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Streetsblog California
Report: Building More Homes Reduces Overall Driving
Building more homes will get cars off the road, but where they’re built matters.
August 5, 2026
Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar
“Safer than humans” is better than nothing, but it's still an unlivable standard.
July 23, 2026
Themes from Streetsblog California’s Ten Years
Part 1: The LOS, VMT, CEQA, OPR alphabet soup
September 16, 2024
Maryland Vows to Reduce Driving to Save the Climate — And It’s Not Alone
A new executive order will require the Maryland DOT to put VMT reduction at the center of its climate strategy. Which states will follow their lead?
June 5, 2024
Find Out How Much Your State Would Benefit From Cutting Car Travel
A new calculator demonstrates the power of VMT reduction in just a few clicks — and helps advocates fight for policies to make it possible.
March 11, 2024
Caltrans Will Account for New Driving Produced by its Transportation Projects
A "profound change" in how transportation impacts are accounted for is coming, in line with efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and driving and increase biking, walking, and transit trips
November 25, 2019
Air Quality in U.S. – Especially in California – Is Getting Worse
Researchers found evidence that increased use of natural gas and vehicle fuels are contributing to worsening air quality. Wildfires are a factor, but don't explain the increase.
October 22, 2019
