Advocacy
Streetsblog California
Oakland Ends Slow Streets
The city that pioneered Slow Streets at the start of the pandemic is now cancelling the program. We talk to an activist about future plans to preserve some streets and bring back a more robust version of the program in the future.
February 16, 2022
Bill Would Extend Environmental Exemption for Bike, Walk, Transit Projects
S.B. 288's temporary CEQA exemption, having proving useful, would be made permanent
February 7, 2022
Does America Need a ‘Mobility Bill of Rights’?
And more important: what should be included in it?
February 7, 2022
Glendale Blvd Hit-and-Run Crash Highlights Need for Safety Improvements
If Caltrans is serious about its professed commitment to safety, multi-modal transportation, and complete streets, it should take some kind of immediate action to fix the situation.
February 4, 2022
Berkeley Rips out Chunk of New Milvia Protected Bike Lanes
No consultation, no warning... they just ripped out a protective island and curbs
February 4, 2022
Applications Open for AARP Community Challenge Grants
Small grants for "quick-action" projects that help communities become more livable: public spaces, housing, transportation, civic engagement. Deadline: March 22
February 2, 2022
“Solving” Congestion Creates Worse Problems
Our “cures” for congestion are often worse than the problem.
January 31, 2022
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
