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CA Legislature Passes Speed Camera Bill
Now it's up to Governor Newsom to sign it.
September 13, 2023
Here We Go Again: Pedestrian Safety Month Means Watch Out, People!
California Highway Patrol supports Pedestrian Safety Month with yet another tone deaf Public Safety Announcement putting the onus for safety on the most vulnerable people using roads.
September 8, 2023
Calif. Speed Camera Bill Has Bent Over Backwards to Answer Opponents. So Why Hasn’t It Passed Yet?
Some of them will not be satisfied no matter what.
August 28, 2023
What Is to Become of Southern California’s Coastal Rail Corridor?
Emergency repairs are done, and now there will be more studying of the problems.
August 15, 2023
Why So Many ‘Complete Streets’ Plans Are Incomplete

May 31, 2023
California Mobility Advocates Rally for Speed Camera Bill
Will Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon support safer streets or the continued worsening of the current deadly status quo?
May 19, 2023
Analysis: Saving Transit Would Be Cheaper Than Letting it Die
A new analysis of the costs of not helping public transportation agencies fill a $2.5 billion funding gap found that it would cost former riders twice that much - $5 billion - in annual car ownership costs alone.
May 11, 2023
Did the Pandemic Help Improve Street Space Allocation for Bicycle Riders?
Yes, somewhat. More of it needed.
May 9, 2023
Bike Advocates Say E-bike Incentives Need More Money
The current e-bike incentive program is in the process of being set up, but it only has $10 million available, including administrative costs. That could provide between 3,000 and 7,000 vouchers - a drop in the bucket in a state as big as California.
May 3, 2023
California E-bike Incentive Program Is Coming into Focus
This last workgroup discussed the "final proposed criteria" for the program, including eligibility, funding, and application process.
April 27, 2023