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Report: State and Federal Officials Are Asleep at the Wheel on AV Safety
"We have concerns about this technology now — not even considering how complex it might someday become," said one report author.
December 6, 2022
Metro Breaks Ground on Early Phase of Valley Rail Construction
The East San Fernando Valley rail line, in the middle of Van Nuys Boulevard, is anticipated to open around 2028-2030
December 5, 2022
Commentary: Hey SFMTA, Stop Calling Everything a “Protected” Bike Lane
Calling bike lanes with safe-hit posts "protected" makes as much sense as gluing the posts to the front bumpers of cars as a way to protect cyclists.
December 5, 2022
Take the Fifth: Pedestrians Revel on Car-Free Streets Near NY’s Xmas Tree
New York just got more room to celebrate the holidays this year — well, only on Sundays.
December 5, 2022
US Passenger Rail Is Struggling But Advocates Remain Hopeful
Here are three core reasons why Amtrak routes are having a hard time — and some signs of hope.
December 5, 2022
Talking Headways Podcast: One Year of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
This week, we're joined once again by Stephanie Gidigbi Jenkins and Helen Chin to talk about the one-year anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. They chat about what they liked, the issue with capacity for applying for and implementing grants, transformative justice, and what states are actually doing well.
December 2, 2022
Q&A: Matt Haney Talks About Climate Summit in Egypt
San Francisco Assemblymember and former District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney was in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt earlier this month to attend the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27). Haney has long been an ally of the safe streets movement and a champion of better transit and protected bike lanes. Streetsblog spoke with him by phone about what he was learning in Egypt and what changes can be made in California and San Francisco to reduce emissions and help fulfill the goals set out by the convention.
December 1, 2022
California Makes Strides, Pledges Funds, to Eliminate Diesel Truck Fleet
Industry leaders are concerned state lacks infrastructure to meet this goal
November 30, 2022
Please Consider Supporting Streetsblog California During Our Annual Fundraising Drive!
For nearly a decade, Streetsblog California has been a loud and consistent voice for more transportation options, equitable transportation spending and policy, and a defender of California’s communities. And to continue doing that, we’re going to need your help.
November 29, 2022
Metro Backs Off Worst Aspects of Proposed Fare Hike
Metro now plans to keep base fares at $1.75, and to continue to provide free transfers
November 28, 2022
