Elections
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Transit Wins Big Again In Local Elections Across America
Several candidates who ran on ambitious transportation reform platforms won at the ballot box on Tuesday — but even more communities said yes to supporting transit directly.
November 5, 2025
LA County Accidentally Removed Criminal Reform Ballot Measure from County Code. Now They’re Trying to Fix It.
Voters passed Measure J in 2020 to dedicate money to education, job training, and other non-carceral ways to fight crime.
July 16, 2025
Commentary: Muni Rail Needs to Lift its Bike Ban Before a Funding Measure Goes to a Vote
Not allowing cyclists on the rail system just makes it harder to get a measure passed.
May 1, 2025
This Automaker Is Attacking Sustainable Transportation Even More Than You Think
The world's largest automaker has been ramping up spending to put climate change deniers in Congress, and crushing support for all kinds of sustainable modes in the process.
February 3, 2025
Letter to Readers: Happy Holidays and Thoughts on the Year’s Takeaways
2024 will be remembered as a seminal year for San Francisco streets
December 23, 2024
Opinion: Why I’m Hopeful About Vision Zero, Even Post-Election
"We all know that change is hard, especially at a time when the nation seems so divided. But keeping our loved ones safe is a universal goal."
November 21, 2024
Mixed News for Local Measures
Transform sums up the wins and losses on state and local ballots
November 14, 2024
Transportation Reform Advocates Have a Plan to Win — Even During the Next Trump Era
"We're going to take the fury that powers us after this moment … and we're going to change transportation in this country forever.”
November 13, 2024
At Least Local Transit Initiatives Won Big in Tuesday’s Election
Last Tuesday's election wasn't all bad news for transit.
November 12, 2024
Sustainable Transportation Advocates React to the Trump Victory
Some sustainable transportation advocates took to social media following the election to share their fears — and hopes — for life under the next administration.
November 7, 2024
