Building a Better “Faster Bay Area” w/ Steven Higashide
It's also important to marry some of the resources that business groups can provide with organizing and leadership from groups that are led by people of color, groups that are organizing transit riders.
July 2, 2020
Today’s Headlines
Oakland Settles for $150k with Rich City Rides Founder Najari Smith Over False Arrest (CBS2, SF Gate) Oakland Considers New Budget in Light of Calls to Defund the Police (SF Gate) As Cities Create New Budgets, Future of Bay Area Policing Coming Into Focus (Chronicle) Editorial: Bay Area Police Killing Black People at Disproportionate Rate … Continued
July 2, 2020
Open Thread: Muni Approves a Handful of Temporary Bus-Only Lanes
The transit lanes would be installed in late summer and striped only with white paint, “Bus/Taxi Only” stenciling and signage.
July 1, 2020
Defunding the Police: Berkeley Considers Shifting Traffic Enforcement to a New DOT
The legislation, entitled "BerkDOT: Reimagining Transportation for a Racially Just Future" creates a new city Department of Transportation that will be responsible for traffic stops, ticketing, and parking enforcement.
June 30, 2020
SEE IT: The Pro-Bike Van Moof Ad That’s Too Hot for French TV
It's the bike ad the French government doesn't want you to see.
June 30, 2020
Today’s Headlines
BART Seems Barren As Riders Slow to Return (SF Gate) More on Muni’s Bus Only Lanes Plans (SF Chronicle) A 1st Look at November Ballot Measures in California (CalMatters) Bernal Heights Creates “Artists In Place” Neighborhood Art Walk (Hoodline) Less Renters Renewing Lease Creating New Renting Opportunities in the Bay (SF Gate) CA Adopts Zero … Continued
June 30, 2020
Touting Positive Polling, Caltrain Prepares for Sales Tax Push
It's no secret that transit agencies have been hit hard by the COVID-19 slowdown. But even as Caltrain warns that crippling cuts or even the agency's closure are possible, the agency is offering the public a chance to not only save existing service, but possibly expand and buy new trains.
June 29, 2020
Can Corporate Micromobility Companies Really Turn Riders Into Street Safety Advocates?
Will "Lime Action" succeed in the noble goal of supporting an advocate-set agenda for our mobility future? What is that agenda? Time will tell.
June 29, 2020
Homeless Count 2020: Depressing but Not Surprising Rise in Number of Homeless
Housing Authority blames racism, lack of affordable housing
June 15, 2020
Don’t Blame Protestors if COVID-19 Cases Spike
Don't fall for it. Don't blame the protestors. Don't blame Black Lives Matter.
June 10, 2020