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California
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

60 Minutes Tackles CA's $125 Billion Train to Nowhere

California's high-speed rail project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, now estimated at $125 billion, with no tracks laid yet.
California
fromStreetsblog California
3 days ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

AB 1976 aims to streamline California's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure planning and construction processes.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Despite Gav's Spin, Transportation Commission Funded a Lot of Highway Expansion Last Week - Streetsblog California

California invested $17.9 billion in road projects, contradicting its climate goals and exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

60 Minutes Tackles CA's $125 Billion Train to Nowhere

California's high-speed rail project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, now estimated at $125 billion, with no tracks laid yet.
California
fromStreetsblog California
3 days ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

AB 1976 aims to streamline California's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure planning and construction processes.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Despite Gav's Spin, Transportation Commission Funded a Lot of Highway Expansion Last Week - Streetsblog California

California invested $17.9 billion in road projects, contradicting its climate goals and exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

Crash of Honda SUV and street-sweeper truck in Playa del Rey ends in fatality

The crash happened around 7 a.m. near the intersection of Vista Del Mar and West Imperial Highway in Playa Del Rey near Los Angeles International Airport.
Los Angeles
#transportation
fromGothamist
1 week ago
Washington DC

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

Washington DC
fromGothamist
1 week ago

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

The U.S. lacks high-speed rail, causing travel issues during TSA staff shortages.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
3 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
#rod-diridon
#los-angeles
Remote teams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Two days in the office a month? L.A. city attorney candidates tussle over telework

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy have opposing views on office attendance policies for city attorneys.
LA food
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The Reason Los Angeles Is The Go-To For So Many International Food Chains - Tasting Table

Los Angeles is a prime location for international restaurant chains due to its diverse population and tourist influx.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. Metro approves major rail route expansion into West Hollywood after last-minute deal

Metro's board approved a new rail line extension from South L.A. to West Hollywood, aiming to enhance mass transit and ridership.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Streets for All: SoCal Could Fund All of Southland's High-Speed Rail with EIFD - Streetsblog California

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

This rail line would get you to the Grove, the Beverly Center and Cedars-Sinai. Is it L.A.'s 'missing link'?

The K Line extension aims to enhance Los Angeles' rail network, potentially increasing daily ridership to 100,000 and transforming transit culture.
Remote teams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Two days in the office a month? L.A. city attorney candidates tussle over telework

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy have opposing views on office attendance policies for city attorneys.
LA food
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The Reason Los Angeles Is The Go-To For So Many International Food Chains - Tasting Table

Los Angeles is a prime location for international restaurant chains due to its diverse population and tourist influx.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. Metro approves major rail route expansion into West Hollywood after last-minute deal

Metro's board approved a new rail line extension from South L.A. to West Hollywood, aiming to enhance mass transit and ridership.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Streets for All: SoCal Could Fund All of Southland's High-Speed Rail with EIFD - Streetsblog California

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

This rail line would get you to the Grove, the Beverly Center and Cedars-Sinai. Is it L.A.'s 'missing link'?

The K Line extension aims to enhance Los Angeles' rail network, potentially increasing daily ridership to 100,000 and transforming transit culture.
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Caltrain to close stations if transit tax doesn't pass

"Caltrain and BART would very likely be looking at shutting down passenger service," Deputy Director of Policy Development Melissa Jones said. "In that case, the agencies would be focused on maintenance, trying to secure our assets, keep everything safe while we regroup for the future."
San Francisco
#fair-fares
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
2 days ago
New York City

Fare fight: Transit advocates push for expansion of Fair Fares program at Sunset Park subway station Brooklyn Paper

Expansion of the Fair Fares program aims to make transit affordable for over 2 million New Yorkers living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
fromGothamist
4 days ago
NYC politics

NYC's poorest residents would get free subway and bus rides under Council plan

Nearly 1 million low-income New Yorkers may receive free subway and bus rides under a proposed expansion of the Fair Fares program.
New York City
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
2 days ago

Fare fight: Transit advocates push for expansion of Fair Fares program at Sunset Park subway station Brooklyn Paper

Expansion of the Fair Fares program aims to make transit affordable for over 2 million New Yorkers living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NYC's poorest residents would get free subway and bus rides under Council plan

Nearly 1 million low-income New Yorkers may receive free subway and bus rides under a proposed expansion of the Fair Fares program.
#speed-cameras
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
2 days ago

Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

Siloed transit planning hinders effective connections between projects like IBX and Penn Station Access, limiting regional transit network potential.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
#homelessness
fromLos Angeles Times
23 hours ago
Los Angeles

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
23 hours ago

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.
Austin
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
London
fromianVisits
3 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
Environment
from99% Invisible
3 days ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

The Ford government wants the power to set transit fares in Ontario | CBC News

The Ontario government proposes to regulate transit fares to create a unified fare structure across the province.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Can we design trouble out of the 16th St. BART plazas?

