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Weekend Roundup: Bullet Train Twitter Ratios, Goats…
Perhaps California should swap out some of its lawmakers for a few more goats? And more in Streetsblog's weekend roundup...
July 9, 2021
Talking Headways Podcast: Coordinating Pandemic Transit
This week we’re joined by Robert del Rosario, director of service development for AC Transit in Oakland to talk about the pandemic, what’s needed to get riders coming back, and what sustainable revenue might look like going forward.
July 1, 2021
Op-ed: Muni Rebuild Must Center Riders
Even with the insights of riders, the path to rebuild Muni is tenuous.
June 28, 2021
Op-ed: S.F. Mayor’s Veto Fails to Move Transit Forward
A veto of a proposed free-fare pilot isn't enough. The mayor must offer concrete solutions for bringing back riders.
Scott Feeney
June 22, 2021
New Bridge Proposed to Eliminate Rail Choke Point
A 90-year-old draw bridge is the source of major delays on trains in the Bay Area--the push is on to replace it
June 16, 2021
Q&A: How to Keep Rail Project Costs Under Control
Our ongoing series looks at how California can build mega projects effectively in the new era
June 8, 2021
Q&A: How California Can ‘Build Back Better’
Our ongoing series will look at how California can build mega projects effectively in the new era
June 4, 2021
Advocates Want Transit Boards to Keep Zooming
Allowing the public to speak at board meetings of the Bay Area's transportation agencies is, in theory, a great way to get input from riders. But in practice, people with jobs and kids and life's normal obligations don't have the time to travel to downtown Oakland or San Francisco to attend meetings and wait around for several hours to make a two-minute comment.
May 27, 2021
Speed Up the 24, Just Don’t Take Any Space from Motorists?
Let's have an open discussion about improving speeds and reliability of the 24 Divisadero, but a dedicated transit lane is off the table, say officals
May 25, 2021
Weekend Roundup: Bike to Wherever, Transit’s Return, Remembering the Fallen
A few short Streetsblog news items to start out your weekend.
May 21, 2021