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Monday’s Headlines
The Alex Pretti rides were just one act of protest in California. And of course there's lots of other news out there too.
February 2, 2026
The Week In Short Videos
Delayed subways, transit measures, dangerous streets, and Alex Pretti rides
January 30, 2026
OpEd: How High-Speed Rail Could Reach LA by 2039…Without Waiting for the Mountains
California high-speed rail’s biggest unresolved problem is not in the Central Valley. It is south of Palmdale.
Chris Jones
January 29, 2026
Rides of Remembrance Planned Throughout CA to Honor Alex Pretti
Rides keep being added to honor Alex Pretti and show solidarity with the communities under assault.
January 28, 2026
Los Angeles Anti–Housing Law Push Escalates as Metro Board Seeks SB 79 Exemption
Metro staff warn that state law facilitating transit-oriented housing could “harm transit expansion... by galvanizing housing opponents against new light rail stations and dedicated bus lanes.”
January 26, 2026
The Talk of D.C.: Rumors Flying that Trump Admin Wants to Undo Bike Lanes in Capital
The feds appear to be mounting an argument that bike lanes cause congestion in the nation's capitol — and advocates are bracing for a fight.
January 25, 2026
The Week in Short Videos
Damien's AMA, Joe's "how to lock your bike," and a salute to Oakland's speed cameras
January 23, 2026
UC Berkeley Report Says California Transportation Policy Is Still Built for Cars — and It’s Deepening Inequality
"An Abundance Agenda" calls for a rethink of how the state plans, funds, and measures transportation.
January 22, 2026
Op/Ed: More Questions About San Diego’s Airport-Downtown People Mover, Answered
Following up on a column from last year, Alex Wong answers the questions and critiques of Ride SD's position that a people mover is needed for the San Diego Airport.
January 21, 2026
StreetSmart Episode 12: The Promised AMA with SBCAL Editor Damien Newton
We said we'd do this if we met our fundraising goal, and we did! Sorry I had to duck the question on who I'm voting for.
January 20, 2026