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Memorial Ride for Teen Cycling Phenom Killed by Driver Hopes to Inspire National Change

In what could be the largest advocacy ride in U.S. history, advocates from around the world will celebrate the legacy of rising cycling Magnus White — and demand policy and culture changes that his family believe could have saved his life.

August 5, 2024

Follow-Up: Oakland Holds Bike Safety Hostage to Peralta Park Fencing Project

Councilperson Nikki Fortunato Bas finds more excuses for the condition of estuary channel path

August 2, 2024

Incomplete Streets Part 3: Even When Caltrans Is Right, It’s Wrong

We have to give Caltrans credit for doing a few projects solely for the benefit of pedestrians and bike riders - although, without pressure from advocates across California, we might not have even these. However, even when Caltrans focuses on Complete Streets, it leaves out critical elements.

July 31, 2024

This Bill Could Restore Washington’s Ability to Regulate the Auto Industry

A raft of key auto safety provisions are in danger since the fall of the Chevron doctrine — unless Elizabeth Warren's new bill restores regulators' ability to have the final word.

July 31, 2024

Incomplete Streets Part 2: District 12 Ignores Caltrans Policy on Bike and Pedestrian Needs

Caltrans has a policy requiring Complete Streets in its projects, but Caltrans Districts routinely ignore it

July 23, 2024

Long Beach Leads in Traffic Circles

Traffic circles aren't quite ubiquitous in Long Beach, but they're around. Riding and walking through the city one encounters circles in neighborhoods rich and poor, new and old.

July 15, 2024

Bus, Bike, and Walk Improvements Required by Measure HLA on Hold While Council Ponders

Council Public Works Committee hears Measure HLA items, delays implementation until at least early August. They're waiting for a first draft ordinance expected in August - four months after Measure HLA took effect.

July 1, 2024

Cities Block Off Streets for Rich Neighborhoods, Not for Bike/Walk Safety – Part 2

Cities know street closures work to divert and calm car traffic, they shouldn't be shy about using diverters/closures for prioritizing the safety and convenience of people getting around on foot and on bike

June 12, 2024

Report: Pedestrian Deaths at a Forty-Year High

Dangerous By Design report shows trends are going in the wrong direction in most metropolitan areas. California is no exception.

June 3, 2024

Safe Streets Advocate Mike Chen Nominated for SFMTA Board

Advocate Mike Chen was nominated to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors Thursday to replace Lydia So.

May 31, 2024