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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Roadside Noise Cameras
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Across America, a shocking number of drivers are illegally hacking their cars to be as loud as possible — and evidence is mounting that the phenomenon has a huge impact on public health. But what can cities do about it?
Can Athletes Solve Urbanism’s PR Problem?
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If the typical professional athlete talks about transportation at all, it's usually in the context of a mulit-million SUV commercial. Soccer star Tesho Akindele, though, isn't the typical athlete — and as he transitions out of his career on the field, he wants to make a full-time job out of building walkable, bikeable, equitable cities.
How Mayors Can Lead The Way to a Sustainable Transportation Future (Hint: Listen to John Bauters)
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On today's episode of The Brake, though, we spoke with Mayor John Bauters of Emeryville, Calif., who's making massive progress to make streets safer, greener and more equitable in his small town — and sharing lessons in leadership that can scale to even the biggest cities.
Happy Juneteenth
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The staff of Streetsblog is off today to mark the Juneteenth national holiday, the celebration of the end of slavery in the U.S. in 1865.
Streetsblog Is Closing In On Its Summer Fundraising Goal
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BREAKING: National ‘Vision Zero’ Resolution Introduced
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As an epidemic of traffic deaths surges nationwide, Vision Zero finally is finally gaining traction in Congress.
Streetsblog Endorsements for the November 2020 Election – Statewide Propositions and Local Measures
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As you vote, consider Streetsblog's endorsements for some state and local propositions: Yes on Props 15, 16, 21. No on Prop 22. Yes on L.A. County Measure J and Bay Area Measure RR.
Opinion: Governor’s Veto of Complete Streets Bill Stinks
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Caltrans needs to be held responsible for its own policies - and for the safety or all road users, not just drivers. S.B. 127 would have helped.
Help Wanted: StreetsblogUSA is Hiring!
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Do you have what it takes to be a national leader on the debate over sustainable transportation, livable streets, transit equity and the future of our cities? If so, please apply.
Happy Independence Day!
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Streetsblog California wishes all its readers a very happy holiday. We will be writing at you again on Monday. Until then, have a great time!
Streetsblog (and Friends) Earn Four Big Wins at L.A. Press Club Awards
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Streetsblog L.A. wins Best Group Blog - with Sahra Sulaiman honored for Local Political Commentary and Damien Newton honored for Solutions Journalism
Streetfilms: See The Awesomeness of Portland’s Car-Free Tilikum Crossing
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Streetfilms' auteur Clarence Eckerson Jr. revisits a back-to-the-future idea whose time has come again for many cities.