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Some Suggestions for Santa Monica as it Plans for its Car-Free Olympics

Santa Monica is well ahead of Los Angeles when it comes to providing multi-modal options. The key will be expanding what is there and just making it easier and faster to get to and ride on the existing bus and rail systems.

August 22, 2024

OMG: Is V2X Finally RTG? NSF!

An automobile trade group working with the federal government wants to install a new technology into every vehicle, smartphone, and highway crossings to make roads safer. What could go wrong? 

August 22, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines

Metrolink says nay to electrification any time soon; Lots of money going out for transportation projects (highway widenings and some sidewalks); That little water shuttle between Oakland and Alameda is really popular; More

August 22, 2024

Is America Ready for the Equity Impacts of the AV Revolution?

As high-profile crashes with driverless cars make headlines, should policymakers be paying attention to the less-discussed impacts of the AV revolution — especially for society's most marginalized?

August 21, 2024

Traffic Diverter Removed from Plan for Slow Noe Street

SFMTA says it was just seeking consensus when it decided to remove a key safety feature

August 21, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines

Frustrated neighbors try to solve dangerous speeding, but a crash brings in the city; Highway costs outweigh benefits; CTC allocates $1.8B; More

August 21, 2024

This Single Photo of a Packed Trolley Illustrates the Ups and Downs of US Public Transit

The last national transit boom can explain the challenges that confront modern transit agencies, says the author of "The Great American Transit Disaster."

August 20, 2024

CicLAvia Meet the Hollywoods 2024 – Open Thread

Tens of thousands of Angelenos took to open streets on Hollywood Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard and Highland Avenue though West Hollywood, East Hollywood, and Hollywood proper

August 20, 2024

Op-Ed: Which SF Mayoral Candidate Will Lead on Safe Streets?

San Francisco needs sustained, principled leadership if it really wants to transform its streets

August 20, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines

Oakland is first in nation to have 100% electric school buses; Nontrain riders can ride Amtrak buses; Waymos are having "close calls" with crossing guards; More

August 20, 2024