Cal. Fixes Bill that Would’ve Ended Micromobility
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AB 1268 would have made e-scooter-share and e-bike-share companies functionally uninsurable — until advocates successfully pressured California to amend the controversial bill.
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The Calif. Law That Could Kill Scooter Share
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Assembly Bill 1286 would functionally ban scooters, e-bikes and other electric-assist modes from the road — if advocates don't speak up.
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Opinion: We Must Plan Racial Justice In Our Cities
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The founding president of the American Planning Association stands against structural racism in the built environment professions.
Berkeley Will Take Cops Out of Traffic Enforcement
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But advocates say it's important we remain vigilant about what replaces it.
Talking Headways Podcast: California High-Speed Rail’s Next Steps
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A top official at the California High-Speed Rail Authority gives us an update on that mega-project — and also offers lessons on what engineers and planners have learned.
Why Preventing Car Crashes Saves Everyone Money
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Deaths from traffic violence have declined sharply because of the COVID-19 shutdown — and a new study shows that states and their residents are seeing a financial benefit. But don’t get too excited: Drivers likely got the most savings. Researchers at the University of California Davis found that California and its residents saved a collective […]