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Memo to Buttigieg: USDOT Needs an Active Transportation Administration
Giving people who walk and roll a voice in Washington is a crucial tool in the fight to change the federal structures that underlie our car-only transportation landscape.
January 21, 2021
Building a Better Regional Ballot Measure w/ Seamless Bay Area’s Ian Griffiths
As we prepare to bid goodbye to 2020, Streetsblog SF continues its interview series with local and national experts to lay the groundwork for the best possible transit mega-measure for 2022
December 17, 2020
Bike East Bay Push for More Lakeside Bike Heaven
Please Oakland, I want some more...
November 3, 2020
Another California Executive Order: Conserve Lands, Align Policies to Fight Climate Change
Advocates applaud the order, but how does it fit with ongoing efforts to widen freeways and drill more oil wells?
October 8, 2020
California Doing Okay, Not Bad, on Walkability – But It’s a Low Bar
The scores are based on metrics like whether the states have policies or offer funding in support of walkability, whether they focus on high-need communities, and whether they do anything to support active schools and neighborhoods.
September 11, 2020
Ten Cities to Use Open Streets as Tools for Equity and COVID-Resilience
The winners of a new grant will seek to put roads to their highest and best use at this historic moment: helping the most undeserved residents of our cities.
September 3, 2020
AARP Keeps Quietly Giving Out Grants for Small but Powerful Ideas to Increase Livability
A total of 184 "quick-action" projects win 2020 Community Challenge Grants; Six in California
September 2, 2020
Eyes on the Street: Telegraph in Temescal Gets its Makeover
Long awaited road diet + protected bike lanes on Telegraph in Temescal now almost complete.
September 1, 2020
This Bill Could Kill Bike and Scooter Share in California
Assembly Bill 1286 would functionally ban scooters, e-bikes and other electric-assist modes from the road — if advocates don't speak up.
August 25, 2020
Actions to Take Today Help Transit Survive the Pandemic
Call or email your Congressional representative; add your organization to a letter asking for help; sign a petition to keep transit operators safe
August 7, 2020
