Bay Area Locks Down, Non-essential Travel Banned, Biking Okay–for Now
Ride, safely. Just stay away from one another
March 17, 2020
To Do While Isolating: Write a Letter in Support of the Dutch Reach
The "Dutch Reach" could prevent doorings, which cause serious injuries and deaths in the U.S. every year
March 16, 2020
Senators Wiener, Ting Propose Statewide Moratorium on Foreclosures, Evictions
The fallout from the already large numbers of people avoiding social contact will cause real economic hardship for some, and could make it hard to keep their housing.
March 16, 2020
Media and the Perception of Roadway Safety
Small word choices can make a big difference. Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. hear authors Tara Goddard and Kelcie Ralph discuss their research on media framing of traffic violence and how it distorts public perception.
March 9, 2020
Active Transportation Program Cycle 5 May Fund Quick-Build Projects
Quick-build projects make inexpensive changes to fix safety issues, give drivers, walkers, bicyclists, and wheelchairists the opportunity to experience a street design, and allow cities to gather feedback, collect safety data, and make adjustments. But they don't fit well into the state funding process.
March 6, 2020
Tackling Transportation Emissions in California–or Ignoring Them
Two California Senate committees, Transportation and Environmental Quality, held a hearing yesterday to talk about "Putting the Brakes on California's Rising Transportation Emissions."
March 6, 2020
3 Revolutions in Davis: Conference Soon
Here's an opportunity to meet and hear from a wide range of thinkers and decision makers at the forefront of transportation policy today.
March 3, 2020
State Legislation Could Improve Transit in the Bay Area
One bill would make the 27 existing transit agencies play together better, and another explores bus-only lanes on the Bay Bridge
February 28, 2020
SPUR San Jose: Vision Zero Progress and Challenges
Adopting a Vision Zero policy is only the first step. San Jose is only now embarking on investing in infrastructure, data, and collaboration to reach the goals of no traffic fatalities.
February 28, 2020
Data Needs v. Privacy, Government v. Private Companies: Bike-share and Scooters Have to Answer for it All
Make no mistake--this conversation is about much more than bike and scooter share
February 27, 2020
