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Eyes on the Prize: The Upcoming Election and Thoughts About How Far We’ve Come
It's important to remember the victories as election day approaches--as well as the enormous cost
October 27, 2022
Buttigieg Wants to Replace ‘Murderous’ Human Drivers — But AVs Aren’t The Answer
In shilling for the AV industry, the U.S. Transportation Secretary is succumbing to a fallacy that the goal of reducing car crash deaths and serious injuries is the same as ending them completely.
October 27, 2022
Did California Just Kill Shared Micromobility?
California is undermining its own stated goals to shift to sustainable transportation—and regulators around the world should take note to avoid making similar mistakes.
October 26, 2022
Culver City Abolishes Parking Requirements Citywide
Culver City's new policy does not mean that new restaurants and new housing will have no parking. Developers will still include parking in new developments; the city won't require them to comply with required parking minimums.
October 26, 2022
Media Critique: Reporters Must Include Real-World Data in Bike Lane Stories
Mainstream media needs to do more than quote screamy people about the 'war on cars'
October 26, 2022
Op-ed: Gimme Shelter Muni!
For disabled people and seniors, good bus service is about more than just the bus. Shelter and someplace to sit while they wait for the bus is equally important.
October 26, 2022
OPINION: Use Speed Cameras to Change Drivers’ Behavior
Combined with other interventions, the devices could have an even greater role in traffic calming post-pandemic.
October 26, 2022
Ribbon Cut for New Arrow Train Service from Redlands to San Bernardino
Metrolink will operate the new 9-mile Arrow line, which connects to other Metrolink lines and sbX BRT in downtown San Bernardino
October 25, 2022
Safety Group Walks Back Advice to Let Risky Teens Drive Megacars
A top safety organization is recommending that parents put their teen drivers in larger cars that are safer for occupants but more lethal for pedestrians and cyclists — raising the issue of why we are enlisting children in the SUV arms race rather than making cars smaller and safer for everyone.
October 25, 2022
CalBike Has Some Answers to Questions about State E-bike Incentives
The program is still under development, but the California Bicycle Coalition already has about 8500 people signed up to receive updates
October 21, 2022
