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Two Bus Rapid Transit Concepts Announced from SGV’s Transit Feasibility Study
An extensive east-west BRT route has been imagined for Valley Blvd, and a shorter one for Rosemead Blvd, but numerous other transit improvements were included too, with connections to colleges and train stations.
September 27, 2022
Eyes on the Promenade: Art on Golden Gate Park’s Newest Public Space
Remember, to preserve the Promenade and make the park more accessible to all, Yes on Measure J, Yes on Measure N, No on Measure I.
September 27, 2022
Streetfilms: Paris Kicks New York’s Ass as a Biking Capital
People have been visiting Paris for centuries for the food, the wine, the museums, the cheese and even the snails, but when New Yorkers head to the City of Light these days, all they see are the bike lanes.
September 27, 2022
Sponsored Post: How Keeping Bus Lanes Clear Makes Transportation More Equitable.
Public transit unlocks jobs, education, recreation, and other essential services for thousands of people across the country. But slow and unreliable service reduces access to opportunities for those who need it the most. Automated bus lane enforcement is a powerful tool to take back road space for transit riders.
September 27, 2022
Study: ‘Pedestrian Delivery Robots’ Have a Lot of the Same Challenges As … Pedestrians
Sidewalk delivery robots struggle to get around U.S. cities for many of the same reasons as human pedestrians, a new study finds — but that's not the only reason why the emerging technology might struggle to deliver on its car-cutting promises without careful planning.
September 27, 2022
Celebrating a Big Win for the Climate, Housing, and Rational Planning: Newsom Signs Parking Bill
A.B. 2097 is a "no-brainer" climate bill - now law- that will prohibit cities from setting a minimum parking requirement on developments near transit.
September 23, 2022
Save the Date: LA Streetsie Awards Reception with Supervisor Holly Mitchell on October 12
Mark your calendar: Streetsblog will honor Supervisor Holly Mitchell on Wednesday October 12 at at Mercado La Paloma from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
September 23, 2022
SF Streets at a Crossroads: One Route Leads to Fewer Cars, Another to the Same Old Traffic
Mayor Breed says COVID slow streets must ‘evolve.’ Next month brings a key debate on matching our roadways to climate and safety pledges.
September 23, 2022
NACTO Pushes Back as Big Auto Seeks Safety Exemption for Driverless Cars
The national association of city transportation officials cries foul as Ford and GM try an end run around the NHTSA for cars without steering wheels and brakes.
September 23, 2022
What the Inflation Reduction Act Will — And Won’t — Do for Sustainable Transportation
The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by channeling funding through tax credits, loans, and grants — but it's not a silver bullet.
September 23, 2022