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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 11h
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How to Use the 'Emergency Streets' Strategy to Move From 'Crash Response' to System Change — Streetsblog USA
A deeper look at the inner workings of the 'Emergency Streets' process, and how it could lead to lasting change.
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Joe Linton @lintonjoe.bsky.social · 13h
At LA City press event celebrating speed camera installation
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Streetsblog L.A. @streetsblogla.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Metro has a new boardmember: Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Patsy Ayala replaces outgoing Glendale Councilmember Ara Najarian la.streetsblog.org/2026/09/30/c...
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Santa Clarita's Patsy Ayala Joins the Metro Board - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Patsy Ayala will represent the North County/Valley subregion, replacing retiring Glendale Councilmember Ara Najarian
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 12h
The headlines roundup is pretty big, and we have the last legislative update. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit back. Heads: cal.streetsblog.org/2026/10/01/t... Leg. Update: cal.streetsblog.org/2026/10/01/l...
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Thursday's Headlines - Streetsblog California
It's a mega-stack today.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 13h
Legislative Update: If It Got the Governor’s Desk, It Was Signed All of the legislation we were tracking, good and bad, that made it to the governor's desk was signed. The roadblock to good legislation was the legisalture. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/10/01/l...
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Legislative Update: If It Got the Governor's Desk, It Was Signed - Streetsblog California
What is law and what will Wait 'Til Next Year.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The state is behind when it comes to safety issues surrounding illegal e-motos, but it took a big step forward today when Newsom signed legislation making it illegal to market an e-moto to kids as an e-bike. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/30/n...
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Newsom Signs SB 1167, Drawing a Clearer Line Between E-Bikes and E-Motos - Streetsblog California
There was a lot of e-bike/e-moto legislation introduced and debated this session. The consensus from bicycle and safety advocates is that this was the best one.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
There are still 5(!) pieces of legislation on the governor's desk. He has midnight to take action on them (or they automatically become law). cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/15/l...
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Legislative Update: What Bills that Streetsblog Is Tracking Are Signed by the Governor? - Streetsblog California
This piece was updated on 9/17 to reflect that the governor signed AB 2015 into law.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Heads: Leg. Didn't Help HSR CEQA Fight Moves to Ballot Gov Debate DIY Crosswalk 12% of E-Bike at OC Schools Are Legal SaMo Safe Routes to School Scofflaws on Bay Bridge Scraper Bikes Are Cool Cost of Car Ownership At $13,000. Kelvin Waves, Super El Niño cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/30/w...
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Wednesday's Headlines - Streetsblog California
It's the last day for the governor to take action on legislation.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
AB 1976, which streamlines the process to get bike lanes installed, has moved into the "signed" column. Newsom signed the legislation over the weekend. calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202... cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/15/l...
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Legislative Update: What Bills that Streetsblog Is Tracking Are Signed by the Governor? - Streetsblog California
This piece was updated on 9/17 to reflect that the governor signed AB 2015 into law.
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streetsblogsf.bsky.social @streetsblogsf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Sunset Dunes Gets a Pirate-Themed Playground, Arrr! - Streetsblog San Francisco
More nice things the "Yes on G/put cars back" people want to obliterate
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streetsblogsf.bsky.social @streetsblogsf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Advocates Warn Short-Term Transit Cuts Could Foreshadow Deeper Long-Term Slashing — Streetsblog USA
A deeper dive on the transit cuts in the latest federal transportation extension bill – and how advocates are fighting back.
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Streetsblog L.A. @streetsblogla.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
3 miles of new #LARiver bike/walk path coming to the west San Fernando Valley... unfortunately the project was scaled back somewhat to cut costs. la.streetsblog.org/2026/09/25/l...
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L.A. City to Greenlight West Valley River Bike/Walk Path Construction - Streetsblog Los Angeles
The $84 million Los Angeles Riverway West San Fernando Valley project will extend 2.9 miles from Vanalden Avenue to Balboa Boulevard - across the L.A. City neighborhood of Reseda
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Heads: New Laws: LB Speed Cams, HSR Permitting, Encinitas Bike Lane, VTA Housing LA Speed Camera Program Delayed Newsom Chooses Gas Prices Over Air Quality Sac. Light Rail Disruptions Gas Prices Duffman/Police States OCTA Declares Coastal Erosion Emergency cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/29/t...
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Tuesday's Headlines - Streetsblog California
Lots of updates on state legislation.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“Having lost my granddaughter to a repeat drunk driver, this is personal. No family should have to endure what mine has, or what has happened to the Levi family.” - Senator Bob Archuleta cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/28/n...
