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Monday’s Headlines

It's too hot - we were warned about this; Homelessness is not what people think; Japan is building a huge underground freight transport system; More

July 8, 2024

Are U.S. Cities Demanding the Equitable Micromobility Access Their Residents Need?

Bike and scooter share can be a powerful tool to give underserved communities a better alternative to car — but only if those communities can actually use it.

July 3, 2024

Metro to Host 605/5 Freeway Expansion Project Meetings

The good news is that, for the 605CIP, Metro is no longer planning to tear down 300+ homes. The bad news is that Metro still plans to widen the 605, 5, and other connecting freeways.

July 3, 2024

Celebrate the 4th with an Alameda Update

A couple of bits of bike/boat news from the Bay Area's favorite island city

July 3, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines

Stay cool, stay safe, stay away from those fireworks.

July 3, 2024

Assembly Transportation Committee Whittles Away at Safe Street Bills

Legislative update: Bills to require streets that are safe for everyone and to limit Class III bikeways (sharrows and signs) are amended to reflect little more than the status quo

July 2, 2024

Opinion: America’s Traffic Death Epidemic is a Public Health Emergency. The Surgeon General Should Treat It Like One. 

Traffic violence claims almost as many lives as gun violence. So why hasn't the surgeon general declared it a public health emergency?

July 2, 2024

Eyes on the Bike Lanes: Progress on Hollywood, Foothill, and Torrance Boulevards

Hollywood Boulevard bike lanes are partially open. Foothill Boulevard improvements show how Measure HLA can work. Redondo Beach improves Torrance Boulevard.

July 2, 2024

How Cities Can Put Equality First Through Sustainable Transportation

"One equality that good cities construct is that rich and poor meet as equals in many places — [especially] in public spaces."

July 2, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines

Why are scooters taxed more than cars? Celebrating - and updating - Fresno's 125-year-old train depot; Petaluma's transit goes fare-free; More

July 2, 2024