Damien Newton
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We’re Over Halfway to Our Summer Fundraising Goal, Help Us Get to the Finish Line
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We are halfway through our Streetsblog summer fundraising drive, and we’re raised just over half our overall goal of $15,000. Since we wrote to you at the start of June, we’ve raised just under $8,000, leaving us with $7,000 left to go. Don’t hesitate, donate today! A lot has changed since that fundraising letter went […]
Help Us Reach Our Summer Fundraising Goal in July and August
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Donate today and help us reach our goal and stay strong as we head into a crucial fall and winter.
The Museums Want One More Crack at Ending Car Free Streets
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The San Francisco Examiner reports that a new ballot measure has been filed with the City of San Francisco, which its proponents are calling “Access for All.” If successful, the measure would: Reverse the Supervisors’ April decision to create a permanent car-free JFK in Golden Gate Park Undo the bans on motor vehicles along stretches […]
It’s Never Too Early To Join Our Summer Fundraising Drive
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Right after the Fourth of July, we’re going to be launching a summer fundraising campaign that will feature happy hours, bike rides, raffles, and other fun ways to interact while we raise money to keep Streetsblog strong in California. With the fiscal year coming to an end before we launch the July 6th fundraiser, we […]
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.
