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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)
  • Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA’s Seven Largest Cities
    by Damien Newton
    April 14, 2026
    More high rises in the downtowns of our seven largest cities?
  • Tuesday’s Headlines
    by Damien Newton
    April 14, 2026
    BART Ridership records, E-Bikes, AI, and more…
  • What If All Cars Were Autonomous, Electric, and Free?
    by The Editorial Team
    April 13, 2026
    Can we really solve the problems of car dominance just by making cars less destructive?
  • “Why Do We Do This Bill?”: Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization
    by The Editorial Team
    April 13, 2026
    A top advocacy organization is preparing Congress to take a critical look at the upcoming transportation reauthorization — and it’s not easy.
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