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?
Good Public Transit + Good Public Funding = Good Public Health by The Editorial Team
April 30, 2026 Transit agencies need to do more to remind policy makers of the connection between good public transportation and good public health, a report argues.
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates New Mixed-Use Affordable Housing at Vermont/Santa Monica Metro Station by The Editorial Team
April 30, 2026 Little Tokyo Service Center’s new Santa Monica & Vermont Apartments provide 185 affordable units, half permanent supportive housing and half low-income
Mid-Valencia Update: Curbside Protected Bike Lanes Improve Safety by The Editorial Team
April 30, 2026 But a four-block gap in the bike lane remains, with no timeline for completion