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Monday’s Headlines

Money for trains edition.

February 23, 2026

New E-Bike Legislation That Includes Mandatory License Plates Panned by Bike Safety Advocates

I think everyone agrees there's a safety issue with motorized bikes and modified e-bikes being treated as bicycles, but based on early reviews this legislation won't solve those problems.

February 18, 2026

Winners and Losers in California’s VMT-Based CEQA System

An urban planner ranks the winners and losers in the state's VMT system.

February 17, 2026

Friday’s Headlines

Major win in D.C. for the pro-smog lobby.

February 13, 2026

The Week in Short Video

Protests, Equity, High-Speed Rail, and...bungees?

February 6, 2026

Santa Monica/West L.A. Leaders Urge Caltrans to Build “Ohio to Ohio” Bike Link With Santa Monica Boulevard Rehab

While Westside officials are pushing Caltrans to add some needed bike infrastructure, their logic contradicts the City of L.A.'s efforts to dodge implementing Measure HLA.

February 6, 2026

Thursday’s Headlines

Retreats on car driver fees in San Diego, but the rest of the state is announcing good news.

February 5, 2026

StreetSmart Episode 13: Marty Beard, CEO of Hayden AI

On StreetSmart, Hayden.AI CEO Marty Beard discusses bus lane enforcement, data privacy, and what cities are learning from AI cameras.

February 4, 2026

Op-Ed: Is N.J.-Style Bikelash Coming For Us?

"If a doctor treated every patient with chest pain by amputating a limb, we would call it medical malpractice. When legislators do the policy equivalent, it deserves the same label."

February 3, 2026