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With all the excitement yesterday, I forgot to publish the newsletter. Enjoy this two-day version today.

The Short Week in Short Video
The Short Week in Short Video
By Damien Newton and Joe Linton and Joe Anthony and Roger Rudick and Errin Vasquez
September 4, 2026
Toronto Barriers on Imperial Highway, Dinosaurs on the Train.
Friday’s Headlines
Friday’s Headlines
By Damien Newton
September 4, 2026
Streetsblog will be off on Monday in celebration of Labor Day.
Labor Day Weekend Roundup: Hopkin’s Bike Lane Lawsuit, Orwellian Assault on E-Bikes…
Labor Day Weekend Roundup: Hopkin’s Bike Lane Lawsuit, Orwellian Assault on E-Bikes…
By Roger Rudick
September 3, 2026
…and SFMTA still lacks automated train safety measures
Parts of San Gabriel River and Rio Hondo Bike Paths Closing for Dam Construction
Parts of San Gabriel River and Rio Hondo Bike Paths Closing for Dam Construction
By Chris Greenspon
September 3, 2026
Sections of the two bikeways will be closed for years to come, as Whittier Narrows Dam gets important safety upgrades.
Thursday’s Headlines
Thursday’s Headlines
By Damien Newton
September 3, 2026
Transit Month!, State Transit Cuts!, State Micromanaging Bike Projects!, Flock Ruins Everything…and more…
Talking Headways Podcast: New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies
Talking Headways Podcast: New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies
By Jeff Wood
September 3, 2026
“Strong reforms are necessary in California if we’re going to have public transit agencies that are successful,” says this week’s guest.
California Rail Safety Month Kicks off With Freight Train Press Ride-Along
California Rail Safety Month Kicks off With Freight Train Press Ride-Along
By Roger Rudick
September 2, 2026
Concurrent with transit month, Bay Area transit agencies get together to talk about trackside safety
Legislature Sends High-Speed Rail Right-of-Way Bill to Newsom
Legislature Sends High-Speed Rail Right-of-Way Bill to Newsom
By Damien Newton
September 2, 2026
SB 1425 would give the High-Speed Rail Authority new authority over construction and other activity on property it owns.
Wednesday’s Headlines
Wednesday’s Headlines
By Damien Newton
September 2, 2026
Traffic deaths up, stops down, Sunset dunes, CAHSRA, dangerous San Diego
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