Podcast
Talking Headways Podcast: Bike Guides to Build Your City
Bill Schultheiss on AASHTO and NACTO bike lane design guides, the importance of history, political will and the stress of being an expert witness in court.
Duffy Tells Congress He’s Not Delaying DOT Projects — As He Delays DOT Projects
Thousands of federal transportation grants remain in limbo as the Trump administration cuts staff and cracks down on DEI, bike lanes and environmental rules.
Villaraigosa Pivots to Slamming High Gas Prices in Bid to Break Out of Gubernatorial Pack
To date, Villaraigosa's current campaign has accepted just over $175,000 from the oil and gas industry. His opponents have pledged not accept oil money.
‘Whether They See It Or Not’: How the ‘Arrested Mobility’ of Black Americans Harms Everyone
"Policy could be the decision to invest in a community, or to disinvest [in that community]. In Black, brown, low-income communities, the policy has been disinvestment."
What Transportation Priorities Could Get Cut Under the GOP’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Budget Bill
Hint: a bloodbath for EVs, reconnecting communities, and environmental reviews.
StreetSmart7: Sam Speroni and Automobile Debt
In StreetSmart Episode7, Streetsblog California editor Damien Newton and Sam Speroni from UCLA discussed the unequal distribution of car ownership costs in Los Angeles, using data from 2021 to 2023.
Friday’s Headlines
CA vs. Republicans is national news, but there's plenty of other news happening around the state.
Metro Quietly Withdraws Lyft Bike-Share Contract Vote
The current twice-botched will-they-won't-they procurement process is not doing Metro Bike Share any favors.
SGV Hikes and Bikes: Duck Farm River Park
Tucked in the crook of the 605 and Valley Boulevard is some much needed breathing room for the East Valley.
See You in Court: California Sues to Protect Clean Air and Emission Standards from Federal Overreach
It's Bonta v Trump round 23
