Melanie Curry
CA High-Speed Rail Takes a Step Towards Acquiring Trains
The contract calls for two prototype trainsets for testing to be delivered by 2028, and four trainsets to be used on the "early operating segment" between Merced and Bakersfield, ready between 2030 and 2033.
Thursday’s Headlines
"Extreme commutes"; Cruise begins process to reinstate its self-driving cars; San Diego voters to weigh in on transportation sales tax measure; More
More Early Bill Approvals: E-bike Classifications and Batteries, Adding Malibu to Speed Camera Program
Drilling down on e-bike safety, and whether speed cameras belong everywhere
Wednesday’s Headlines
Gen Z has fewer drivers, and cities aren't ready; Remote work has changed travel patterns; CA exploring solar panels over aqueduct; More
Early Committee Approval for a Few Bike Bills
Bills to allow Marin County to pass an age and helmet restriction on Class 2 e-bikes, prohibit ATP funds from being used on useless Class III bikeways; and make it permanently illegal to charge bike riders and pedestrians tolls on bridges.
Tuesday’s Headlines
SF Bay Area transportation is clean compared to the rest of the country; Five ways data reshapes public transportation; This reporter has covered the homeless since before they were called homeless; More
Monday’s Headlines
Highway 1 keeps sliding into the sea, and California keeps fixing it; A new regional tolling agency? Did adding cars back to Fresno's car-free mall help business there? More
Friday’s Headlines
Climate crisis costs estimated; Guerrilla bus stop benches spur city to install official ones; Cities are spending on streets and roads, but conditions are deteriorating anyway; More
State Active Transportation Program Issues Call for Projects
Bay Area region issues its regional application at the same time. Project applications are due June 17.
