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What a Multimodal Urban Design Contest in Iceland Can Teach the U.S.
An open competition to design a new urban quarter in Iceland will prioritize sustainable transportation in a region that's proactively transitioning out of car dependency — and it could serve as a model for how to fill similar holes in growing U.S. communities.
February 13, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: Get on the Fast Bus!
This week, Colin Parent, executive director of Circulate San Diego, comes on the program to talk about his new report, "Fast Bus! How San Diego Can Make Progress by Speeding Up the Bus." That title should say it all!
February 2, 2023
Two Bus Rapid Transit Concepts Announced from SGV’s Transit Feasibility Study
An extensive east-west BRT route has been imagined for Valley Blvd, and a shorter one for Rosemead Blvd, but numerous other transit improvements were included too, with connections to colleges and train stations.
September 27, 2022
Transit Riders Celebrate Van Ness Opening
No joke: San Francisco's first Bus Rapid Transit system opens today, April 1, 2022
April 4, 2022
Councilmember Kevin de León Announces Support for Eagle Rock Bus Transit Plan
Kevin de León endorsed Metro's "single lane" Bus Rapid Transit alternative "F1" which is largely based on the community-led design proposal called the Beautiful Boulevard
April 1, 2022
Metro Board Suspended 710 Freeway Widening, Approved: Budget, Fareless, and Bus Rapid Transit
710 widening suspended, Fareless transit pilot approved, $8B FY22 budget approved, and Colorado Blvd route selected for Eagle Rock BRT
May 28, 2021
Kevin de León Asks Metro to Delay Eagle Rock Bus Project, Wants More Meetings
Councilmember de León is seeking an alternative "maintaining two through lanes" for drivers - and asking Metro to hold a series of well-advertised in-person meetings.
May 17, 2021
Eagle Rock Bus Advocates Invite Councilmember de León to Support BRT Plan
As Metro's Eagle Rock Bus Rapid Transit plans approach a vote of the Metro board, City Councilmember Kevin de León has not committed to support a robust transit-, walk-, and bike-friendly Beautiful Boulevard proposal.
May 10, 2021
Community-Led ‘Beautiful Boulevard’ Plan Puts Bus Rapid Transit into a Walkable Downtown Eagle Rock
The Beautiful Boulevard proposal would retain mean great BRT, while keeping Colorado Boulevard's median, and upgrading walkability and bikeability.
February 22, 2021
East Bay Advocates Want Quick-Build Bus Lanes
The 'West Bay' is getting quick-build, tactical bus and bike lanes before the anticipated post-COVID carmageddon... why not the East Bay?
January 6, 2021
