All Articles
Streetsblog California
Updates on L.A. City Stopping Resurfacing, Instead Doing “Large Asphalt Repair”
Bureau of Street Services GM states that budget cuts forced them to pivot to "large asphalt repair." That practice ends up resurfacing streets partially, ineffectively, and inefficiently.
February 17, 2026
Winners and Losers in California’s VMT-Based CEQA System
An urban planner ranks the winners and losers in the state's VMT system.
Sean Noonan
February 17, 2026
Tuesday’s Presidential Headlines
CAHSRA Chief in trouble, transit and transportation funding from Bay to SD, Oil, walkouts, more...
February 17, 2026
The Week in Short Video
AI on buses, CAHSR and VMT Tax conspiracies, and one way to carry a bike up stairs.
February 13, 2026
Friday Video: Why Micromobility Sucks in So Many American Cities (But Not In Others)
And what we can do about it.
February 12, 2026
Commentary: Let’s Do Even Better, Bay Area, for the World Cup
VTA boasted about record ridership for the Super Bowl. But that was despite some missed opportunities.
February 12, 2026
CA High-Speed Rail Approves Large Cost Overrun, Legislation Moves to Empower Inspector General, Unhinged Critics Criticize
The California Post tabloid newspaper arrives, and so does sensationalized criticism of California High-Speed Rail.
February 12, 2026
Thursday’s Headlines
New bike lanes, new Coaster service, and more Vision Zero follies.
February 12, 2026
Talking Headways Podcast: Concrete Doesn’t Spend Money, People Do
Dr. Lawrence Frank shows how the decisions we make about the built environment are a symbol of why the world is so f'd up. A very special edition of Talking Headways.
February 12, 2026