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SPUR Talk: The Future of Downtown Oakland
Oakland present a beautiful plan for the future of downtown. But will it get built?
January 6, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: Speculative Futures and Cities
A conversation with author Johanna Hoffman, whose book "Speculative Futures" touches on the most important topics for urban planning, including discussing people’s emotional reactions to the future.
January 6, 2023
Eyes on the Street: Short Leland Way Protected Bikeway in Burbank
Leland Way is a somewhat instructive example of how bikeways - along with landscaping - can help to improve otherwise inhospitable spaces, including along freeway sound walls
January 5, 2023
Commentary: Our Failure to Invest in Trains Leaves Us Vulnerable
Our transportation system is anything but resilient.
January 5, 2023
Legislative Analyst’s Report: Scoping Plan Lacks Clear Strategies
Fighting climate change will take more than a guiding document. Is the California Air Resources Board responsible for all of it?
January 4, 2023
Sheriff’s Deputy Threatens to Shoot L.A. Rapper for Sitting in His Parked Car
Feezy had been livestreaming while parked in a Gardena strip mall parking lot off Crenshaw when deputies yanked his door open and stuck guns in his face. He was ultimately ticketed for a missing front plate.
January 4, 2023
SGV Hikes and Bikes: Schabarum Trail Peak
In part one of our new series, here’s a brief afternoon climb for a great sunset view from up above the Valley.
January 4, 2023
Four Ways Automotive Regulators Could Save Pedestrian Lives
America's top regulatory agency is failing its mandate to “keep people safe on America’s roadways” — and to truly accomplish it, they need to fundamentally change the way they operate.
January 4, 2023
San Franciscans Are Buying E-Bikes Like Never Before. Where Do We Put Them?
Car owners get to store their cars all over the streets. How about sharing a little bit of that parking with cyclists?
January 4, 2023
Making the Bus An Easier Choice
Whether you choose to ride a bus or you rely on the bus, removal of the barriers to practical and comfortable access to public transit will always increase ridership. Make the choice easier and people will choose it more often.
January 4, 2023
