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Why Are Many States Trying to Ban Cities From Slowing Down Drivers?

Texas could soon become the latest state to ban its cities from reclaiming lane space from drivers — and now that Trump is in office, some fear that more will follow.

April 23, 2025

Eyes on the Street: New Protected Bike Lane on San Vicente Blvd

San Vicente's new stretch of parking-protected bike lane extends a half mile, from Keniston Avenue to Redondo Boulevard

April 23, 2025

Wiener’s Legislation to Streamline Permitting for Transit Projects Advances

And so does a bill to put a Bay Area funding measure on the ballot in 2026

April 23, 2025

Call to Action: ‘Muni Now, Muni Forever’ Campaign Needs Your Help

The San Francisco Transit Riders, Seamless, Walk, the Bicycle Coalition and others have set up a template so you can take a minute to tell our leaders to fund public transit

April 23, 2025

Wednesday’s Headlines

In the south part of the state, they passed a great mobility plan. In the north part, they're fuming about Newsom's Return to Work order.

April 23, 2025

Freeway Updates: 91 Widening, Repave 405, and 105 Safety Fixes

A Metro/Caltrans 91 Freeway expansion project is on hold. Caltrans 105/Studebaker safety enhancements are complete. Caltrans is planning $144M worth of repaving and upgrading for the 405 through the Sepulveda Pass.

April 22, 2025

Advocates Pop-Up Safety on 9th Street in Berkeley

Bike East Bay and other volunteers help show neighbors how much nicer a street can be without cars screaming back and forth

April 22, 2025

Sacramento Is the First in the Nation to Use Bus Mounted Cameras/AI to Keep Bike Lanes Free of Cars

For now, motorists violating the bike lane will only receive warnings. On June 13, the warnings will end and tickets will be given.

April 22, 2025

Tuesday’s Headlines

Happy Earth Day!

April 22, 2025

As Trump Targets DEI, Transportation Law Requires Him To Put It First

Federal transportation law requires grants in "underserved communities." But what will that term mean during the Trump era?

April 21, 2025