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Nesom Signs Bi-Partisan Package of New DUI Laws - Streetsblog California
Newsom signs four bills aimed at repeat DUI offenders as California continues to grapple with hundreds of alcohol-related traffic deaths each year
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Heads: CAHSRA Biz Plan Challenged New Light Rail Station in Sac. Bay Area Transit Funding Measure Calming Fruitvale Streets SD Begins Construction of Bike Bridge Bike Path Extension in SFV Enforcement Cams for Railroad Tracks Micromobility Flock Climate cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/28/m...
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Monday's Headlines - Streetsblog California
Some new bike infrastructure reports, but it's about to get hot and/or wet again.
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streetsblogsf.bsky.social @streetsblogsf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Advocates Skeptical About Waymo's 'Transit Rewards' Program - Streetsblog San Francisco
It could do some good for regional rail, but advocates stress this isn't a substitute for good bus service
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Streetsblog L.A. @streetsblogla.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Highlights from today's Metro board meeting: electric buses, open streets funding, bike-share expansion, Vermont BRT, Metrolink, light rail crossovers, growing ridership and more la.streetsblog.org/2026/09/24/m...
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Metro Board September 2026 Update: Electric Buses, Open Streets, Bike-Share, and More - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Metro electric buses, Metrolink funding, Metro ridership growth, Vermont Bus Rapid Transit, rail crossovers, fares, bike-share, and open streets
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Heads: EV Fees CA vs USA on Emissions Top Donor In LA Mayor Race Is Bicyclist, SBLOG Donor SD Considers Robotaxis to Airport SaMo Upzoning Some To Avoid SB79 Culver City Parking Maximums Traffic vs. Transit Measure Study MAGAfication Post-Covid Transit cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/25/f...
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Friday's Headlines - Streetsblog California
EV's, AV's, Upzoning, and more...
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In Encinitas, a budget trailer bill protects a state-funded separated bike lane on Santa Fe Drive. In Los Angeles, another budget trailer bill blocks a planned safety redesign of Forest Lawn Drive. Same end-of-session budget process. Very different outcomes for people walking and biking.
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streetsblogsf.bsky.social @streetsblogsf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Is It Time for the Era of the 'Bike-Car'? — Streetsblog USA
A quirky "velomobile" company is plotting a comeback. Will Americans buy it?
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Streetsblog L.A. @streetsblogla.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
LADOT plans to install enforcement cameras on DASH buses - to automatically issue citations to drivers who park blocking bus stops and bus lanes. la.streetsblog.org/2026/09/23/l...
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L.A. Plans to Add Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement Cameras on DASH Buses - Streetsblog Los Angeles
A 60-day DASH bus camera pilot found 3,400 potential violations, averaging about four violations per hour. Camera installation expected to start this November.
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Beau Yarbrough ⌚🐕 @lby3.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I sat down with Chris Greenspon of @streetsblogla.bsky.social to talk about Montclair suing the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority over their defunding of the A Line light rail extension the city has been building its economic plans around. Blog and podcast link: buff.ly/n4egjCS
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SGV Connect 150: Montclair’s A Line Lawsuit Against San Bernardino County Transportation Authority - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Meet Inland Empire reporter Beau Yarbrough, who outlines the city of Montclair’s lawsuit over SBCTA canceling its planned Metro A Line extension
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Heads: Campaign Against Fresno Transpo. Tax CAHSRA/Merced Restaurant in Encinitas Adds Paid Parking Transit and Traffic LAX People Mover Delayed Waymo Transit Reimbursement Robotaxi Regs Uber's $10 Billion for Robotaxis Cops Not Concerned about Flock cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/24/t...
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Thursday's Headlines - Streetsblog California
Central Valley, Bay area taxes, and lots of local and national news on robotaxis.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Heads: CAHSR as Gateway to Yosemite R’s Seek Audit of HSR Consultants CARB Approves Emission Reduction Program for SaC Freeway Widening in Los Gatos Claims to Improve Bicycle Access Bay Bridge Traffic Flock Cut in LA, Issue Across State Raman Beating Bass cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/23/w...
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Wednesday's Headlines - Streetsblog California
CAHSR,CARB, Freeway Widenings, Flock, and more...
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Newsom’s Climate Record Is Better Than Most Governors. That’s Not Good Enough. Encouraging numbers from CARB are good, but the state needs a dramatic change in its transportation funding. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/22/n...
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Newsom’s Climate Record Is Better Than Most Governors. That’s Not Good Enough. - Streetsblog California
Encouraging numbers from CARB are good, but the state needs a dramatic change in its transportation funding.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Heads: CAHSRA Funding Crisis LA Not Getting Olympic Transit $ from CA Fund Transit or Traffic Doubles What's It Like to Own EV? Ethanol Could Lower Gas Price Robotaxis=Congestion Pricing Wealth Tax+Voter ID Winning First Day of Fall El Nino Emergency cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/22/t...