A major redesign plan for the 16th St. BART plazas is set to begin, focusing on community engagement and improved public space aesthetics.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

What to know about the MBTA's free and discounted commuter rail plans for summer

"As we prepare for events like the World Cup, MA250, Tall Ships, and for millions of visitors to experience all that Massachusetts has to offer, we want to thank our regular riders that rely on us 365 days a year for your patience and continuing to choose transit during this unprecedented summer."
Boston
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
California
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

California Cracks Down on Luxury Car Registration Loopholes

High auto insurance rates and taxes drive some citizens to creatively handle vehicle registration, often leading to ethically dubious practices.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Bay Area man bringing positivity to 'bike life'; hundreds of people expected at rideout in Hayward

A community effort in Hayward aims to promote peaceful biking among youth amidst recent negative incidents involving cyclists.
fromStreetsblog USA
3 weeks ago

Friday Video: Buenos Aires Will Challenge Everything You Think You Know About Buses - Streetsblog USA

The buses in La París de Sudamérica evolved out of a system of taxis, and each route is run by a separate company to this day.
Barcelona
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

America's Fastest Trains Are Here-but Rail Experts Say High-speed Travel Is Still Years Away

True high-speed rail in the U.S. is still years away despite recent advancements and public support. Rail experts emphasize that actual high-speed rail requires dedicated infrastructure and faster trains, similar to systems in Europe and Asia.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

AOC urges Hochul to scrap plan that would widen Cross Bronx Expressway | amNewYork

Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need to protect the community, stating, 'On behalf of my constituents and nearly 64,000 local residents impacted by this project, I am requesting that your administration reject any plans to expand the Cross Bronx Expressway beyond its current footprint.'
NYC politics
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
#public-transportation
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Editorial | Finding the fare' way forward, for New Yorkers and the budget | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's plan for a fare-free bus system faces funding challenges, but the City Council proposes expanding the Fair Fares program for low-income New Yorkers.
Television
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

The Week in Short Video - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog produces transportation-focused video content across multiple platforms including TikTok, YouTube, and their website, covering topics like transit funding, infrastructure projects, and policy proposals.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Civil Rights, Civic Transport - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration is moving to rescind regulations that protect civil rights in transportation projects.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

'BPS transportation is failing us': School bus delays have Boston parents calling for change

Thousands of students face delays in school transportation despite claims of improved on-time performance by Boston Public Schools.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

L.A. Metro confirms it was hacked. Weeks later, it's still getting systems back online

L.A. Metro shut down parts of its network due to detected hacking activity, while maintaining uninterrupted transit services.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Firefighters contain Southern California brush fires fueled by Santa Ana winds

The Springs fire in Riverside County is 45% contained, with no injuries or structures damaged, but wind could affect growth.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Clipper Developer Says It Will Resolve Chaos From Disastrous 2.0 Rollout By May 30

"All of these different ingredients need to be baked into the Clipper cake," said spokesman John Goodwin with the MTC, speaking to KGO. "It's a really, really complicated recipe."
San Francisco
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
New York City
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

City Council adds free transit proposal to its preliminary budget response

City Council proposes an alternative budget to address a $6 billion shortfall without raising taxes or cutting essential services.
#transit-safety
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog publishes transportation videos across multiple platforms featuring transit safety initiatives, autonomous vehicle incidents, and infrastructure projects.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog publishes transportation videos across multiple platforms featuring transit safety initiatives, autonomous vehicle incidents, and infrastructure projects.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

The Short Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

At Streetsblog Los Angeles, Joe takes you on a tour of a bike boulevard in Los Angeles to explain diverters (otherwise known as modal filters.)
Social media marketing
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
#public-transit
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

Golden Gate Transit will cut service to Spencer Avenue bus pads, creating a transit desert in a previously transit-rich area.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

Golden Gate Transit will cut service to Spencer Avenue bus pads, creating a transit desert in a previously transit-rich area.
California
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
Boston
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

How to Tell the Story of a Highway Teardown - Streetsblog USA

Ian Coss's podcast 'The Big Dig' explores Boston's highway teardown project, and his Highway Teardown tour examines similar infrastructure reimagining efforts across twelve American cities.
#transportation-funding
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

California Must Stop Expanding Highways - Streetsblog San Francisco

California allocates transportation funding to highway expansion projects despite tailpipe pollution causing half of state greenhouse gas emissions, contradicting the need to prioritize sustainable travel alternatives.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

California Must Stop Expanding Highways - Streetsblog San Francisco

California allocates transportation funding to highway expansion projects despite tailpipe pollution causing half of state greenhouse gas emissions, contradicting the need to prioritize sustainable travel alternatives.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. County rail boom: What trains are coming and when

