Damien Newton
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San Mateo Council Okays Bike Lane Project
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Last week in a 3-2 vote, the San Mateo City Council voted to move forward with a painted bike-lanes and a pair of bicycle boulevards that will provide needed bicycle lane connections throughout the North Central community and remove over 200 spaces of on-street parking.
Ballot Measure Would Crack Down on ‘Antiquated’ Drilling Permits
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"With these old permits, an oil company could drill or frack a well next to our homes with as little environmental review as building a gazebo or a shed."
California To Regain Power To Regulate Tailpipe Emissions
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“We welcome the Biden Administration’s expected move to recognize our authority to continue setting the pace with bold policies, investments and partnerships to clean the air and accelerate the global zero-emission vehicle transition,” Newsom said.
San Diego County Ponders a VMT Tax, with a Twist
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This tax, if approved, wouldn’t cover all of the SANDAG region, but would provide a steady revenue stream for its urban center.
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Allowing Cities Greater Control of Speed Limits and Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement
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But he also vetoes legislation legalizing "Idaho Stops" and banning "jaywalking" laws.
Meet the Board Podcast Series: Marven Norman in the Inland Empire
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After a six-year hiatus, Marven returns to a Streetsblog California podcast.
California Takes Victory Lap on Federal EV Goals
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Earlier today, President Joe Biden announced proposed new automobile emission standards and an executive order that will require that half of all cars sold in 2030 and beyond be electric vehicles. The executive order tasks the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to develop aggressive long-term rules to support his […]
About that Bus Shelter Tweet: Street Services’ Demo Draws Attention to Sorry State of L.A. Bus Stops
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Earlier today, a tweet from Metro in support of the Bureau of Street Services’ pop-ups on potential bus shelter designs featuring the above image quickly drew a lot of, er, shade. What about when more than two people are waiting for the bus? https://t.co/nwzwnm9zCM — TransitCenter (@TransitCenter) July 22, 2021 People across the twittersphere dunked […]
Q&A: How California Can ‘Build Back Better’
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Our ongoing series will look at how California can build mega projects effectively in the new era
Transit Riders, Unions to MTC: Fork it Over
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MTC says federal funds provide a chance to rethink how transit agencies work and grow. Drivers and riders say the cuts in service require action, and funding, now.
San Diego Making “Modest But Real” Gains on Vision Zero Goal
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In 2020, the pandemic resulted in a steep decline in pedestrian and bicycle fatalities and serious injuries in San Diego. Despite the decline in severe injuries and fatalities, harm to bicyclists and pedestrians remained high, with 27 bicycle and pedestrian fatalities and 58 serious injuries.
Assembly Forwards Bill To Make ‘Slow Streets’ Permanent
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“Los Angeles’ Slow Streets program has offered children, families, and constituents throughout our city the opportunity to play, exercise, and socialize, safely, throughout their neighborhoods during the pandemic and should be expanded,” said Nazarian.