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Tuesday's Headlines - Streetsblog California
Funding and gas prices.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Legislative Update: Newsom signs Assembly Bill 1599.. This legsilation will lead to a statewide unique identifier for every transit stop. This was priority legislation for @movecalifornia.bsky.social calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202...
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AB 1599: Public transit: California Transit Stop Registry: transit datasets. | Digital Democracy
Digital Democracy overview of bill AB 1599: Public transit: California Transit Stop Registry: transit datasets.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Newsom Signs Budget Trailers, Saves Bike Lanes in Encinitas, Blocks Them in L.A. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/21/n...
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Newsom Signs Budget Trailers, Saves Bike Lanes in Encinitas, Blocks Them in L.A. - Streetsblog California
Politics over ideology as the legislature and governor step in with wildly different results for bike-friendly Encinitas and car-friendly Los Angeles.
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Streetsblog L.A. @streetsblogla.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Friday bike news: Metro to approve $1M for #openstreets events (think #CicLAvia) and to expand Metro Bike Share! New bike lane protection in Griffith Park, Hollywood, and Arcadia. la.streetsblog.org/2026/09/18/b...
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Bike Shorts: Open Streets, Griffith Park, Metro Bike Share, and More - Streetsblog Los Angeles
New bike lane protection in Griffith Park, Hollywood and Arcadia - and Metro expanding bike-share and funding CicLAvia-type events
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Heads: Newsom Signs Leg. to Keep Forest Drive Deadly SANDAG Returns State Bike/Ped Funds Open Containers BART Ridership Pasadena V0 Palo Alto Bike Improvements Trump's Funding Cuts Hit Rural Areas Will Voters Support Transit? Trump <heart> gas prices cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/21/m...
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Monday's Headlines - Streetsblog California
I thought the headlines were going bad, and that was before I saw the SacBee having to explain open container laws.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Heads: Measure RTC MTC Budget Deficits Bike Lane Marker of the Damned LA Metro Ridership Up More Forest Roads Traffic Violence Beach Road Destroyed by Climate Change SF Not Ready for E-Bike Revolution Encinitas Red Light Cameras Uber Held Liable Truckin' cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/18/f...
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Friday's Headlines - Streetsblog California
Different ends of the state have different transit futures...
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
UPDATED: Assembly Bill 2015, Navigation programs: slow streets was signed into law by the governor. This leg. will help cities “keep slow streets slow” by stopping navigation apps from routing cut-through traffic onto neighborhood streets. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/15/l...
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Legislative Update: Governor Signs Bills on E-Bike Education, Active Transportation. Most Bills Still Pending. - Streetsblog California
Newsom still has two weeks to act
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Heads: Prop. 43 New Pro-Pollution Law for Old Expensive Cars Wildfire Closure of Highway Connecting CA to NV LB's Studebaker Bikeway KCRW Interviews Joe Linton Shaky Olympic Plans Bike Only Wedding Climate Change Boardwalk Crash No Fed. Gas Tax Holiday cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/17/t...
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Thursday's Headlines - Streetsblog California
It's time to start thinking seriously about the ballot props.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
E-Bike Access' Mittelstaedt: To assist the schools and police, we have prepared a Practical Guide with three policy options.  It is available on the E-bike Access website.  Our recommended option is to ban all throttle devices -- Class 2 ebikes and e-motos. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/17/o...
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Op/Ed: E-Bike/E-Moto Legislation Doesn't Absolve Schools from Getting Unsafe Motos Off Campuses - Streetsblog California
Have trouble telling the difference? Most legitimate e-bikes don't have a throttle.
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Streetsblog L.A. @streetsblogla.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Annual L.A. City bikeway mileage for FY25-26 was just 16.2 lane miles - the lowest annual total since FY18-19. Each year SBLA's @lintonjoe.bsky.social reviews the city's output: the good, the bad, and the meh. la.streetsblog.org/2026/09/15/l...
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L.A. City Bikeway Mileage Tanked in Fiscal Year 25-26 - Streetsblog Los Angeles
From July 2025 through June 2026, the city added 7.5 lane-miles of new bikeways, removed 5.3 miles of existing bikeways, and upgraded 14.1 miles of existing bikeways
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Streetsblog L.A. @streetsblogla.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Could L.A. City formally declare a State of Emergency due to escalating traffic violence? la.streetsblog.org/2026/09/15/t...