Backers of the K Line extension view it as a crucial component of Metro's strategy to provide a connected transit system, which is essential for residents who depend on public transportation.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Metro bus, workers trapped amid one of three raucous L.A. street takeovers within 24 hours

A street takeover in Harbor Gateway involved a crowd preventing a Metro bus from moving, prompting police intervention and increased enforcement measures.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

StreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways - Streetsblog California

Over 800 homes demolished in six years for highway projects in California, revealing how transportation investments reduce housing supply and destabilize communities while remaining overlooked in housing policy debates.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

UCLA Study Shows How Ambiguous Definition of 'Major Transit Stop' Creates Wiggle Room for Municipalities - Streetsblog California

UCLA's research indicates that if the area surrounding a transit stop is included in the definition, it could add more than 1.3 million acres of land statewide where housing bonuses would apply, nearly tripling the amount of land currently eligible.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

When The Suburbs Want To Opt Out of Funding Regional Transit - Streetsblog USA

A vote six years in the making that would decimate the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system might soon be called off, potentially averting a major funding crisis for the agency - though advocates say there's more work to be done to make sure every DFW resident has the mass mobility options they deserve. Since the beginning of the decade, a handful of wealthy, sprawling suburban cities in the greater Dallas metro have been fighting
US politics
Cars
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Stop Designing Streets for the 'Average' Driver - Streetsblog USA

Designing for an average user ignores human variation and produces products and systems that fit almost no one; design for range and adjustability instead.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

California housing reform faces new test as LA Metro resists transit zoning law

State housing laws aim to legalize transit-oriented mid-rise development; local governments and activists use carveouts, workarounds and resistance to delay or block projects.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

The Week In Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Joe Anthony produces engaging Streetsblog Los Angeles videos that amplify transportation and livability issues, expanding audience reach.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

The Week in Short Video - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog offers videos on protests, transit equity, California high‑speed rail progress, and bike‑on‑train tips, with links to TikTok and YouTube channels.
Los Angeles
fromQueerty
1 month ago

The Los Angeles Metro wants you to "ride the D" - Queerty

Los Angeles Metro's D Line extension t-shirt with the slogan 'Ride the D' generated viral social media attention for its double entendre appeal.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

StreetSmart 14.1 - What to look for from the 2026 Legislature - Streetsblog California

Sacramento legislators are advancing e-bike regulation, transit enforcement expansion, and transit governance reforms, though structural transit changes face delays from pending state reports.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Coming soon: L.A. Metro stops that connect downtown to Beverly Hills, Miracle Mile

Metro opens three new Purple Line stations connecting downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills on May 8, marking the first phase of a rail extension project beneath Wilshire Boulevard.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

More than $100 million for transportation projects in jeopardy amid L.A. budget woes

Los Angeles risks losing over $100 million in state transportation funding for disadvantaged neighborhoods due to insufficient city staff caused by budget cuts.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

The embeds below are from TikTok (with one from YouTube because TikTok never approved it for some reason), but if you're not a fan of the platform., here's all the links to find Streetsblog videos: And if you can't get enough Streetsblog videos, Streetsblog NYC has a TikTok Channel and Streetfilms is archived on YouTube. Tuesday Damien made a short, satirical, video to promote his AMA on the StreetSmart podcast. No idea why TikTok sent this one to jail.
San Francisco
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

UC Berkeley Report Says California Transportation Policy Is Still Built for Cars - and It's Deepening Inequality - Streetsblog California

California's transportation planning prioritizes cars over people's access, worsening inequality, unsafe streets, higher costs, and housing pressures.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

OpEd: How High-Speed Rail Could Reach LA by 2039...Without Waiting for the Mountains - Streetsblog California

Electrifying and sharing the Antelope Valley Line enables one-seat San Francisco–Los Angeles high-speed service earlier, lowering cost and risk while modernizing Metrolink.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

This multibillion-dollar transit project could improve traffic across L.A. It goes to a vote today

An underground heavy-rail Sepulveda Transit Corridor aims to link Westside and San Fernando Valley in under 30 minutes but still lacks billions in funding.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Excerpts on Transportation and Livability from Governor Newsom's State of the State - Streetsblog California

California extended Cap-and-Invest for two decades, pursued regional energy market and resilience measures, stabilized homeowner insurance, and advanced high-speed rail construction.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Streetsblog California/Los Angeles' Podcasts Are Now Available on Spotify and Apple - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog added StreetSmart and SGV Connect to Spotify and StreetSmart to Apple Podcasts; SGV Connect and a StreetSmart AMA episode are coming soon.
Los Angeles
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

The Week in Short Video - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog released short videos covering rain gardens, high-speed rail updates, L.A. Metro bike boarding tips, an Uber ballot proposition, and statewide protests.
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