Elections
Streetsblog California
Editorial: For a Mega Measure to Work, the Rider Must Come First
The voters need to know it won't be business as usual if there's to be any hope of passing a huge measure to reinvent transit in the Bay Area
September 4, 2019
Bernie Sanders’s ‘Green New Deal’: What’s His Plan for Transit?
The Democratic contender's climate plan calls for $300 billion in new transit funding and $600 billion for high-speed rail. But it's not great on highways.
August 23, 2019
SPUR Talk: Post Election Roundup
A breakdown of results and what they mean for the safe and livable streets movement
November 8, 2018
Election 2018 – California’s Mostly Good News
Prop 6 defeated! Democratic super-majority! Plus various transportation tax measures throughout the state.
November 7, 2018
Election 2018: The Koch Brothers Lost Big in Tampa Last Night
A grassroots-led push for trails, sidewalks and transit funding in Hillsborough County was successful despite opposition backed by the Koch brothers.
November 7, 2018
Rent Stabilization and the Integrity of Vulnerable Ecosystems: Prop 10
When marginalized communites are viewed as ecosystems, the urgency of putting a floor under them becomes clear
November 6, 2018
Advocates Make Final Push to Save State Transportation Funding
Prop. 6 would repeal gas tax adjustment--and let infrastructure continue to decline
November 6, 2018
Broad Coalition Rallies Against Proposition 6
At yesterday's rally, electeds, cities, business and labor all are urging No on Prop 6
October 31, 2018
It’s Not About the Hair and Heels: Prop 6 Opponents Shoot Down a Specious Argument
Senator Scott Wiener and Emeryville Mayor John Bauters decisively demonstrate that it is possible to ride a bike in heels, and have fun
October 29, 2018
