Advocacy
Streetsblog California
That Bridge in Pittsburgh Is Where I Became an Advocate
After seeing the collapse of such a hauntingly familiar site, I hope the President really will "build back better"
January 31, 2022
Valencia Street ‘Just a Minute’ Pilot Protest
Advocates are trying a new action on one of San Francisco's most contentious streets
January 27, 2022
Remembering Dana Gabbard – 1962-2022
Los Angeles lost one of its most knowledgeable, passionate, and persistent transit advocates: Dana Gabbard
January 18, 2022
For Your Holiday Viewing Pleasure: This Year’s Bicycle Film Festival
Available for online screening from anywhere until January 9.
December 21, 2021
Advocates Want Valencia Safety Project Out of Limbo
A plan for protected bike lanes and intersections was ready to go when COVID came but ended up on hold. Advocates think it's been long enough
December 21, 2021
Caltrans Issues Statewide Complete Streets Policy
By default, all Caltrans transportation projects will provide "comfortable, convenient, and connected complete streets facilities" for bikers, walkers, and transit riders.
December 10, 2021
Reimagining Healthy and Sustainable Streets in Monterey Park/Alhambra
.... with a Hands-on Place It Workshop
December 9, 2021
CalBike Breaks Down the Infrastructure’s Bill Impact on CA Bike Riders
Some benefits for California bike riders
November 22, 2021
The de Young’s Latest Exhibit is a Semi-Stealthy Push to Reopen JFK to Cars
The Parkaccess4all.org site makes only brief mention of who’s paying for it. There are plenty of other omissions and half-truths.
November 17, 2021
Bay Area Transit Task Force Approves Pilot Cross-Agency Transit Passes – and Free Transfers
It's taken years of advocacy work, and isn't done yet. But huge progress is being made on making transit fares make sense to riders.
November 16, 2021