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Metro and Caltrans Planning to Widen 405 Freeway through Carson, Meetings this Week
Between Wilmington Avenue and Avalon Boulevard, Metro and Caltrans are looking to add four new freeway lane sections at a construction cost totaling at least $90-120 million
Opinion: How to Make Half the Country Oppose Safe Streets
Framing Vision Zero as pro-Democrat and anti-Republican alienates potential allies.
Thursday’s Headlines
Driving is increasing; School drop-off traffic is a huge problem; Driverless vehicles need an army of engineers; Speed warning bill COULD be a breakthrough, if the governor signs it; More
Sacramento City Council May Declare Emergency Over Traffic Safety
The city faces high and rising injury rates on its roads. The proposal to declare an emergency is appropriate, say advocates, but it needs to be much stronger.
SPUR Talk: Prop 4, the Climate Bond
A panel of experts breaks down an important bond on the November ballot
Don’t Get Doored – Rosemead Blvd Bike Lanes Need Your Input
Caltrans is taking input on its repaving and possible reconfiguration of Rosemead Boulevard in South El Monte, via a survey and a public workshop.
Another Reason We Have a Housing Crisis? Highways!
In urban neighborhoods — especially Black ones — land once set aside for homes was decimated for car drivers.
Is St. Louis’ Transportation Structure Set Up to Sustain its Multimodal Boom?
St. Louis could soon become the latest U.S. city to radically restructure how it plans its transportation future. Not everyone thinks that's a good idea.
Wednesday’s Headlines
One pedestrian's death; CA AG urged to investigate vote to close Antioch station; Modesto's transit ridership is up; Partial automation makes drivers pay less attention; More
Even 500 Episodes In, Jeff Wood Isn’t Done Exploring Everything Cities Can Be
Streetsblog's most prolific podcaster looks back on his legacy, and explores what's coming next.
