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Headlines, October 10 - Streetsblog San Francisco

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Headlines, October 10 - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/10/h...

Get state headlines at Streetsblog California, national headlines at Streetsblog USA Streetsblog San Francisco will not publish on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Monday, October 13.

Legislature and Governor Greenlight Freeway Expansion in Protected Wetlands - Streetsblog California

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Legislature and Governor Greenlight Freeway Expansion in Protected Wetlands - cal.streetsblog.org/2025/10/09/l...

As the saying goes: if you need to change the law to build it, maybe it’s the wrong project.

Talking Headways Podcast: Under a Highway in Birmingham Alabama — Streetsblog USA

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Talking Headways Podcast: Under a Highway in Birmingham Alabama - usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/09/t...

Ben Donsky on City Walk BHAM in Birmingham, Alabama, a public space project that connects two sides of the city separated by a highway.

Friday Video: Five Simple Ways To Get Kids Biking To School — Streetsblog USA

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Bike bus anyone? Video: Five Simple Ways To Get Kids Biking To School - usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/10/f...

Kids aren't riding bikes like they used to — but that doesn't mean we can't get them back in the saddle.

Call to Action: Urge Gov to Sign Red Light Camera Bill - Streetsblog San Francisco

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Call to Action: Urge Gov to Sign Red Light Camera Bill - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/09/c...

Flood Newsom’s phone lines with support for the red light camera bill

Eyes on the Street: Update on Alameda's Central Ave Project - Streetsblog San Francisco

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Eyes on the Street: Update on Alameda’s Central Ave Project - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/09/e...

A tour and progress report

Headlines, October 9 - Streetsblog San Francisco

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Headlines, October 9 - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/09/h...

Get state headlines at Streetsblog California, national headlines at Streetsblog USA Independent journalism is more important than ever. Won’t you contribute?

America Has a Golden Opportunity to End the 'Highway Boondoggle' Crisis — Streetsblog USA

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America Has a Golden Opportunity to End the ‘Highway Boondoggle’ Crisis - usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/09/a...

America's wasteful highway spending has gotten out of control — and if President Trump really wants to promote efficient government, he'll urge Congress to stop it.

State DOT’s Highway Habit Ignores Emissions Mandate: Report - Streetsblog New York City

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State DOT’s Highway Habit Ignores Emissions Mandate: Report - nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/09/s...

The state's highway-centric transportation agency is still flouting the 2020 state climate law, and is doing little to change course, according to a lawyers' group.

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Newsom Signs Legislation to Streamline Student and Staff Housing at California Community Colleges - cal.streetsblog.org/2025/10/08/n...

Newsom Signs Legislation to Streamline Student and Staff Housing at California Community Colleges - Streetsblog California

While the wait continues on the governor's action on most of the legislation Streetsblog covered this year, here's some news on the housing front.

Streamlining Task Force Wants to Kill S.F.'s Bike Advisory Committee - Streetsblog San Francisco

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Streamlining Task Force Wants to Kill S.F.’s Bike Advisory Committee - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/07/s...

It also recommends increasing the mayor's influence over the SFMTA Board by allowing him to fire directors

Headlines, October 8 - Streetsblog San Francisco

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Headlines, October 8 - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/08/h...

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This Newsroom Is Looking For Its Next Big Tip on the Train — Streetsblog USA

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A new, modern bike parking facility called "De Afstap" has been introduced in Alkmaar, offering 500 spots for cyclists.

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This Newsroom Is Looking For Its Next Big Tip on the Train - usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/08/t...

Investigative journalists at ProPublica are betting that the next big tipster is riding the rails right now — and reaching out to find them.

Headlines, October 7 - Streetsblog San Francisco

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Headlines, October 7 - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/07/h...

Get state headlines at Streetsblog California, national headlines at Streetsblog USA Independent journalism is more important than ever. Won’t you contribute?

The Shocking Untold History of America's Rails-to-Trails Movement — Streetsblog USA

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The Shocking Untold History of America’s Rails-to-Trails Movement - usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/07/t...

Some of the fiercest battles for the future of public space in America have happened on abandoned railway corridors — and the battles aren't over yet.

Legislative Update: The Final Countdown - Streetsblog California

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Legislative Update: The Final Countdown - cal.streetsblog.org/2025/10/06/l...

With one week left, we're waiting for word on five pieces of legislation

Commentary: Speed Cameras are a Good Start for Safe Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

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Take a quick tour of new first/last mile facilities nearly completed at #SantaMonica 26th/Bergamot Metro E Line Station

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Commentary: Speed Cameras are a Good Start for Safe Streets - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/06/c...

But all tools, not just speed cameras, must be used to achieve Vision Zero

This Week: Green Mobility, Bikes on BART, Smart City Cycling - Streetsblog San Francisco

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This Week: Green Mobility, Bikes on BART, Smart City Cycling - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/06/t...

Here is a list of events this week. Got an event we should know about? Drop us a line.

Headlines, October 6 - Streetsblog San Francisco

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Headlines, October 6 - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/06/h...

Get state headlines at Streetsblog California, national headlines at Streetsblog USA Independent journalism is more important than ever. Won’t you contribute?

As Portland Fights ICE With Land-Use Regulations, Will Zoning Survive Trump? — Streetsblog USA

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As Portland Fights ICE With Land-Use Regulations, Will Zoning Survive Trump? - usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/06/w...

Portland's attempt to rein in ICE could trigger a battle over the constitutionality of zoning.

Under Pressure: Uber's Navigation System Endangers the Public With Reckless Driving Directions - Streetsblog New York City

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Under Pressure: Uber’s Navigation System Endangers the Public With Reckless Driving Directions - nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/06/u...

An Uber driver made an illegal u-turn and hit someone, but the in-app navigation told him to do it and the company won't give up the code.

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Weekend Roundup: Speed Cameras Work, Transit Month Wraps... - Streetsblog San Francisco

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Weekend Roundup: Speed Cameras Work, Transit Month Wraps… - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/03/w...

...and Caltrain's video short on electrification and why rider's love it