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Report: Lessons from California’s HSR Project
A new paper from the Mineta Institute looks at California's high-speed rail project—and how to do better moving forward.
SPUR Talk: OakDOT Director Josh Rowan on Safety, Speed, and Rethinking Streets
"If you’re not comfortable walking from that bus stop, you’re not going to take the bus in the first place."
BART, Muni, and Safe Streets Advocates Helped ‘No Kings’ Rallies Succeed
Transit and safe streets advocates rose to the occasion.
Oakland’s 14th Street Project Wins on Details
Oakland DOT is getting praise from advocates for the attention to detail on the 14th street protected bike lane. Unfortunately, the project is also running late.
Commentary: The Horrifying Sound of Traffic Violence
Bernal residents could have woken to the sound of a reckless driver crashing into concrete. Instead, another man is dead in a city that isn't yet serious about Vision Zero.
Gov’s Signature on SB 63 Launches Campaign to Fund Transit
There will be a ballot measure to fund Bay Area transit in November of 2026. But now the real work begins: building support, gathering signatures, and getting a majority of voters to approve it.
Call to Action: Urge Gov to Sign Red Light Camera Bill
Flood Newsom’s phone lines with support for the red light camera bill.
Eyes on the Street: Update on Alameda’s Central Ave Project
A tour and progress report.
Streamlining Task Force Wants to Kill S.F.’s Bike Advisory Committee
It also recommends increasing the mayor's influence over the SFMTA Board by allowing him to fire directors.
Commentary: Speed Cameras are a Good Start for Safe Streets
But all tools, not just speed cameras, must be used to achieve Vision Zero.
