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The Shocking Untold History of America’s Rails-to-Trails Movement
Some of the fiercest battles for the future of public space in America have happened on abandoned railway corridors — and the battles aren't over yet.
October 7, 2025
Legislative Update: The Final Countdown
Updated: 10/10, noon - SB 79 has been signed into law.
Updated 10/10, 7:44 a.m. - I mean, he's got to act on this legislation sometime, right?
Updated, 10/9, 9:30 a.m. - Newsom has signed AB 697, the one making it easier to expand a freeway through protected marshlands that might be underwater in a couple of decades.
October 6, 2025
Commentary: Speed Cameras are a Good Start for Safe Streets
But all tools, not just speed cameras, must be used to achieve Vision Zero.
October 6, 2025
Workshop for 710 Stub Conversion set for Wednesday October 8
Possible design elements for an arterial roadway look promising.
October 6, 2025
Week Without Driving: The Poor People’s Bus
Last year, our board member Abby Arnold took the Week Without Driving Challenge and brought along some friends. She's back this year for round 2. You can read last year's entries, and her other work for us, on her author page. Or for this year's series click here and here.
October 6, 2025
Monday’s Headlines
This is the last week for Newsom to act on legislation. Update coming later today.
October 6, 2025
Friday Briefs: Metro Ridership, CicLAvia, and More
New tools for visualizing Metro transit ridership trends, and CicLAvia will turn 15 next week.
October 3, 2025
Week Without Driving : How Transit Can Serve People in Rural Towns
Last year, our board member Abby Arnold took the Week Without Driving Challenge and brought along some friends. She's back this year for round 2. You can read last year's entries, and her other work for us, on her author page. Or go right to the first article in this year's series here.
October 3, 2025
Friday’s Headlines
Cameras are making our streets safer. Not so sure about the flying robo taxis.
October 3, 2025
Can Pedestrian Pop-Ups Go Permanent in the U.S.?
Can temporary pedestrian pop-ups spur permanent change?
October 2, 2025
