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Thursday’s Headlines

Heat, fire, smoke; The case against driving kids to school; Freight can shrink its footprint; More

September 12, 2024

Metro and Caltrans 14 Freeway Expansion Project Meetings Delayed

Metro plans to add more general purpose lanes as part of its 14 Freeway expansion project through Santa Clarita - a part of L.A. County that is reeling from triple digit heat

September 11, 2024

Two Calls to Action: Confirm Mike Chen to the SFMTA Board

Plus urge Governor Newsom to sign speed-chime bill into law

September 11, 2024

How Should Parking Be Priced in College Towns?

Forget "Seinfeld" — the fundamental challenges of parking policy are not limited to big cities.

September 11, 2024

Opinion: Federal Plan to Make Cars Safer for Pedestrians Is a Great Start

The author of a book on the pedestrian death crisis weighs in on new federal car standards to protect walkers

September 11, 2024

Talking Headways Podcast: Transit Leadership for the Future

What if you are a great chef and you just want to cook and you don't want to manage people? Welcome to leadership.

September 11, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines

Look elsewhere for debate discussions! "Driving groups" oppose speed warnings on cars; Funding for SVF rail; Replacing Valencia St.'s center-running bike lane is a bit of a design challenge; More

September 11, 2024

Antioch Amtrak Station May Go Away

A "whistle-stop tour" and protest this Saturday will call attention to the decision (with a fun day out), and the SJJPA will hold a board meeting on September 20 to hear public comment. Maybe for the first time.

September 10, 2024

Wider Won’t Work: Wider Highways Are a Prescription for an Unhealthy Future

Metro/Caltrans highway expansion will encourage more vehicle trips, exposing already disadvantaged, environmental justice communities to even more pollution, with lifelong health impacts

September 10, 2024

Political Ad Sets New Bar for Cycling Normalcy and Livable Streets Cred

Alameda County Supervisor candidate's ad features him on a cargo bike

September 10, 2024