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Los Angeles Anti–Housing Law Push Escalates as Metro Board Seeks SB 79 Exemption
Metro staff warn that state law facilitating transit-oriented housing could “harm transit expansion... by galvanizing housing opponents against new light rail stations and dedicated bus lanes.”
January 26, 2026
The Week in Short Videos
Damien's AMA, Joe's "how to lock your bike," and a salute to Oakland's speed cameras
January 23, 2026
Friday’s Headlines
Big stack of headlines, but the best news is that the effort to pass the Bay Area Transit measure is underway!
January 23, 2026
UC Berkeley Report Says California Transportation Policy Is Still Built for Cars — and It’s Deepening Inequality
"An Abundance Agenda" calls for a rethink of how the state plans, funds, and measures transportation.
January 22, 2026
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
