Elections
Streetsblog California
Prop 22 Wins in Massive Handout to Unsustainable Transportation
The controversial California bill is poised to be replicated across the nation — unless we stop it.
November 5, 2020
California November 2020 Election Results Preliminary Round-Up
The Streetsblog team has a wrap up of some statewide and local results in yesterday's election. Note that ballots are still being counted so these may change.
November 4, 2020
Caltrain Measure RR Provisionally Passes
Caltrain Board Chair and San Mateo County Supervisor Dave Pine declares victory
November 4, 2020
State and Local Transit Won in a Landslide Yesterday
And that may be *because* — not despite of — a pandemic that terrified millions of Americans off buses and trains.
November 4, 2020
How Cities Are Keeping Voting Queues Safe from COVID-19 and Cars
As voters across the country head to the ballot box, some cities are giving driving spaces around polling places back to the people — while others are leaving them out in the cold.
November 4, 2020
What to Do Today: A Walking Meditation, and Distractions
While the best time to start a walking meditation practice may have been in 2016, the second-best time is today.
November 3, 2020
Transportation Measures to Watch on Election Day
Even if you don't live in a district that's considering one of these propositions, they could serve as a model for your own community soon.
November 3, 2020
Getting People to Vote: Fare-Free Transit and Bike-Share on Election Day
If you're planning to vote in person, your local transit agency or bike-share company might help you with a free ride.
November 2, 2020
Op-Ed: Battle over Prop 21 Shows Wall Street Landlords Put Profits Over People
The newest rent control measure would protect small landlords while forcing more accountability on corporate landlords
October 28, 2020
Op-Ed: California’s Prop 22 Is Not Only Bad for Drivers, it’s Bad for Traffic and the Environment
The measure would define how app-based drivers are compensated and could have lasting traffic and environmental consequences.
October 5, 2020
