Damien Newton
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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.
Meet the Board Special Podcast Series Number 6 : Abby Arnold
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How is fundraising like dating? Listen to Damien talk to non-profit fundraiser Abby Arnold.
Caltrans Approves Nearly $82 Million for 134 Projects to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Improve Transportation
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Yesterday, Caltrans announced nearly $82 million in Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funding for 134 local public transportation projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase transportation options by providing new and expanded bus and rail service for disadvantaged and low-income communities.
California Takes Victory Lap on Federal EV Goals, Environmental Standards
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arlier today, President Joe Biden announced proposed new automobile emission standards and an executive order that will require that half of all cars sold in 2030 and beyond be electric vehicles.
Meet the Board: Stopping and Moving with James Sinclair
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James Sinclair is the author of the Stop and Move blog on transportation policy in and around Fresno
Meet the Board Podcast Series: Terra Curtis
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Terra Curtis researches emerging mobility policy for the California Public Utilities Commission. She previously worked at Nelson\Nygaard and volunteered with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.
California Releases CAPTI: Its Plan to Combine Transportation and Climate Goals
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"The climate crisis is upon us,” said California State Transportation Agency Secretary David S. Kim.
Legislative Dithering Could Blow Up Bullet Train
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California's legislators need a good talking to from Sir Topham Hatt
Meet our Board of Directors : Damien Newton Interviews Jon Weiss
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"The more people that are out there biking, the more pressure there's going to be on politicians. There's a lot of politicians that want to do the right thing, but they don't have the votes for it."