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Congress Declares War on California’s Clean Air Efforts
California's emission and truck standards are the most recent federal targets.
Sacramento Is the First in the Nation to Use Bus Mounted Camers/AI to Keep Bike Lanes Free of Cars
For now, motorists violating the bike lane will only receive warnings. On June 13, the warnings will end and tickets will be given.
How Relicensing Practices at the DMV Can Be Deadly
Nearly 40% of the drivers charged with vehicular manslaughter in California since 2019 have a valid license. Does something need to change at the DMV?
Former Transportation Secretary Goes to Bat for California High Speed Rail
An op/ed about high speed rail in CalMatters calls for the legislature to step up now to more fully fund the project.
California Rallies Against Trump Administration with Dozens of ‘Hands Off’ Rallies
Thousands of Californians marched against the Trump administration's destructive policies this weekend. Here are just a few.
Giants, Padres Race Ahead of Other Teams on Bike/Transit Access
The Dodgers might be the defending MLB champs, but in our view they have miles to go on bike and transit options to the stadium.
Can CA Go It Alone on High Speed Rail?
New legislation is intended to explore that issue.
Protestors Disrupt USDOT Secretary’s Attack on California High-Speed Rail
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced a federal investigation into California High-Speed Rail "waste, fraud, and abuse." Protestors had a different take.
Two Videos for Those Mourning and Missing Donald Shoup
For anyone that can’t get enough of "parking rock star" Donald Shoup, take a minute to remember him with these two short videos.
Streetsblog Cal Mourns Parking Reformer Donald Shoup
Rest in peace, Professor Shoup. Your legacy will live for generations.
