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Streetsblog California
Study: Two-Thirds of Americans Know Highway Expansions Don’t Cure Traffic
"The public is way ahead of the elected officials, and it's way ahead of the transportation officials in [talking about] the kind of future they want to see."
June 29, 2023
How ‘Strategic Escalation’ Can Help Advocates Win Their Sustainable Transportation Goals
You might not need to host a massive die-in on a highway ramp or sue the DOT to win a better transportation future for your community. And even if you do, it's important to lay the groundwork first.
June 28, 2023
New CA Bill Would Provide Relief for Bay Area Transit
S.B. 532 would raise tolls on local bridges and allocate that money for transit
June 26, 2023
‘Citizens Academies’ for Transit Riders Teach Self-Advocacy
Courses offered by advocacy groups can help public transit riders, enthusiasts, and community stakeholders understand their local transportation systems and power structures.
Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza
June 21, 2023
Why Small Cities Torn Apart By Highways Need Extra Help to Heal
A new program will help smaller communities start the process of redesigning highways and other transportation investments that tore apart their communities — and shine a light on why it’s so hard for them to do it without outside help
June 12, 2023
Legislative Update: Mostly Positive Results for Active Transportation Bills at Midpoint
June 2 was the deadline for all bills to move from their house of origin or get nixed.
June 7, 2023
The 15 Best Arguments for Bike Boosters: Part Three
People for Bikes recently developed a a 15-point fact sheet to help counteract misconceptions that often arise when advocating for change, as well as to promote strategies we know work. Here's the third installment.
June 7, 2023
How to Train an Army of Sustainable Transportation Advocates
Today, we're sitting down with Carter Lavin, a Bay Area activist who's made it his mission to give people the skills, vision, and capacity to campaign for better sustainable transportation policies in their town.
June 6, 2023
The 15 Best Arguments for Bike Boosters: Part Two
People for Bikes recently developed a a 15-point fact sheet to help counteract misconceptions that often arise when advocating for change, as well as to promote strategies we know work. Here's the second installment.
June 5, 2023
What Are Complete Streets? Smart Growth America Raises the Bar
What Are Complete Streets? Smart Growth America Raises the Bar
SGA's recent report, Best Complete Streets Policies 2023, looks for strong and effective policies that lay the groundwork for safer streets for everyone
May 31, 2023
