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Today’s Headlines

By Melanie Curry | Dec 4, 2020 | No Comments

Done right, automated traffic enforcement can alleviate bias (Smart Cities Dive) CA environmental groups object to idea of CARB chair Mary Nichols heading up US EPA (KQED) Politico profiles Nichols How environmental justice can return to US EPA (High Country News) Toxic pollution from tires may be killing salmon (SF Chronicle) Biden could ensure all […]

Op-Ed: Pros and Cons of the California Public Utility Commission Decision to Deploy Automated Vehicles

By Mollie D’Agostino and Prashanth Venkataram | Dec 3, 2020 | No Comments

New regulations bring California a few steps closer to realizing the sustainable, equitable, and safe transition to an automated vehicle future, but there are caveats.

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By Streetsblog Editors | Dec 3, 2020 | No Comments

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Gateway Cities Council of Governments Staff Critical of Metro Highway Program Flexibility Proposal

By Joe Linton | Dec 3, 2020 | No Comments

Gateway Cities Council of Government staff are calling "to maintain the integrity of freeway... plans." Elected Gateway Cities leadership may have more multimodal ideas.

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Commentary: Electrify California’s Trains Now

By Roger Rudick | Dec 3, 2020 | No Comments

We've got crews out stringing wire already. It's time to take it up a notch.

Distracted Driving Photo: Vivian Nguyen/Flickr

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Distracted Driving Skyrocketing During the Pandemic

By Kea Wilson | Dec 3, 2020 | No Comments

A new study finds that a shocking 27 percent of all drivers were using their cell phones within 60 seconds of impact — and transportation safety leaders are doing almost nothing to stop it, despite a preponderance of proven strategies.

Today’s Headlines

By Melanie Curry | Dec 3, 2020 | No Comments

Humboldt still wants to widen Hwy 101 despite threat to old growth redwoods (SF Chronicle) LA approves plans for a so-called “green city” at Warner Center in SFV (LA Times) Parking lot in San Diego turned into a pedestrian plaza (San Diego Union Tribune) Marin County affordable housing project approved under SB 35 rules (Bay […]

Op-Ed: It Is Time to Appoint Real Climate Leaders Who Understand Equity and Justice in California

By Amy Yockus Hartman and Nailah Pope Harden | Dec 2, 2020 | No Comments

California needs bold leadership at every level and in every agency to ensure the Governor's visionary Executive Orders become reality.

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Glendora Installs Temporary Protected Bike Lane and Crosswalk Improvements

By Kristopher Fortin | Dec 2, 2020 | No Comments

Glendora has just about wrapped up its planning efforts and is applying for funds to design and build the Glenora Avenue project.

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Can Parking Proceeds Close Muni Budget Hole?

By Roger Rudick | Dec 2, 2020 | No Comments

Suggestions from advocates for closing a $68 million SFMTA deficit