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Alhambrans Urge City Council Not to Widen Fremont Avenue and its Off-Ramps
Residents who favor multimodal investment showed at city council to sound off on what they feel is a poor use of a “once in a lifetime” pot of money from the cancelled 710 extension.
May 19, 2023
Happy Bike to Work/Wherever Day – (Oakland’s 30th)
Oakland tests out a safe crossing near a high school, and there are plenty of bikes, smiles, coffee, and snacks.
May 18, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: Women Who Ride Transit
Let's talk about people who use transit with families — and taking pride in their local stop.
May 18, 2023
Essay: Why Even The Most Progressive Cities Are Failing Their Car-Free Residents
As traffic violence has climbed over the past few years, a number of ostensibly progressive, climate-friendly cities have demonstrated that they are uninterested in taking even modest steps to support non-drivers.
May 18, 2023
As Cities Eliminate Parking Minimums, Congress Considers Getting in on the Reform
“Across the country, more and more cities are finding a simple way to lower housing costs: increase downtown development anchored in public transit and improve the environment by removing mandatory parking minimums,” Rep. Robert Garcia said.
May 18, 2023
Bay Area Public Transit Agencies Lay Out Their Case for Emergency Funding
Senate Select Committee on Bay Area Public Transit holds its first hearing to listen
May 17, 2023
Bike Path to San Francisco Via Treasure Island Is Only for the Strong and Confident
Take this warning seriously. Think hard before you try it, and don't take your kids. This 17 percent grade is not for wobbly bike riders.
May 17, 2023
Steal This Idea: The Larger the Car, the More You Pay to Park
Big news out of Montreal: Starting on July 1, drivers of larger, heavier cars will pay more for residential parking permits in one busy corner of town.
May 17, 2023
Every Growing City Should Heed Austin’s New Parking Law
One of America's fastest-growing cities has eliminated parking minimums citywide, sending a clear message that a flood of new residents doesn't have to be followed by a flood new asphalt.
May 16, 2023
Scooter Companies Talk Best Practices (Though Low Speed Limits May Be Counter-Productive)
Micromobility companies want more Americans to ditch their cars for emissions-free travel — and to make it happen, they say cities must adopt policies that will entice people to use electric scooters and bikes.
May 16, 2023
