Melanie Curry
Friday’s Headlines
Stop ignoring e-bikes as a climate solution; Legislature passes budget but fights remain; SMART is in better shape than other transit agencies; More
AC Transit Board Approves Automated Bus Stop Enforcement Program
The East Bay bus agency will be the first in California to use cameras to enforce parking restrictions in both bus-only lanes and at bus stops
Thursday’s Headlines
Funding public transit is crucial to meet climate goals; The budget that passes today is a sham; Paris finds that emergency response times are faster with all those bike lanes everywhere; CA widening hwys widened with carpool lanes; More
Wednesday’s Headlines
Dreaming of L.A.'s new Regional Connector; SF celebrates 150 anniversary of cable car system; Time to ban right turns on red; Getting to zero fatalities will take more than money; More
Tuesday’s Headlines
Budget agreement on transit; Some traffic congestion caused by the search for parking; Bill would force companies to talk about climate impacts; More
Governor Newsom’s Urgency on Infrastructure Is Not About Climate (It’s About Money)
The administration frames its proposal as urgently needed for the state to make good on its climate and clean energy goals - or lose out on federal funding.
Monday’s Headlines
CA Legislature finds money for transit; Black and Latino San Diegans are 4x more likely to be stopped by police for walking/biking infractions; Will San Diego get a RR to the airport? More
Recommendations for Gas-Tax-Funded Programs Announced
California Transportation Commission will consider adoption of staff recommendations for Solutions for Congested Corridors, Trade Corridors Enhancement, and Local Partnership programs at their June meeting.
Friday’s Headlines
The state is hanging transit out to dry, and that is bad; BART board votes to increase fares and parking fees; DMV approves Mercedes-Benz "eyes-off" autopilot for CA highways; More
Thursday’s Headlines
Want to save the planet? Save transit; Caltrain begins testing electric trains; Fighting for a Dutch-inspired transportation shift; More