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Some Suggestions for Santa Monica as it Plans for its Car-Free Olympics
Santa Monica is well ahead of Los Angeles when it comes to providing multi-modal options. The key will be expanding what is there and just making it easier and faster to get to and ride on the existing bus and rail systems.
August 22, 2024
Traffic Diverter Removed from Plan for Slow Noe Street
SFMTA says it was just seeking consensus when it decided to remove a key safety feature
August 21, 2024
Op-Ed: Which SF Mayoral Candidate Will Lead on Safe Streets?
San Francisco needs sustained, principled leadership if it really wants to transform its streets
August 20, 2024
Join a Who’s-Who of Livable Streets Heroes at Our September 12th Party
Come help us celebrate!
August 15, 2024
A Peek into Metro Rail Ridership Details Station-by-Station
Metro station by station figures shows that: new infrastructure (Regional Connector and K Line) are doing great. Few light rail stations lost ridership, but nearly all heavy rail stations did. 7th/Metro Center is a beast.
August 15, 2024
Possible Uber/Lyft Tax Could Help Fund Muni
A new measure just got enough signatures to appear on the November ballot. If San Francisco voters go for it, it could help transit stay afloat
July 31, 2024
Update: Advocates Resist Port’s Latest Effort Against Bike Safety
When port officials push Oakland planners to move bikes lanes "a few blocks over," it just proves they don't prioritize safety
July 24, 2024
Friday Video: Paris Does it Again
Come for the bike-friendly streets, but stay for adopt-a-tree program and all the car-free school roadways.
July 19, 2024
We Need to Stop Killing People On Our Roads; A New ‘Bikes Belong’ Campaign Could Help
A ground-breaking campaign in the 90s helped deliver the federal money America needed to fund active transportation infrastructure. Is it time to re-launch it?
July 18, 2024
Encouraging Older Adults to Use Active and Public Transportation
Using - and encouraging the use of - active and multimodal transport can greatly enhance people's lives, especially seniors
July 17, 2024