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California Walks Urges Action on Jaywalking Bill
Call, tweet, contact the Governor in support
September 29, 2021
Process Begins to Make Car-Free J.F.K. Permanent
Will the eastern half of J.F.K. Drive remain car free? That's the question behind a new outreach effort, launched Tuesday by SFMTA and Rec and Park, to determine what people want the future of Golden Gate Park to look like
September 24, 2021
Down to the Wire: Bills on Jaywalking, Bikes at Stop Signs Could Use Support
Two important safety bills are close but not quite across the finish line, and could use help from supporters to get there.
August 19, 2021
Eyes on the Street: Construction of Pedestrian Bridge in Downtown LA
Regional Connector pedestrian bridge construction is well underway. The new subway is expected to open to the public around August 2022.
June 2, 2021
Governor Newsom Proposes $500M Bump to Active Transportation
It's not the $2B requested by the CA Transportation Commission and advocates, and it's not even near what he proposes for litter cleanup, but it would help
May 14, 2021
Bill to Decriminalize “Jaywalking” Sails Through Assembly Transportation Committee
A.B. 1238 heads to the Assembly floor for final passage before heading to the State Senate.
April 27, 2021
Cal Amtrak Wants Safer Ballpark Plan
Head of the agency that runs passenger trains between San Jose and Sacramento wants more done to address rail safety issues at proposed Howard Terminal ballpark
April 21, 2021
Protecting Non-Motorists Makes NTSB ‘Most Wanted List’ For the First Time
For the first time in its 54 year history, the transportation sector's most influential investigative agency wants America to focus on protecting vulnerable road users. What took so long?
April 8, 2021
SCOTUS Declines to Hear ‘Pedestrian Safety’ Defense of Anti-Panhandling Laws
Good news: The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal that might have made it easier for cities to ban pedestrians rather than just fix roadways.
April 5, 2021
VIDEO: How the MUTCD Cuts Off Food Access For Pedestrians
Because of the strict adherence to the MUTCD we are denying some of the most economically challenged areas of our country safe access to food and recreation. Here's how.
April 1, 2021