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Talking Headways Podcast: Urgency and Vision Zero
Vision Zero Network founder Leah Shahum on why it’s so hard to make change, the implicit biases around designing for cars and World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, coming up on Nov. 17.
Why America Has So Much Road Safety Research, But So Little Actual Safety
Why does all this research not translating into solid guidance that actually saves lives?
Truck Driver Kills Pedestrian in Cole Valley
"I must have seen 100 accidents at this intersection," says the owner of a small grocery on the corner
Bringing Planning to the People: Social Media as a Tool
Urban planning is now a trend on social media. But can it help us build better cities?
CalSTA Announces Funding for Rail and Transit Projects
27 projects will receive $1.3 billion from the Transit and Intercity Capital Rail program, funded by the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (cap-and-trade).
Metro Construction Committee Expected to Green Light Foothill Extension from Pomona to Montclair
This month, Metro’s Board of Directors is expected to give the go-ahead to extend the A Line from Pomona to Montclair.
E-Wheeling and Dealing: A New Age of Public Service
With new e-bikes, e-scooters, and autonomous vehicles emerging every day, the role of transportation planners in making space for these new modes is key.
Want to Make Vehicles Safer? Start With These Two Changes to Government and Commercial Fleets
Advocates want the government and private sector to make their vehicle fleets safer — to nudge regulators to make changes for everyone.
Q&A: Transpo Prof Talks NYC vs. Bay Area
...and other things related to Vision Zero, safe streets, and the Transportation Alternatives conference
