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San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
11 hours ago

Bay Area deals with detours and delays during I-80 weekend closure in SF

A 55-hour closure of eastbound I-80 in San Francisco is underway for a major repaving project to improve safety and ride quality.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Expect Weird Traffic This Weekend as Section of I-80 In San Francisco Will Be Closed For Two Days

I-80 will be closed for 55 hours this weekend, causing significant traffic disruptions in San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
11 hours ago

Bay Area deals with detours and delays during I-80 weekend closure in SF

A 55-hour closure of eastbound I-80 in San Francisco is underway for a major repaving project to improve safety and ride quality.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Expect Weird Traffic This Weekend as Section of I-80 In San Francisco Will Be Closed For Two Days

I-80 will be closed for 55 hours this weekend, causing significant traffic disruptions in San Francisco.
California
fromsfist.com
15 hours ago

Video: Sideshow Participant In Hayward Crashes Stolen Vehicle Into Semi Truck

A sideshow in Hayward ended with a participant crashing a stolen car into a semi truck and abandoning it in an intersection.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions

E-bike injuries are rising in the US, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect all road users.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Wild Video Shows Delivery Robots Causing Havoc, Getting Obliterated

Delivery robots face significant safety issues in urban environments, causing disruptions and hazards while prioritizing private profit over public space safety.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Teen on electric motorcycle hits 81-year-old, leaves him fighting for his life, authorities say

A 14-year-old boy was arrested for hitting an 81-year-old pedestrian with an electric motorcycle and fleeing the scene.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

L.A. clears homeless encampment long plagued by crime, drug use in North Hollywood

"It's been in continuous disrepair and derelict circumstances. There were reported firearms, individuals walking out onto the street with assault rifles, drug paraphernalia that you can even find today, a lot of drug use."
Los Angeles
#transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
3 days ago
Alternative transportation

Commentary: Is a Transporter Bridge the 100-Year-Old Solution for the Estuary Crossing We've all been Looking for? - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago
SF politics

"Why Do We Do This Bill?": Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Streetsblog USA

fromGothamist
3 weeks ago
Washington DC

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.
fromStreetsblog USA
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Friday Video: A Master List of All The Reasons Why Car Domination Sucks - Streetsblog USA

Resisting mass forced car dependency is crucial due to the numerous harms of automobility.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
3 days ago

Commentary: Is a Transporter Bridge the 100-Year-Old Solution for the Estuary Crossing We've all been Looking for? - Streetsblog San Francisco

A transporter bridge could provide a cost-effective solution for pedestrian and cyclist access between Western Alameda and Jack London Square.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

"Why Do We Do This Bill?": Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Streetsblog USA

Federal surface transportation reauthorization lacks institutional knowledge, leading to skepticism about its effectiveness and the need for reevaluation.
Washington DC
fromGothamist
3 weeks 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.
Law
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Hochul Could Cut 'Runaway' Crash Lawsuits With Default Motorist Liability - Streetsblog New York City

New York could reduce auto insurance premiums and litigation by adopting a presumed liability model for drivers in crashes involving vulnerable road users.
Environment
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days ago

Where the Hottest Blocks in Your City Are - And How To Cool Them Down - Streetsblog USA

A new tool helps cities identify and cool their hottest streets during heat waves to improve thermal comfort and encourage sustainable transportation.
London food
fromianVisits
4 days ago

California Dreaming: Belmont station revamp ahead of plans to double train services

Upgrades to Belmont station aim to double train services by 2027, enhancing accessibility and infrastructure for residents and visitors.
Cars
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Corvette veers off L.A. County freeway, flies into Maserati dealership

A Corvette crashed into a car dealership after veering off the 60 Freeway, with the incident captured on video.
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Vision I-980: architects and engineers compete to design the future of the highway

Architecture and engineering firms must submit proposals for the Vision I-980 project, focusing on redesigning the I-980 highway.
London politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

He did everything right. His Los Angeles parking fine kept growing anyway

Paul Cook fought a parking ticket in Los Angeles for 16 months, inspired by Gandhi's teachings on righteousness and justice.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Police Activity Disrupts Traffic at Mission and South Van Ness

