Today’s Headlines
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By
Roger Rudick
7:59 AM PST on January 11, 2019
- Chariot to Cease Operations (SFChron, SFExaminer)
- Chariot Closure Shows Mobility is Hard (Wired)
- Muni May Eliminate Switchbacks (SFExaminer)
- Transbay Inspection Fail (SFChron, EastBayTimes)
- More on Richmond Ferry (SFChron)
- More on What to do with Old BART Cars (BusinessInsider)
- Governor Links Housing and Transportation (SFChron, NewsTribune)
- Buses and Bikes Aren’t Bad for the Environment (Slate)
- Motorist Kills Man in Wheelchair in San Bruno (DailyJournal)
- Commentary: SJ Needs Leadership on Housing, Transit (EastBayTimes)
- Commentary: Vision Zero and Berkeley Streets (Berkeleyside)
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