Damien Newton
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Eyes on the Street: Rainbow Halo in Venice
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The art installation is the product of two city departments and their artist in residence, working with nonprofit organizations. LADOT and Cultural Affairs (DCA) host a creative catalyst program that hires artists to produce art related to Vision Zero, the international effort to end traffic violence.
San Mateo City Council Moves Forward with Bike Lane Project Despite Local Misgivings
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Last week in a 3-2 vote, the San Mateo City Council voted to move forward with a painted bike-lanes and a pair of bicycle boulevards that will provide needed bicycle lane connections throughout the North Central community and remove over 200 spaces of on-street parking.
Ventura Ballot Measure Would Crack Down on ‘Antiquated’ Oil Drilling Permits
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"With these old permits, an oil company could drill or frack a well next to our homes with as little environmental review as building a gazebo or a shed."
California’s Power to Regulate Tailpipe Emissions Will Be Restored
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“We welcome the Biden Administration’s expected move to recognize our authority to continue setting the pace with bold policies, investments and partnerships to clean the air and accelerate the global zero-emission vehicle transition,” Newsom said.
Streetsblog Q & A: SF Transit Riders’ Vinita Goyal
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We were happy to catch back up with her after her appointment for this Streetsblog Q and A.
San Diego County Ponders a VMT Tax, with a Twist
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This tax, if approved, wouldn’t cover all of the SANDAG region, but would provide a steady revenue stream for its urban center.
New Portantino Legislation Would Force Better Transportation Planning in California Cities
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“There is no denying it, California needs safer streets,” stated Portantino.
High-Speed Rail: Another Reason You Should Support Streetsblog’s Independent Journalism
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High Speed Rail. It’s a big topic at Streetsblog.
Change Is Possible If We Work Together, Donate Today to Keep Streetsblog Strong in 2022
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In our last fundraising post, we touched on some of the major stories of 2021. Today, we’re looking forward to what we think will be some of the major stories of 2022. Of course, to do our best coverage we need your support to keep going. Today, we just passed $9,000 in donations and pledges […]
Please Support Streetsblog SF As We Move Ahead to 2022
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Even with the ongoing support of major foundations and our advertising program, nearly one-third of our operating funds comes from individual donors.
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Allowing Cities Greater Control of Speed Limits and Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement
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But he also vetoes legislation legalizing "Idaho Stops" and banning "jaywalking" laws.