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Transportation Reform Advocates Have a Plan To Win — Even During the Next Trump Era
"We're going to take the fury that powers us after this moment … and we're going to change transportation in this country forever.”
November 12, 2024
Advocates Making Inroads in East Bay Cities
Last week we talking about some key elections that were actually positive for the livable-streets movement. Here are a few more scattered around the East Bay
November 12, 2024
Safe-Streets Politicians Gain in the Bay Area
Against the national news of suck, here's a bit more good news around the Bay Area
November 7, 2024
Sustainable Transportation Advocates React to the Trump Victory
Some sustainable transportation advocates took to social media following the election to share their fears — and hopes — for life under the next administration.
November 6, 2024
Presidential Elections Hinge on Gas Prices. Why Not on the High Cost of Car Dependency?
Policymakers must to prioritize making car-light living a real option through policies that encourage building more housing in multimodal communities and retrofitting unimodal neighborhoods around people outside cars.
November 5, 2024
A Last Look at the Role of Sustainable Transportation in the Race to the White House
Let's take a look back at how the candidates have governed and talked about car culture so far.
November 4, 2024
DECISION 24: Next President Needs a Vision for America’s Transportation Future
No matter who wins the White House, advocates are ready to push for the transportation system we all deserve — starting with these nine principles.
November 4, 2024
Guest Post: Where do Mayoral Candidates Stand on Safe Streets?
It's a popular issue with voters. But deciphering positions can be challenging. Here's a look at the records.
Robin Pam
October 24, 2024
Transit and Safe Streets Advocates Provide Election Guidance
Trying to figure out who and what to support? Transit groups on both sides of the Bay tell you their picks
October 17, 2024
Political Ad Sets New Bar for Cycling Normalcy and Livable Streets Cred
Alameda County Supervisor candidate's ad features him on a cargo bike
September 9, 2024