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Tuesday’s Headlines
Salinas Safe Routes project gets perfect score; San Diego ATP applications lose out on limited funding; Dangerous driving behavior is killing people; More
CicLAvia in the West San Fernando Valley – Open Thread
Sunday's CicLAvia took place on five miles of Sherman Way through the West San Fernando Valley communities of Canoga Park, Reseda, and Winnetka
Can We Build Car-Light Neighborhoods From Scratch — Even in Texas?
Can you really build a car-light neighborhood in suburban Houston — and could it inspire car-dependent places to explore new ideas about development?
Even at Slower Speeds, SUVs and Pickups are a ‘Big’ Problem for Pedestrians
Pedestrians hit by median-height cars have a 60 percent chance of suffering moderate injuries, but that figure rises to 83 percent when they are struck by a median-height pickup truck at that same speed.
Monday’s Headlines
GM is working on a system to detect, respond to "adversarial pedestrians"; Could Musk kill CA's HSR? LA Metro approves BRT funding; More
CA Transportation Commission Approves Some Active Transportation Program Projects
Every single speaker on the topic urged the state to increase funding for the shrinking active transportation program - as always. It's not enough.
How Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans Could Make U.S. Roads More Dangerous
President-elect Trump's promise to deport one million people per year will make America's streets less safe.
Eyes on the Trains: New Metro Railcars
Shiny new Metro heavy rail cars spotted at Metro stations today
Friday’s Headlines
BART, ferries paused during tsunami warning; Controversial SURF! Busway moves forward; Lake Tahoe considers a "flying" ferry; More
Walkable This Way: How Fashionista Derek Guy Became One of the Nation’s Best-Known Urbanists
The menswear icon has used his vast social media platform to wade into another culture war by promoting walkable neighborhoods over the alienating lifestyle of suburban sprawl.
