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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Roadside Noise Cameras
Across America, a shocking number of drivers are illegally hacking their cars to be as loud as possible — and evidence is mounting that the phenomenon has a huge impact on public health. But what can cities do about it?
February 28, 2023
Report: US Pedestrian Death Rate Increased 9x Faster Than Population During COVID
Pedestrian deaths are continuing to skyrocket as the pandemic drags on — and since 2019, analysts say the death rate for walkers has eclipsed the rate of population growth by a factor of at least nine.
February 28, 2023
Q&A: High Speed Rail Update
"We're designing a rail line from scratch to reach high speeds for the first time ever in the U.S."
February 28, 2023
CicLAvia Opens the West San Fernando Valley 2023 – Open Thread
Tens of thousands of people on foot and bike - plenty of puddles, cold winds, and a few downed trees - but mercifully no actual rain
February 27, 2023
Opinion: Electric Cars Shouldn’t Distract Us From Building a More Walkable World
"Governments champion EVs to win voter support, and corporations offer optimistic product projections to lure investors. The reality is that electric cars will be less of a solution than presently expected."
February 27, 2023
Lawmaker, Walk S.F., Renew Support for Vision Zero
Walk San Francisco and Supervisor Dean Preston try again to get San Francisco lawmakers and bureaucrats to value life over parking
February 27, 2023
February 2022 Metro Board Meeting Recap: Security, Homelessness, Valley Rail, and More
The Metro board meeting focused mostly on issues related to transit system security and homelessness. Also - brief updates on East San Fernando Valley light rail, ridership, and more.
February 27, 2023
Applications Open: Customized Training on Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
CalWalks and UC's SafeTREC are once again offering community groups of all kinds free training in assessing current conditions and identifying ways to improve safety
February 24, 2023
San Francisco Advocates Launch Web Page to Track Slow Streets
What are Slow Streets? Where are they? And in what cities are the implemented? Now the answers are available for cities and advocates of livable streets.
February 24, 2023
Legislative Hearing on How to Stop Oil Profiteering Shows How Little Anyone Knows
The hearing had everything: government agency reps making the case for Newsom's proposal, experts on economics, government, and litigation, and a range of "stakeholders."
February 23, 2023