Police activity disrupted traffic at South Van Ness and Mission Street, prompting alerts and bus service interruptions.
Design
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Driving into San Francisco this weekend? Here's how I-80 closure will impact you

Major closure on Eastbound I-80 Bayshore Freeway this weekend from 11 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Driver wounded in shooting on 105 Freeway, prompting extended closure of eastbound lanes

A shooting on the 105 Freeway left a driver critically injured and caused significant traffic disruptions.
#lax
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

LAX's long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins

LAX's Automated People Mover system will begin testing next week, running empty trains to prepare for public operation.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

LAX's long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins

LAX's Automated People Mover system will begin testing next week, running empty trains to prepare for public operation.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

Caltrans and Alameda Officials Celebrate Launch of Nimitz Freeway Widening Project Through Oakland's Chinatown - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Oakland-Alameda Access Project aims to widen freeways, raising concerns about increased traffic and emissions in Chinatown.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Inside the closure of London's second-busiest road - the A40 Westway

The A40 Westway is undergoing major repairs due to wear and tear from heavy traffic, necessitating the replacement of road joints.
LA real estate
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Council OKs seven-story building over traffic concerns

Palo Alto City Council approved a seven-story, 321-unit apartment building despite community concerns about traffic and safety.
#traffic-accident
#commuting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
Remote teams

Affordable housing is to blame for your long and costly commute

Increased average commute times in the U.S. are impacting personal time and are approaching pre-pandemic levels.
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago
San Francisco

Not loving your commute? Try San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuter numbers are increasing in San Francisco as workers return to offices, with ferry services adapting to meet rising demand.
San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Not loving your commute? Try San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuter numbers are increasing in San Francisco as workers return to offices, with ferry services adapting to meet rising demand.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Caltrans to close 1.6 miles of I-80 in SF. 'It's going to be crazy.'

Caltrans is closing a section of Interstate 80 for 55 hours, urging drivers to use alternate routes due to expected congestion.
California
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
New York City
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Mamdani ran on fast and free buses. A new plan addresses the 'fast' part of his pitch.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to reduce bus commute times by 20% across 45 corridors in the city.
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Eastbound direction of SF's Bayshore freeway along I-80 to be shut down this weekend: What to know

Major freeway closures in San Francisco this weekend will significantly impact traffic due to a rehabilitation project.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Caltrans to fully close 'last SF exit' on 80 this weekend

The last San Francisco exit before the Bay Bridge is closing for weekend maintenance, affecting eastbound I-80 access to SoMa.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Traffic on Highway 60 may create pain point for drivers headed to Coachella

"In 2020, this stretch of freeway has been ranked the worst truck bottleneck in California and the ninth worst truck bottleneck in the nation, as well as the second highest truck accident location in Southern California."
Los Angeles
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago

Santa Monica launches $56m zero-emission bus program targeting infrastructure for 195 e-buses - Sustainable Bus

Santa Monica invests $56 million to expand zero-emission bus infrastructure and fleet capacity, aiming for full electrification by 2032.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Cheating brazen in new toll lanes

"Is everybody telling the truth? We're not sure," Program Director Kim Comstock told the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on Thursday.
California
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Speeders beware: 125 traffic cameras are coming to L.A., along with hefty fines. What you need to know

Los Angeles will install 125 speed cameras to combat speeding and reduce traffic fatalities in school zones and high-accident areas.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Google Maps and Apple Maps are making parking harder than it has to be

Navigation apps lack parking guidance, causing drivers to waste time searching for spots and increasing traffic pollution; MIT research demonstrates that providing probability-based parking recommendations could improve travel decisions and reduce congestion.
#california
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week 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
3 weeks 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
1 week 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
3 weeks 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.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

L.A. braces for 'No Kings' demonstrations, installs barriers to the 101 Freeway

Metal swing gates installed on L.A. freeway ramps to enhance safety ahead of planned 'No Kings' protests.
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

The Embarcadero Freeway: Elevated Infrastructure and Urban Regeneration in San Francisco

Cities are demolishing elevated concrete freeways to create parks and enhance urban regeneration.
#los-angeles
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Big Rig Fire Near Golden Gate Bridge Causes Southbound Traffic Backup

