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Study: Drivers (Mostly Men) Rely Way Too Much on Automated Driving Systems
Toxic masculinity and automated driving systems seem to go hand in hand.
October 11, 2022
‘Minimobility’ Can Make Streets Safer — But Will SUV-Loving Americans Embrace It?
Small, slow-speed passenger vehicles that are safer for pedestrians could be a $100-billion industry by the end of the decade, a new report claims.
October 11, 2022
Understanding an Intersection Through the Eyes of a Cyclist
If you think for a second that cars and bikes approach our roadways the same, or wonder why cyclists behave differently at intersections, let me go over an approach to a single intersection on bike in detail.
October 7, 2022
California Plan to Ensure Transportation Dollars are Invested in Climate-Friendly Ways: First Annual Report
In first year of putting plan into place, a "lot of progress." Also, a lot more work to be done
October 6, 2022
How the Traffic Violence Pandemic Is Creating a Silent Mental Health Crisis
The global traffic violence pandemic is also spawning a devastating global mental health crisis that could be making traffic violence trends worse — and researchers say policymakers must do more.
October 6, 2022
REVIEW: GoSGV E-bike – Go Rent it!
We took the new GoSGV rental bike out for a month, in a variety of different scenarios with riders of varying skill levels, and the response was overwhelmingly positive.
October 6, 2022
Op-ed: New Heights of Hypocrisy in Berkeley
Nothing is more important than safety... except convenient parking?
October 6, 2022
Three Reasons People Don’t Bike That Policymakers Should Pay Attention To
Driver aggression is far from the only reason why people don't ride bikes, a new report finds — and if they paid more attention, policymakers could seize the opportunity to systemically address the most frequently ignored "personal" barriers to traveling on two wheels.
October 6, 2022
Emergency Work to Stabilize Cliffs Above SoCal Railroad Tracks Will Take Months
Amtrak, Metrolink, and freight operations from Laguna Niguel to Oceanside are suspended meanwhile. A permanent solution is years away.
October 4, 2022
Eyes on the Street: Downtown L.A. Bikeways
In Little Tokyo, there are new bike lanes on 1st Street and extended and parking-protected bike lanes on 3rd Street. Also see continued progress on curb-protected bike lanes on 7th Street through Skid Row.
October 4, 2022