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Calif. Stop-as-Yield Bill Dropped… for Now? Forever?
Boerner's staff emphasize that the Assemblymember plans to continue working on the issue, but that as of now there are no details about what a "robust and comprehensive bike and e-bike safety bill package" might contain.
July 18, 2023
Is A $15 Toll The ‘Political Sweet Spot’ for Congestion Pricing?
A "modest" $15 peak-hour, $9 weekend, and $3 off-peak toll combination would cut traffic by 14 percent and raise $1.2 billion for the MTA, economists Charles Komanoff and Gernot Wagner said in a new report.
July 17, 2023
To Win Your Transit and Bike Goals, You Need to Talk To Strangers
Here's how — even for the introverts in the crowd.
July 17, 2023
A Streetsblog Field Guide to Sidewalk Wildflowers
Learn how to identify common plants of the concrete jungle that you might see out walking.
July 14, 2023
Study: Trolley Buses with Batteries are the Best Path to Zero Emissions
“The trolley system is this huge asset that we already have,” said Lantsberg. “We like battery buses. And we like electric vehicle charging, but we think that a trolley bus is a superior mode.”
July 13, 2023
‘Freeway Exit’ Podcast Tells San Diego’s Freeway Histories of Growth, Displacement, and Division
"Freeways are not free. We pay for them in all kinds of ways — with our tax dollars, our time, our environment and our health."
July 13, 2023
While Police Arrested Skateboarders, Traffic Violence Claimed Another Life
Wouldn't it be nice if the police enforced the speed limit, red lights, and just focused on stopping traffic violence, instead of using their energies to bully skateboarders?
July 13, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: How About Road Use Charges?
It's time to really talk about the idea of treating roads as a utility by having drivers pay for every mile.
July 13, 2023
How — And More Important, When — To Get Motorists to Ditch The Driving Habit
Some transit agencies send free bus tickets to new residents. But by then, it may already be too late to get them to try an alternative to driving.
July 13, 2023
Daylighting, Sidewalk Riding, and Free Youth Transit Pass Bills Pass Committee Votes in Calif.
Bill to require transportation planning to consider climate also passes; Bicycle Safety Stop bill withdrawn by its author
July 12, 2023
