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Friday’s Headlines
I'm still traveling, but I'm back online so updates will be more regular, and the newsletter will go out daily.
July 17, 2026
Commentary: E-Bikes are NOT the Problem
Reducing injuries from e-bikes and other devices is possible if parents, educators, law enforcement, and community organizations work together
July 17, 2026
‘Big Brother’ At U.S. DOT: Bike Lanes Aren’t Just ‘DEI,’ They’re Also Unsafe
Taking a page from George Orwell, the government is now saying that bike lanes are unsafe and speed cameras are not proven to reduce crashes. In other words, freedom is slavery.
July 17, 2026
Thursday’s Headlines
Get national headlines at SBUSA, local headlines at SBLA and SBSF
July 16, 2026
Talking Headways Podcast: What San Francisco’s Muni Learned from COVID
SFMTA’s Julie Kirschbaum discusses the lessons her agency learned from COVID and Muni’s post-pandemic recovery.
July 16, 2026
Santa Clarita Councilmember Jason Gibbs Elected to Metro Board
Pending one final county approval, Gibbs will replace outgoing Glendale City Councilmember Ara Najarian in representing the cities of North L.A. County and the San Fernando Valley
July 15, 2026
Video: Why is Muni the Only Rail Operator in America That Bans Bikes?
There's no other rail system in the country with a blanket ban on taking bikes on board. It's time for Muni to get with the program
July 15, 2026
Wednesday’s Headlines
Heat wave, e-bikes, Fresno Better Roads Measure, Oceanside, Santa Cruz, San Diego, Santa Ana, and more
July 15, 2026
Democrats Push For High-Speed Rail Investment Amid GOP Highway Feeding Frenzy
A Democratic bill comes at a crucial time for high-speed rail projects that are struggling to get off the ground.
July 14, 2026
Advocates Organize to Stop Roll Back of Ocean Avenue Transit Lanes
Because of merchant complaints, SFMTA is watering down a plan for red-carpet lanes to improve rail and bus service. Transit riders have had enough
July 14, 2026
