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Tuesday’s Headlines
Not much progress in the hydrogen space, but CA is still investing; Caltrans creates equity tool; Saving BART; More
California Transportation Commission Is Ignoring Complete Streets Law
CTC is pushing to finish SHOPP guidelines before the Complete Streets law goes into effect.
Mayor Bass Issues Directive Creating City Capital Infrastructure Plan
Executive Directive 9 is designed to reform the city's processes for improving and maintaining public infrastructure, including streets, parks, and other public spaces
How São Paulo Cut Traffic Deaths by a Third Overnight
A decade ago, São Paulo, the largest city in the Americas, suffered from 1,249 annual roadway deaths. In mid-2015, the death rate plummeted by a third.
Reconnecting Communities: Are We There Yet?
Advocates warn: to reconnect communities, you have to listen to them.
Kevin de León’s Cynical Debate Performance Shows How Little He’s Grown
De León repeatedly accused Jurado of being a liar who lacked substantive accomplishments while taking credit for a number of projects initiated prior to his tenure.
Monday’s Headlines
Why widening highways doesn't reduce traffic; Road deaths rival the number of homicides; San Diego transit fare evaders face $25 fine; Stop relying on GPS; More
Eyes on the Street: New San Pedro Front Street Walk/Bike Path
The half mile long landscaped multi-use path extends from Regan Street (essentially under the Vincent Thomas Bridge) to just west of Pacific Avenue
Transit and Safe Streets Advocates Provide Election Guidance
Trying to figure out who and what to support? Transit groups on both sides of the Bay tell you their picks<
From Challenge to Opportunity: Transforming Salt Lake City’s Wide Streets
Salt Lake City’s unusually large grid pattern of wide streets and square blocks poses a massive challenge to walkability and bikeability but represents a rare opportunity for planners.
