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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)
  • The Week in Short Videos
    by Damien Newton
    August 21, 2026
    LA is repaving the wrong streets, heavy cars are deadly, welcome to Streetsblog San Diego, and more on the craziness of Muni’s ban of bikes on trains.
  • Friday’s Headlines
    by Damien Newton
    August 21, 2026
    Fresno tax drama continues, Trump v California, E-Bikes/Motos, Mayor Bass, speed cameras, and more…
  • Go Slow, Say Hello: Bike the Bay Returns to San Diego for Its 19th Ride
    by The Editorial Team
    August 21, 2026
    This year there’s three routes for riders of all skill levels.
  • New Report Underscores Success of Speed Cameras in Oakland
    by The Editorial Team
    August 20, 2026
    Speeding is down at camera locations. But advocates caution against relying too much on cameras without concrete infrastructure
  • Thursday’s Headlines
    by Damien Newton
    August 20, 2026
    All the headlines from up and down the Golden State.
  • Talking Headways Podcast: How Money for Highways Could Have Built 36 Paris Metros
    by The Editorial Team
    August 20, 2026
    The money we spent on urban freeways could have transformed American cities for the better.
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