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First Look at the First Draft of Newsom’s Budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
"Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget—and I’ll tell you what you value," Joe Biden.
The post First Look at the First Draft of Newsom’s Budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year appeared first on Streetsblog California.
January 12, 2026
There’s Zero Evidence Great Highway Closure Made Sunset Streets Less Safe
A professional data scientist debunks Supervisor Alan Wong's outlandish talking point
Jacob Zwart
January 12, 2026
Headlines, January 9
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January 9, 2026
Confirmed: Non-Driving Infrastructure Creates ‘Induced Demand,’ Too
Widening a highway to cure congestion is like losing weight by buying bigger pants — but thanks to the same principle of "induced demand," adding bike paths and train lines to cure climate actually works.
January 8, 2026
Supervisor Wong Writes Legislation to Kill Sunset Dunes
District 4's new supervisor finally met with Sunset Dunes advocates the night before formally presenting legislation to put a new referendum on the ballot to destroy the park
January 8, 2026
Talking Headways Podcast: Poster Sessions at Mpact in Portland
Young professionals discuss the work they’ve been doing including designing new transportation hubs, rethinking parking and improving buses.
January 8, 2026
Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Returns
Woodstock had an operation, but is back after a longer-than-expected service suspension
January 7, 2026
Two-Item Tuesday: Sunset Dunes Lawsuit Tossed
Plus a call-to-action on San Francisco's tree canopy
January 6, 2026
Uber’s Controversial Ballot Measure Seeks Caps on Lawyers Fees in Traffic Crashes
Uber is behind an effort to gather signatures for a measure for the November 2026 ballot.
The post Uber’s Controversial Ballot Measure Seeks Caps on Lawyers Fees in Traffic Crashes appeared first on Streetsblog California.
January 6, 2026
Commentary: Let’s Do Better in 2026
During the holidays, I got a rude reminder of why advocacy tactics have to change. In 2026, let's demand better before we give support to questionable leaders
January 5, 2026
