Streetsblog California
Streetsblog California
To Do While Isolating: Write a Letter in Support of the Dutch Reach
The "Dutch Reach" could prevent doorings, which cause serious injuries and deaths in the U.S. every year
March 16, 2020
How the Media Shapes Public Perception of Roadway Safety and What to Do About it
Small word choices can make a big difference. Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. hear authors Tara Goddard and Kelcie Ralph discuss their research on media framing of traffic violence and how it distorts public perception.
March 9, 2020
Active Transportation Program Cycle 5 May Fund Quick-Build Projects
Quick-build projects make inexpensive changes to fix safety issues, give drivers, walkers, bicyclists, and wheelchairists the opportunity to experience a street design, and allow cities to gather feedback, collect safety data, and make adjustments. But they don't fit well into the state funding process.
March 6, 2020
Tackling Transportation Emissions in California–or Ignoring Them
Two California Senate committees, Transportation and Environmental Quality, held a hearing yesterday to talk about "Putting the Brakes on California's Rising Transportation Emissions."
March 5, 2020
State Legislation Could Improve Transit in the Bay Area
One bill would make the 27 existing transit agencies play together better, and another explores bus-only lanes on the Bay Bridge
February 28, 2020
Data Needs v. Privacy, Government v. Private Companies: Bike-share and Scooters Have to Answer for it All
Make no mistake--this conversation is about much more than bike and scooter share
February 26, 2020
CA Congressman Introduces Federal Bill to Fund High-Speed Rail
No guarantees, but it could provide funding for CA's program, if it passes
February 21, 2020
TransForm: California Needs More Housing, It Needs to Be Near Transit, and It Must Be Affordable
Upzoning is necessary, but doing it without adequate anti-displacement and affordability requirements puts upward pressure on areas near transit, creating a whole cascade of unwanted effects.
February 19, 2020
California’s Rebate Blind Spot: Electric Bikes
It would be smart, and efficient, for California to provide incentives for people to purchase e-bikes
February 10, 2020
First Bill in Response to Speed Limit Study Includes Small Reform Steps
A.B. 2121 is a very small first step toward reforming California's absurd speed limit laws
February 7, 2020