Oakland Rips Out Protected Bike Lane on Embarcadero
The city and the councilmember who represents District 2 complain about lack of resources for safety projects, but somehow they have the resources to rip out protected bike lanes.
February 22, 2024
Commentary: Why We Need Concrete Barrier ‘Speed Limiters’
The low-tech solution to ending reckless driving and traffic violence is all around us. What we lack is the political will to use it.
February 6, 2024
Review: Amtrak California Passengers are Starving for New Trains
A look at Amtrak's new 'Venture' car rolling stock on the train that runs between Oakland and Bakersfield.
February 1, 2024
S.F. Senator Scott Wiener intros Bill to Limit/Cap Speeds of New Cars
Speed-governor bill S.B 961 would also require trucks to have safety guard rails. A companion bill, S.B. 960, would mandate Caltrans to build for safety.
January 24, 2024
What the ‘Swiss Model’ Can Teach U.S. Transit Managers
Chocolate, watches, and transit — three things you can't go wrong with in Switzerland. And Bay Area advocates want transit agencies to start using Swiss models for customer service, wayfinding, fares, and operations.
January 19, 2024
S.F. Journalist Fans Anti-Bike Hate
Advocates were outraged by Friday's feature story that repeats the tired stereotype of the scofflaw, Spandex-clad cyclist.
December 11, 2023
Oakland Calif. Mayor Makes New Promise About Safety
Mayor Thao Tweets "It's time to reach a critical juncture where tragedies don’t catalyze improvements." But when and how will we know if the city has really reached that point and is serious about safety for all road users?
December 5, 2023
San Francisco’s World Day of Remembrance
City marks another year of tragedy with Vision Zero more elusive than ever.
November 20, 2023
Commentary: Wait, the DMV Cares About Public Safety?
California Department of Motor Vehicles withdraws permit to Cruise after one of its robo-cars drags a pedestrians across the pavement. So what about all the human drivers who are just as dangerous or much more so?
October 25, 2023
San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose to Finally get Speed Cameras
“The data is incredibly clear that speed kills. Automated speed enforcement will save lives."
October 16, 2023
