SamTrans Survey Abandons Dumbarton Rail
What happened to the possibility of using the corridor for its original purpose? Advocates need to get this project back on tracks.
January 22, 2026
SPUR Talk: What Can the State Learn from HSR About doing Megaprojects Right?
It's getting done, but it's been a slog. What can the state do differently on future megaprojects to avoid so much delay and cost overrun?
January 21, 2026
Commentary: The Unlikely Savior of Sunset Dunes
Be sure to thank Supervisor Shamann Walton for saving the park.
January 20, 2026
Oakland Goes Live with 18 Speed Cameras
Warnings first. Then real fines. Oakland joins San Francisco with live speed enforcement cameras.
January 16, 2026
$3 Million Now in the Bank to Support Signature-Gathering Effort for Regional Transit Measure
Transit funding advocates have the money. Now they just need almost 200,000 signatures.
January 15, 2026
Congestion Pricing: Is it Time to Try it in San Francisco?
Congestion pricing has been an unqualified success in New York (and lots of other places). Why wouldn't it work here? That was the question on a recent episode of State of the Bay on KALW.
January 14, 2026
Supervisor Wong Writes Legislation to Kill Sunset Dunes
District 4's new supervisor finally met with Sunset Dunes advocates the night before formally presenting legislation to put a new referendum on the ballot to destroy the park.
January 8, 2026
Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Returns
Woodstock had an operation, but is back after a longer-than-expected service suspension.
January 7, 2026
Two-Item Tuesday: Sunset Dunes Lawsuit Tossed
Plus a call-to-action on San Francisco's tree canopy.
January 6, 2026
Commentary: Let’s Do Better in 2026
During the holidays, I got a rude reminder of why advocacy tactics have to change. In 2026, let's demand better before we give support to questionable leaders.
January 5, 2026
