PathPath
  • About Us
  • Contact Streetsblog SF
  • Our Funders
  • Comment Moderation Policy
  • Streetsblog San Francisco Editorial Independence Policy
  • Donor Transparency Policy
    Follow Us:
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Streetsblog Logo
    • HOME
    • USA
    • NYC
    • MASS
    • LA
    • CHI
    • SF
    • CAL
    • STREETFILMS
    • DONATE
Streetsblog SF Logo
  • Pedestrian Safety
  • Bicycling
  • Muni
  • Parking
  • Peninsula
  • California
    Follow Us:
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Damien Newton

Recent Posts

Image: NVIDIA Corporation, CC
STREETSBLOG CALIFORNIA

Q&A on Autonomous Vehicles

By Damien Newton | Jan 27, 2023 | No Comments
A talk with author of “Connected and Automated Vehicle Impacts in Southern California: Travel Behavior, Demand, and Transportation System Perspectives” a policy brief with UCLA.
Image: Paul Henri, CC
STREETSBLOG CALIFORNIA

CalBike Offers Update on Status of E-Bike Rebate Program

By Damien Newton | Jan 20, 2023 | No Comments
How long does it take to get an e-bike rebate program off the ground?
Updated graphic as of 12/30/2022.

Please Consider Supporting Streetsblog S.F. with Our Annual Fundraising Drive!

By Damien Newton | Nov 29, 2022 | No Comments
For nearly fifteen years, Streetsblog San Francisco has been a loud and consistent voice for more transportation options, equitable transportation spending and policy, and a defender of Bay Area communities.  To continue doing that, we’re going to need your help.
Oil wells in the Salinas Valley. Photo: Streetsblog/Rudick
STREETSBLOG CALIFORNIA

Legislature’s December “Special Session” on Oil Profits

By Damien Newton | Nov 15, 2022 | No Comments
Governor Newsom claims that the oil industry has been increasing prices unfairly and blaming the surge in prices on inflation and environmental regulations even as it brought in record profits
Car-Free JFK. Image: Walk SF
STREETSBLOG CALIFORNIA

Hurray for JFK! Plus Updates on Measures Around the State

By Damien Newton | Nov 9, 2022 | No Comments
Here's a quick breakdown of the major ballot propositions and where they stand. Streetsblog will update this post as more results come in. Current update as of 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9.
Sunday Streets, Valencia. Photo: Streetsblog/Rudick

We’re Over Halfway to Our Summer Fundraising Goal, Help Us Get to the Finish Line

By Damien Newton | Aug 3, 2022 | No Comments
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 […]
David Miles, the Godfather of Skating, celebrating the JFK Promenade forever. Photo: Streetsblog/Rudick

Help Us Reach Our Summer Fundraising Goal in July and August

By Damien Newton | Jul 7, 2022 | No Comments
Donate today and help us reach our goal and stay strong as we head into a crucial fall and winter.
Rally to save 'Car-Free JFK' held in February. Photo: Sergio Ruiz

The Museums Want One More Crack at Ending Car Free Streets

By Damien Newton | Jun 15, 2022 | No Comments
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

By Damien Newton | Jun 13, 2022 | No Comments
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 […]
Photo: Yolanda Davis-Overstreet
STREETSBLOG LA

Eyes on the Street: Rainbow Halo in Venice

By Damien Newton | May 6, 2022 | No Comments
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.
Image: San Mateo, from the Bike Master Plan

San Mateo City Council Moves Forward with Bike Lane Project Despite Local Misgivings

By Damien Newton | Feb 28, 2022 | No Comments
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.
Photo by Bryant Baker
STREETSBLOG CALIFORNIA

Ventura Ballot Measure Would Crack Down on ‘Antiquated’ Oil Drilling Permits

By Damien Newton | Feb 23, 2022 | No Comments
"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."
Load more stories
      • About Us
      • Contact Streetsblog SF
      • Our Funders
      • Comment Moderation Policy
      • Streetsblog San Francisco Editorial Independence Policy
      • Donor Transparency Policy
        Follow Us:
      • Facebook
      • Twitter
      Streetsblog SF Logo