Podcast
StreetSmart 11: Exploring Fire Department Tensions in the “War for Street Space”
Why are some fire departments blocking safer street designs? On this week’s StreetSmart Podcast, Damien Newton talks with UC Berkeley’s Zach Lamb about his new report on the tensions shaping the “war for street space.”
California Bicycle Summit 2026 Dates, Location Announced
In 2026, the Summit will return to Sacramento on April 23 and 24. Attendees will also have the opportunity to join CalBike on Wednesday, April 22, for a rare bicycle-focused optional lobby day in our state’s capitol.
State Transit Transformation Task Force Concludes Its Work with Unsatisfying Final Meeting
Task Force members were disappointed in the scope of the final recommendations, but hope they serve as a starting point for greater reform.
Metro To Open D Line Subway Extension By March 2026
The 4-mile Metro D Line Extension Section 1 will extend from Wilshire/Western in Koreatown to La Cienega/Wilshire in Beverly Hills.
What was signed: More Cameras, Faster Builds for Transit/Bike/Ped, More Time for Breathalyzers after DUI’s
He may have waited to the last second, but the Governor made some big news and made big promises yesterday.
Huntington and Fremont to get Complete Street Redesigns in South Pasadena
Early concepts portray lush, green streets - with pedestrian, bike, and bus facilities.
CicLAvia Turns 15, Enlivens the Heart of L.A. – Open Thread
Tens of thousands of people participated in another great CicLAvia event yesterday - through Boyle Heights, Chinatown, MacArthur Park, Little Tokyo, and Downtown L.A..
Newsom Signs SB 79, Legislation to Spur Housing Production Near Transit
Despite fierce opposition, Newsom signs controversial legislation.
Parking Titan Donald Shoup’s Legacy Continues
A new book and a new UCLA center honor the world's foremost expert on parking, Donald Shoup, who passed away in February.
America Has a Golden Opportunity to End the ‘Highway Boondoggle’ Crisis
America's wasteful highway spending has gotten out of control — and if President Trump really wants to promote efficient government, he'll urge Congress to stop it.