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Traffic Violence Victims Urge Mayor and Council to Declare Emergency, Make Streets Safer - Streetsblog Los Angeles
"I've been struggling just to survive daily. This is what happens to a parent when they lose a child." "Please help us so that another parent doesn't have to go through what I'm going through presentl...
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It's one of those days where the number of headlines exceeds the character limit here, even if I shrink them to the max. There's a lot there to read, so grab a beverage and take your time... cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/16/w...
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Wednesday's Headlines - Streetsblog California
Good news via Calbike. Bad news via....everyone else.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The clock is ticking on the governor, just two weeks left to take action on legislation. He has signed bills that mandates e-bike training for students and should improve funding programs for bicycle and pedestrian projects. But, there's more for him to do. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/15/l...
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Legislative Update: Governor Signs Bills on E-Bike Education, Active Transportation. Most Bills Still Pending. - Streetsblog California
Newsom still has two weeks to act
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streetsblogsd.bsky.social @streetsblogsd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Adams Avenue Businesses Rally for a More Bike-Friendly Future as San Diego Updates Mid-City Plan. A group of businesses are arguing for better and safer infrastructure in Mid-City. You can too. sd.streetsblog.org/2026/09/14/a...
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Adams Avenue Businesses Rally for a More Bike-Friendly Future as San Diego Updates Mid-City Plan - Streetsblog San Diego
A group of businesses are arguing for better and safer infrastructure in Mid-City. You can too.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Heads: Muni Budget Calls for Hybrids, Not OEmission LB Will Issue Speed Camera Tickets Montclair Sues SBCTA Over ALine Cancelation BART Cuts West Oakland Parking Judge Sides With Waymo SD Wary of Waymo/E-Motos Carlsbad Declares Emergency Over Bluffs Amtrak cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/15/t...
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Tuesday's Headlines - Streetsblog California
Waymo, E-Bikes, Climate and more!
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Heads: People Powered Traffic Calming Legacy of Freeways OC EBike Buyback LA, Montecito-Summerland Break Ground on Safety Projects Sac. Airport Considers Parking Costs Waymo Oriented Housing Trump Admin Admits Driving=high gas prices Temps Dip, Fires Rage cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/14/m...
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Monday's Headlines - Streetsblog California
Lots of safety projects...not all of which are permitted...
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Kea Wilson @keawilson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Hi friends: I haven't written an article in three months. Here's why, and how my experience as a caregiver to a person I love with a disabling, terminal illness upended most of what I think about car dependency and transportation reform.
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Where I've Been — Streetsblog USA
How becoming a caregiver for a person with terminal illness changed the way I think about transportation reform.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
If you're going to be in the area, and somehow weren't aware of Streetsblog San Diego, here's your reminder to join us next Thursday!
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Streetsblog USA @usa.streetsblog.org · 11/09/2026
One more lane won't fix traffic...but that's not the full story.
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These 4 roadway widening claims are all lies.
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Streetsblog L.A. @streetsblogla.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This morning, L.A. City leaders broke ground on Spring/Alameda safety improvements - including a protected bike lane connection essentially from the L.A. River path to L.A. State Historic Park to Union Station la.streetsblog.org/2026/09/10/l...
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L.A. City Breaks Ground on Spring/Alameda Bike/Walk Improvements - Streetsblog Los Angeles
The $7.5 million 1.2-mile Spring/Alameda project is upgrading walk and bike access to Union Station, Chinatown Station, L.A. State Historic Park, El Pueblo, the L.A. River, and more
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Heads: EBike Safety Class Street Takeovers Waymo Coming to Oakland Long Beach Ups Parking Fines SaMo Approves Red Light Cameras, 14th Bikeway Project Who is Responsible for Cycling Deaths? 101 Sinking in Carlsbad Duffy The Last Choice for USDOT Gas Prices cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/11/f...
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Friday's Headlines - Streetsblog California
Update on state legislation, More Waymo, Better Parking/Safety in Socal, 101 Sinking...
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Steve Hilton's Plan to Abolish the DMV and Slash Fees Is Not a Serious Proposal... ...and that's putting it midly. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/09/10/s...
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Steve Hilton's Plan to Abolish the DMV and Slash Fees Is Not a Serious Proposal - Streetsblog California
Pothole populist Steve Hilton is at it again
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Short Vid: Steve Hilton's plan to eliminate the DMV and reduce vehicle registration to a flat $73 is not a good plan for most Californians.#California #Transportation #CHP
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Op-Ed: Hey AC Transit, Riders Already Paid for Reliability. It's Time to Deliver - Streetsblog San Francisco
If you're considering submitting a comment to the AC Transit Board about buses not showing up, read on
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