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Wednesday’s Headlines
More changes for bullet train, more money burnt on highway widenings, more...
January 21, 2026
StreetSmart Episode 12: The Promised AMA with SBCAL Editor Damien Newton
We said we'd do this if we met our fundraising goal, and we did! Sorry I had to duck the question on who I'm voting for.
January 20, 2026
Santa Monica Parking Enforcement Vehicles to Use AI Cameras to Ticket Bike Lane Violations
Similar to on-bus AI cameras for bus lanes, but with two new wrinkles: cameras will be on city cars, and will detect bike lane blockers
January 16, 2026
Friday’s Headlines
I never thought about what happens if you violate the same law, on one trip, in multiple jurisdictions.
January 16, 2026
Papan Wants to Draw a Legal Line Between E-Bikes and Electric Motorbikes
Pretty sure the pictured bike should never be referred to as an e-bike.
January 15, 2026
