Rides of Silence Tomorrow
The 16th annual Ride of Silence to commemorate those who have been injured or killed while riding a bicycle takes place Wednesday evening all around California.
May 15, 2018
New Opportunity to Help Shape State Bike and Ped Policy, Design: Deadline Soon
The California Bicycle Advisory Committee—CBAC—will be replaced by one that is more diverse and inclusive, and includes pedestrian issues
May 14, 2018
What the Candidates for Governor Say About Transportation and Land Use Issues
Seven gubernatorial candidates were invited to share their views on transportation and land use by a team of advocates working on those issues.
May 11, 2018
Happy Bike to Work Day (in the Bay Area)
Cities around the Bay Area celebrated Bike to Work Day today with cheers and snacks, bike rides, politics, congratulatory speeches, and informative booths and displays
May 10, 2018
Calling Attention to a Dangerous Crossing in Berkeley
Caltrans plans to add a pedestrian beacon at a busy crossing, but will it make anything safer for bicyclists?
May 8, 2018
State Funds Meant for “Transformative” Transit Projects Will Go For an Unwanted Parking Lot
BART came up with a less expensive, more environmentally appropriate way to accommodate riders at a terminus station, but the state said: nah, build a parking structure.
May 4, 2018
A Pilot Project Will Explore How to Make Transit Easier for Riders in California
Among the recent allocations of transportation funds from the gas tax, S.B. 1, was money for a pilot project to integrate transit services in California. Three regional transit agencies—Capitol Corridor, San Joaquin Regional Transit District, and Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency (LOSSAN)—will team up with seven as-yet-undecided connecting transit agencies to work on creating a “seamless” experience for transit riders.
May 4, 2018
Gas Tax Funding Announced for Transit, Highway, and Local Priority Projects
All kinds of transportation projects will get funding from the gas tax. Both CalSTA and the CTC are ready to make allocations.
April 27, 2018
Eyes on the Street: New Green Paint at Emeryville Public Market
The changes bring a dramatic difference in feel to Shellmound Street; what had been a vehicle through-way now has a walkable, pedestrian-oriented scale.
April 25, 2018