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One Hidden Reason Why Your State DOT Isn’t Building Protected Bike Lanes

"Proven safety countermeasures" might sound like a wonky engineering term, but it could hold the key to unlocking money to save lives.

November 21, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines

Election wins for climate and ocean; Hundreds of bike riders celebrate the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike path; Transit workers struck at UCs; More

November 20, 2024

How Caltrans Measures Induced Travel: Comments Open Through Friday

Two key documents that address the ways Caltrans measures and accounts for new travel induced by their projects are being finalized this week.

November 20, 2024

Open Letter: Berkeley Needs to Add Safety Measures Whenever it Repaves

Advocates in Berkeley demand action after a motorist kills yet another pedestrian on a street badly in need of safety improvements

November 20, 2024

Touring the Puente Hills Landfill Slated to Become the Future “Griffith Park of the San Gabriel Valley”

Puente Hills Landfill Park is expected to open in 2027, with 140 acres of trails and stunning vistas all the way to the ocean

November 20, 2024

SFMTA Approves Removal of Valencia’s Center-Running Bike Lane

More curbside protected bike lane coming to Valencia early next year. Plus Chair to step down, join agency staff

November 20, 2024

‘Stars On Cars’ Rating System Will Finally Grade How Safe Vehicles Are For People Their Drivers Hit

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finally changed the nation's consumer safety rating system for new automobiles to accommodate vulnerable road users.

November 20, 2024

I Tried to Hate-Ride a Waymo. Turns Out, I Loved It

And therein lies the problem with the autonomous vehicle revolution.

November 20, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Would-Be US DOT Secretary Sean Duffy

Former Fox News host, congressman, reality TV star and competitive lumberjack Sean Duffy has said he wants to "take an ax" to Washington. Will non-automotive modes get the chop, too?

November 20, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines

The outlook for Bay Area transit; San Jose's transit agency supports communities near its stations; Which is better - green subsidies or pollution taxes? More

November 19, 2024