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Good afternoon! We’ve got Streetsblog end-of-year roundups for you.
And some headlines:

  • Too much driving makes Americans unhappy (The Guardian)
  • More about that twins study that shows how walkable cities are better for all (LAist)
  • San Francisco surpasses its pedestrian fatality record (SF Standard)
  • It’s hard to be a pedestrian in a city rife with robotaxies (Washington Post)
  • E-bike maker Super73 sued for selling “switchable” e-bikes that can easily go over legally allowed speeds (Pasadena Star News)
  • Bill that would make it clear “switchable” bikes are illegal to sell takes effect in 2026 (Fox5)
  • Changes coming to Bay Area highways and transit in 2025 (SF Chronicle)
  • Governor Newsom touts new state laws for safer streets (Governor Gavin Newsom)
  • Bill to Reform Coastal Commission Scaled Back, but Still Delivers Wins for Bicycle/Pedestrian Projects and Santa Monica
    by Damien Newton
    June 23, 2026
    Everyone is claiming victory in the compromise between Zbur, the Coastal Commission, the City of Santa Monica, environmentalists, neighborhood leaders in Santa Monica, and mobility advocates including Streets for All.
  • Tuesday’s Headlines
    by Damien Newton
    June 23, 2026
    Update on lawsuits against Trump, Deadly by Design, Transit Surging, CAHSRA Plotting, and more…
  • Dems Push for Guardrails to Shield Federal Transportation Grants From Trump Meddling
    by The Editorial Team
    June 22, 2026
    Will Senate Democrats leverage the proposed Build America 250 Act to end President Trump’s meddling in transportation funding?
  • Porchfest Brings Affordable Entertainment to the Streets
    by The Editorial Team
    June 22, 2026
    People-first streets aren’t just life-saving – they’re a cost-of-living tool. And they’re fun.
  • Commentary: Imagine what SMART Could do with the $11 Billion Caltrans Will Flush Away Widening State Route 37
    by The Editorial Team
    June 22, 2026
    Strange, the oil-funded think tanks aren’t screaming about the boondoggle of widening SR 37 the way they do about rail projects
  • SB 79 Implementation in San Diego
    by Damien Newton
    June 22, 2026
    In Summer 2027, if not earlier, the San Diego City Council will adopt a plan to determine how to delay or exempt areas. Upzonings in non-delayed areas will go into effect on July 1st, 2026.
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