Damien Newton
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New E-Bike Legislation That Includes Mandatory License Plates Panned by Bike Safety Advocates
I think everyone agrees there's a safety issue with motorized bikes and modified e-bikes being treated as bicycles, but based on early reviews this legislation won't solve those problems.
February 18, 2026
Tuesday’s Presidential Headlines
CAHSRA Chief in trouble, transit and transportation funding from Bay to SD, Oil, walkouts, more...
February 17, 2026
The Week in Short Video
AI on buses, CAHSR and VMT Tax conspiracies, and one way to carry a bike up stairs.
February 13, 2026
CA High-Speed Rail Approves Large Cost Overrun, Legislation Moves to Empower Inspector General, Unhinged Critics Criticize
The California Post tabloid newspaper arrives, and so does sensationalized criticism of California High-Speed Rail.
February 12, 2026
Thursday’s Headlines
New bike lanes, new Coaster service, and more Vision Zero follies.
February 12, 2026
Rollout of New Housing-Near-Transit Law Encountering Confusion and Delay
Passage of SB 79 was just the first step...
February 11, 2026
Wednesday’s Headlines
More on looming transit disaster in the bay, deadly intersections, waymo crashes, protests and more...
February 11, 2026
