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Good morning. Here’s what’s on today:

  • The verdict is in: Oakland’s first Universal Basic Mobility pilot was “extremely helpful” (Oaklandside)
  • “The way we pay for transit is nuts”: Everyone benefits (whether they ride or not), so everyone should pay a little bit (Mercury News)
  • The U.S. has underfunded transit for years (American City&County)
  • LA Metro moves forward with bus, transit connection projects (Urbanize)
  • Why traffic never gets better (Greater Greater Washington)
  • Discussions about cap-and-trade renewal will begin next year, and the high-speed rail program could be under threat (Politico)
    • It’s already under threat from all directions, including CA congressmember Kiley, who says federal money should go for “real” infrastructure – highways (KTLA, Sacramento Bee)
  • Meanwhile revenue from Washington’s cap-and-trade program is surging (Environmental Defense Fund)
  • California awarded $135m federal funding to electrify buses, trucks (CalMatters)
  • Fresno reaches a settlement on its polluted water, but its water will remain contaminated (Fresnoland)
  • Cities need to be smarter about land use so more housing can be built (Planetizen)
  • Friday’s Headlines
    by Damien Newton
    May 1, 2026
    It’s a mostly “bad news” set of links. Brace yourself.
  • The Week in Short Videos
    by Damien Newton
    May 1, 2026
    E-bike/e-moto legislation, self-driving big rigs, and new TOD in LA.
  • Santa Monica Is First In State to Launch Automated Bike Lane Enforcement
    by The Editorial Team
    May 1, 2026
    State’s first AI bike lane enforcement goes live.
  • Friday Video: Take Transit to the World Cup … If You Can Afford It
    by The Editorial Team
    April 30, 2026
    Why are some cities forced to charge high fares to World Cup visitors who want to take the train, while others are giving away rides nearly for free?
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