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Streetsblog California
Four Policies Progressives Are Backing for the Next Big Transportation Bill
Progressives are refusing to water down their ambitions in the face of a deeply divided Washington.
August 12, 2025
Stoner Park Crosswalk Saga Draws Attention to L.A.’s Transportation Safety Dysfunction
The story of West L.A. activists creating DIY crosswalks to a popular park caught their Councilmembers' attention and shamed the city into making permanent improvements.
August 12, 2025
CalBike’s Next “Online Summit Session” Will Be on 8/20 on Bike Highways
They're still firming up the details, but we can announce that the 2026 California Bicycle Summit will be held in Sacramento next April.
August 12, 2025
Is U.S. Passenger Rail Having a Big Moment?
We brought in an expert to unpack some of the biggest rail headlines of the day — and a few you might have missed.
August 11, 2025
SGV Connect 139: ICE
ICE's terrifying impact in the San Gabriel Valley, and what residents and California's leaders can do to prepare.
August 7, 2025
This Company Wants to Help More Americans Buy Used E-Bikes
Trade wars in Washington are having a chilling effect on the U.S. bike market. Could selling more used cycles fill the gap?
August 6, 2025
Governor Signs “Slow Down, Move Over” Law Creating Protections for Stranded Motorists
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 390 into law which extends protections already given to police officers, highway workers, Caltrans employees and other people doing official work on the highways to anyone outside of their vehicle. Drivers will now be required to drive their car into a left lane (or a right one if the person is in a left shoulder lane) on multi-lane highways or as far as possible if there is only one travel lane.
August 5, 2025
South Bay Pauses Planned Metro/Caltrans 405 Freeway Widening
Metro suggested that that the South Bay Cities Council of Governments be responsible for a 405 Freeway project cost overruns. The SBCCOG board declined.
August 5, 2025
Trump’s Transportation ‘Funding Freeze’ Was Just the Tip of the Iceberg, GAO Says
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was slow to get money out the door even before the current president threw the process into chaos. This must change.
August 3, 2025
Rosemead Now Offers Zero Emission Microtransit
The service operates within city limits, but offers further rides for older and disabled riders.
July 29, 2025
