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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)
  • 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.
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