bill Would Make Auto-Braking Rules Stronger to Protect Cyclists
Let's make America brake again!
Friday’s Headlines
2024 hottest year ever; Slave labor is fighting fires; Border Patrol is already arresting people; More studies fine NO safety problems from allowing bike riders to slow roll stop signs; More
Oh Oakland, Did You Really Leave a Telephone Pole in a Bike Lane?
No, this isn't photoshopped.
Alarming Report Shows that Two Auto-Braking Systems Can’t See People in Reflective Garb
The safety strips are useless in the eyes of automatic braking systems on two very popular car models.
Thursday’s Headlines
LA Metro service adjustments during fires; SF Muni plans service cuts; Planned expansion of Hwy 37 adds salt marsh restoration; More