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Armchair Urbanist Reviews Basics of California HSR

In case you haven't heard, this is getting built with or without the feds -- and the Armchair Urbanist has some ideas on how to get it done faster that don't involve changing the alignment

August 15, 2025

Alameda Prioritizes Drivers, Removes Slow Streets Barriers Near Schools

'The City Engineer determined that the barricade removal is necessary for public safety based on increased traffic volumes and driver behavior.'

August 14, 2025

Planters in West Portal are Remnant of a Once-Bold Safety Project

The new planters are nice, but are also a symbol of a family betrayed by San Francisco politics.

August 12, 2025

Driver Caused Burlingame Tragedy, Not an E-Bike Rider

Not only didn't the bicyclist contribute to the crash, they were one of the victims in a driver-caused crash that killed a small boy.

August 11, 2025

Weekend Roundup: VTA joins Transit Funding Measure, RSR Bridge Bicyclists Shafted by Caltrans and Co.

Some good news and some very bad news for people who support transportation options in the Bay Area.

August 8, 2025

Commentary: Downtown S.F. Rebounds. Must be the Return of Cars to Market Street… oh Wait

The argument for letting cars back on Market Street just went out the window. Instead, let's make the car ban real.

August 7, 2025

SFMTA Starts Issuing Speed Camera Fines

But speed cameras are just a start towards reducing serious crashes, say advocates.

August 5, 2025

Grand Street Protected Bike Lanes Taking Shape in Alameda

A first segment on Grand is nearing completion. But the northern segment of the project is in limbo.

August 4, 2025

Caltrain Electrification Boosted Ridership 76 Percent in June

This is the wildly successful component of the HSR project Trump's minions tried to kill during his first term.

July 31, 2025