Government Organizations
Government by AI? Trump Administration Plans to Write Regulations Using Artificial Intelligence
The Transportation Department, which oversees the safety of airplanes, cars and pipelines, plans to use Google Gemini to draft new regulations. “We don’t need the perfect rule,” said DOT’s top lawyer. “We want good enough.”
Commentary: US DOT’s Misguided War on Bikeways
"European genes do not produce some kind of innate affinity for human-powered mobility — [and] people on any continent will use bike infrastructure if it is safe."
The Talk of D.C.: Rumors Flying that Trump Admin Wants to Undo Bike Lanes in Capital
The feds appear to be mounting an argument that bike lanes cause congestion in the nation's capitol — and advocates are bracing for a fight.
‘Streets for All’ Talk with SFMTA Director Julie Kirschbaum
'Fix the roof first, the kitchen second.'
Update: AC Transit Closes Investigation of Bus Operator Assault on a Bicyclist
Bus driver used the bike lane, tailgated cyclist, honked at him, and then nearly ran him over, all captured on video. AC Transit closes its short investigation without announcing any steps against the driver.
The Real Reason America Can’t Have The Tiny Japanese-Style Cars Trump Says He Wants
Trump is right that kei cars are super-kawaii — but he's wrong that clearing the regulatory decks is enough to bring them to U.S. shores.
Caught on Video: AC Transit Operator Appears to Assault Cyclist
Bus driver uses bike lane on Foothill to queue jump slow-moving traffic, tailgates and honks at a cyclist in the bike lane, then nearly runs him over.
Advocates Rally for Full and Fair Muni Funding
'Muni Now, Muni Forver,' advocates and electeds gear up to support improved Muni service.
Call to Action: SFMTA Board Must Close the Loophole in ‘Car Free’ Market Street
Our friends at the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition are calling for an end to all the exceptions to the car ban.
Investigation: How Trump’s U.S. DOT Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
In Trump’s second term, the agency opened 50-percent fewer investigations into vehicle safety defects, concluded 83-percent fewer enforcement cases against trucking and bus companies and started 58-percent fewer pipeline enforcement cases compared with...
