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It’s Time for the Fire Service to Join Communities in Preventing Street Trauma
First responders across the country are struggling with the trauma of witnessing constant car crashes — and joining the fight for better infrastructure that prevents these tragedies before they happen.
Mike Wilson
October 16, 2025
Oakland’s 14th Street Project Wins on Details
Oakland DOT is getting praise from advocates for the attention to detail on the 14th street protected bike lane. Unfortunately, the project is also running late.
October 16, 2025
In the Era of Mass Deportations, Traffic Reform is More Important Than Ever
"We have tried criminalizing our way out of systemic problems before; it has not worked, and it has harmed the very communities we claim to support."
Max Markham
October 15, 2025
Commentary: The Horrifying Sound of Traffic Violence
Bernal residents could have woken to the sound of a reckless driver crashing into concrete. Instead, another man is dead in a city that isn't yet serious about Vision Zero
October 15, 2025
Trump’s Electrification, Transit, and Active Transportation Cuts are Short-Sighted: Report
EV infrastructure is far more valuable to the nation's prosperity and jobs market than the White House believes, according to a new report.
Aaron Short
October 15, 2025
What was signed: More Cameras, Faster Builds for Transit/Bike/Ped, More Time for Breathalyzers after DUI’s
He may have waited to the last second, but the Governor made some big news and made big promises yesterday.
The post What was signed: More Cameras, Faster Builds for Transit/Bike/Ped, More Time for Breathalyzers after DUI’s appeared first on Streetsblog California.
October 14, 2025
Gov’s Signature on SB 63 Launches Campaign to Fund Transit
There will be a ballot measure to fund Bay Area transit in November of 2026. But now the real work begins: building support, gathering signatures, and getting a majority of voters to approve it
October 14, 2025
Newsom Signs SB 79, Legislation to Spur Housing Near Transit
Despite fierce opposition, Newsom signs controversial legislation.
The post Newsom Signs SB 79, Legislation to Spur Housing Production Near Transit appeared first on Streetsblog California.
October 10, 2025
Legislature and Governor Greenlight Freeway Expansion in Protected Wetlands
As the saying goes: if you need to change the law to build it, maybe it’s the wrong project.
The post Legislature and Governor Greenlight Freeway Expansion in Protected Wetlands appeared first on Streetsblog California.
October 9, 2025
Eyes on the Street: Update on Alameda’s Central Ave Project
A tour and progress report
October 9, 2025