A big rig truck caught fire near the Golden Gate Bridge, causing significant traffic delays.
Public health
fromWIRED
5 years ago

A Coronavirus Silver Lining: Less Driving, Fewer Crashes

Shelter-in-place orders reduced driving by half, preventing crashes that save California $40 million daily and highlighting the hidden economic costs of car dependency.
Boston
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

How could Oakland raise billions in revenue? New report suggests removing freeways

Urban highways occupy valuable land that generates minimal tax revenue compared to potential development, with Oakland potentially gaining $23.9 billion by removing freeways within three miles of downtown.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Caltrans increases speed limit on dangerous Bay Area highway

"While it's a small adjustment, 5 miles in either direction, we're hoping this is one of the ways to improve safety on this corridor."
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks 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
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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.
US news
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These U.S. Cities Have the Worst Traffic-and Driving in Them Could Cost You 80+ Hours a Year in Traffic

Major U.S. cities face severe congestion: Los Angeles leads in hours lost, Honolulu and San Francisco follow, and New York records the slowest measured commutes.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

"Stop Super Speeders Act" Takes Aim at California's Most Dangerous Drivers - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2276 would require high-speed offenders to install active intelligent speed assistance devices in vehicles as a condition of regaining driving privileges through a statewide pilot program.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Carpool lane cheater fail: 'Nice try - but jackets don't count,' CHP says

A California Highway Patrol officer caught a driver using a jacket wrapped around a passenger seat headrest to illegally use the carpool lane, resulting in a citation exceeding $400.
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.
California
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 month ago

New, streamlined Highway 101 carpool lane hours take effect in North Bay

Caltrans revised Highway 101 carpool lane hours twice in six months, ultimately reducing them from an expanded September schedule back to narrower morning and evening windows after traffic analysis showed the broader hours exceeded actual congestion periods.
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.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Op/Ed: The Cameras We Fear and the Speed We Ignore - Streetsblog California

Both technologies involve cameras mounted on poles designed to read license plates, and at a moment when Americans are rightly more alert to the dangers of unchecked surveillance, it makes sense that people would approach any new camera with skepticism. But similarity at the surface is not sameness in design. These systems are built for different purposes, governed by different statutes, and constrained by different guardrails.
San Francisco
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Bay Area driver frustration triggers updated Highway 101 rules

Caltrans established new weekday HOV hours on Highway 101 between Marin and Sonoma: 6–9 a.m. and 3–6:30 p.m., with signs posted late February.
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.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Highway Projects Still Grab Biggest Share as California OK's Nearly $1B in State Transportation Funding - Streetsblog California

California approved $988.7 million in transportation investments prioritizing highways and road safety while including some transit, walking, and bicycling funding.
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.
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
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Bus-only lanes likely won't work on El Camino, councilman says

Belmont council favors a continuous separated bike lane and wider sidewalks on El Camino Real instead of implementing bus-only lanes.
fromwww.dailybreeze.com
2 months ago

Car pursued by CHP plunges off California freeway

A car being pursued by California Highway Patrol officers early Sunday, Jan. 25 flew off the 105 Freeway and crashed to the ground below near Los Angeles International Airport, the CHP said. The driver's face was bloody, and he appeared dazed after El Segundo firefighters cut him out of a Chevrolet Camaro, as seen in a video by freelance news organization OnScene.TV.
California
California
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
2 months ago

New carpool lane hours coming to Highway 101 in North Bay

Highway 101 HOV lanes between Richardson Bay Bridge and Windsor will operate 6–9 a.m. and 3–6:30 p.m. Monday–Friday beginning late February.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Overturned big rig causing massive traffic delays on westbound CA-24 near Caldecott Tunnel

An overturned big rig on westbound CA-24 in Oakland involved nine vehicles and sent one person to the hospital, causing traffic impacts.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near Hercules shut down for hours

All westbound lanes of I-80 west of State Route 4 in Hercules were closed Thursday morning during the commute after a crash and heavy police activity.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Westbound Highway 24 shutdown after big rig overturns

All lanes of westbound Highway 24 are closed at Highway 13 after a big rig carrying several tons of cardboard overturned, according to the California Highway Patrol.
California
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