Damien Newton
Recent Posts
Interview: VTA Chair Cindy Chavez on the Agency’s Response to COVID-19
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"All these decisions we have to make…they’re tradeoffs," Chavez laments. "There’s no better way to say it."
“Faster Bay Area” Hits the Brakes
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Mega ballot measure put on hold over coronavirus concerns
San Mateo County Active Transportation Plan Draft Recommendations Now Online
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As County cancels meetings during Coronavirus closures, staff urges people to check out website and leave comments
Taking the Lead on Protecting Low-Income and Unhoused Residents During Coronavirus Crisis
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Washing stations, eviction bans, paid leave, continuing school meals--city and state governments are working on a patchwork of protections for people affected by a cancelled economy.
Transit Housing Bill, SB50, Fails for Second Time in Two Days
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There was one last chance to push it through, but Wiener couldn't get the votes
A Bad Year for Traffic Deaths in San Jose, But the City Has a Plan for 2020
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City Hopes "Quick-Build' Can Fix Most Dangerous City Streets in Next Five Years
MTC Wants Your Thoughts on Express Lanes on I-880
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Chime in on how to run the new toll lanes, an early try at congestion pricing
Streetsblog Needs Your Support
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So what does 2020 hold for the Bay Area? We don't know, but we look forward to finding out and delivering the news you need to be the best-informed citizen advocate that you can.
Don’t Believe the Hype, Congestion Pricing Isn’t Coming to East Palo Alto Anytime Soon
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But the City Is Considering Some Progressive Fixes to the University Ave Traffic Mess
Advocates Sound off on Complete Streets Veto, State Legislation
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At the CalBike summit, Fortin interviewed a handful of leaders about Governor Gavin Newsom's disappointing veto of SB 127, and other news from the recent legislative session.
Making the Most of the BART Extension
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Comments on Playbook for Downtown San Jose are due this Friday