Damien Newton
State Grant Will Pay for Better Diesel Trains, Not Zero-Emission Trains, for Metrolink
I made a mistake covering the CTC grants last week that impacts a story Streetsblog has been covering. Let's set the record straight.
CalMatters Ponders State Inaction During Ongoing Traffic Safety Crisis
Yes, it's still a crisis even if the government doesn't do much about it.
The Week in Short Video
Have you watched 'em all? Bikes on buses, massive freeway harms, not-quite-a-peace-prize, and a year-end appeal
Friday’s Headlines
Amidst the sad news of the failures of Vision Zero, there's hope in some innovative and progressive local efforts.
CA Approves $1.1 Billion in Transportation Grants, Including Zero-Emission Transit
“We are pleased to partner with Caltrans to enhance the economic competitiveness of our state and make commuting more affordable, while protecting our environment,” said California Transportation Commission Chair Darnell Grisby.
Thursday’s Headlines
State invests in zero-emission transit, CAHSRA fights for federal funds, LA sinks into unintentional self-parody, and more...
Report: Speed Camera Programs Working in San Francisco, Floundering in Bureaucracy in L.A.
Great progress and success in the Bay Area, while So Cal lags
SGV Connect Podcast: Leave Us Your Questions for Our December 15 AMA with Foothill Transit’s Felicia Friesema
We're back with another end-of-year ask-me-anything.









