Planning
Streetsblog California
Silicon Valley Bike Vision Plan Is a Great Tool for Advocates Everywhere
The Silicon Valley Bike Vision report shows what peninsula cities are doing right, as well as what they could do better to improve conditions for bicyclists and encourage more people to ride. It serves as a vision of what bicycling could be like, and provides a general roadmap on how to get there.
March 24, 2017
When Will America’s Street Design Bible Enter the 21st Century?
Last year, the number of people killed on U.S. roads surged back above 40,000. But you don't see much urgency on the part of the transportation engineering establishment to change a failing street design paradigm. So we checked in with one of the engineers in charge of America's street design bible.
March 15, 2017
Can We Cool It with the Ballot Box Planning Measures Already?
With defeats of Measures S and LV, voters have rejected the myth that the problems of urban planning can be solved with a simple yes-or-no vote at the ballot box
March 8, 2017
Bus Rapid Transit? More Streetcar? OCTA Considers What’s Best for Harbor Blvd
The Orange County Transportation Authority is studying twelve different transit options, including Bus Rapid Transit and a streetcar, for the highest-transit-use corridor in the county.
February 14, 2017
Meetings Set for Statewide Bike and Pedestrian Plan Feedback
Meetings are set for Northern, Southern, and Central California, all with webinar components, so you can add your voice to the draft bicycle and pedestrian plan.
February 10, 2017
Berkeley Gets a Protected Intersection
Good bike infrastructure can be simpler and less expensive to build than planners realize.
December 20, 2016
Fresno Active Transportation Plan Is Flawed, But Better After Public Input
Fresno is frequently described as "two cities"--the more affluent north, and the south, where more low-income residents live. Advocates question whether the city's Active Transportation Plan does enough for residents in the south.
December 5, 2016
CalBike: Make it Easier to Build Good, Safe Streets for People
Caltrans guidelines still prioritize the movement of cars over the safety of other users, despite other state efforts to address the problem. The California Bicycle Coalition is asking the department to update its guidance.
November 18, 2016
Oakland Forging Ahead With New Ideas for Transportation
It's exciting times in Oakland, California. In the past six weeks, Oakland has passed a raft of policies that promise to have a lasting effect on the city's future transportation and development. This is all being done as part of the city government's reorganization, creating a new Department of Transportation to better strategize and coordinate transportation planning and construction.
November 2, 2016
Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Seeks Your Ideas, Thoughts
Caltrans is making some progress on its first-ever statewide bicycle and pedestrian plan. The progress is happening at a Caltrans pace, but it is coming along. Two workshops were held this week to discuss what's been done so far: the draft vision, goals, and objectives. An online survey seeks input on what needs to be added or adjusted.
October 28, 2016