Peter Jacobsen
Recent Posts
CSU Builds Expensive Parking, Does Nothing for Other Ways to Get to Campus
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California State Auditor report finds that CSU relied on costly parking to meet increased enrollment
SGV Connect 43 – First Mile/Last Mile Planning for the Gold Line and New Bike Infrastructure in La Verne
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Latest podcast features La Verne City Councilmember Muir Davis and Metro first-and-last-mile planning leaders Katie Lemmon and Jacob Lieb
Motorist Tailgates, Menaces and Hits Cyclist on McAllister
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Details are still sketchy, but looks as if SFPD refuses to investigate a dangerous driver
Don’t Blame ‘Distracted’ Pedestrians for Rising Death Toll
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The data doesn't really support that theory. Unfortunately, the real explanation just isn't that tidy.
Today’s Headlines
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Trump EPA chief writes to Republican lawmakers–not Congress–accusing CARB chair Mary Nichols of lying about clean car rule negotiations (Sacramento Bee) But former EPA staffer says EPA chief is the one lying (The Hill) And the feds are the ones unwilling to negotiate (Route Fifty) La Verne forms an Active Transportation Committee (Bike La Verne) […]
Valley Gadfly Rages Against Planned Metro Bus Speed Improvements
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A Valley gadfly is opposing Metro Valley BRT, alleging improved transit would cause "massive traffic jams" and "giant apartment buildings"-- but his images actually sell bus lanes
Transit Managers Punt Fare Integration
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Fare rationalization is an obvious need for the Bay Area, but managers veto MTC from even studying the idea
Detroit Bus Shelters Aren’t Where You Need ‘Em
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Bus shelters didn't match up with high-ridership stops. Just moving them around could have a big impact on access.
Today’s Headlines
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Stop thinking electric cars will save us: there are not enough resources in the world to build them (Treehugger) Petaluma gears up to fight about a road diet (yawn) (Petaluma 360) Bay Area considers a $100-billion transportation tax measure (Mercury News) Long Beach releases Climate Action and Adaptation plan (Long Beach Press Telegram) Davis residents […]
State-Specific Data Shows High Risk for California Pedestrians
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Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California. Unless noted in the story, GJEL Accident Attorneys is not consulted for the content or editorial direction of the sponsored content. A report from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration recently offered sobering statistics about the risks to people walking and biking on U.S. […]