No London Story: Streetsblog SF Roundup Falls Outside Editorial Beat
London Urbanism Desk cannot publish this Streetsblog SF roundup because none of the three Bay Area stories – water shuttle, Sunset Dunes,…
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California rail fleet reuse offers a narrow climate-resilience lesson for London transport planners
Caltrain’s old diesel locomotives are being leased to another intercity service after electrification, highlighting how rolling-stock reuse can support reliability during decarbonisation…
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San Francisco’s BART Extends Service with Longer Trains Amid Ridership Surge
BART is increasing train capacity with longer carriages on key lines as ridership reaches new post-pandemic highs, driven by events like the…
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E-Bike Safety Sparks Debate Amidst Rising Injuries and Misleading Marketing
As e-bike popularity surges, so do injuries, prompting a closer look at device classification, speed capabilities, and the impact of unregulated online…
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San Francisco’s Muni Rail Faces Scrutiny for Exclusive Bike Ban
A new video highlights San Francisco's Muni rail system as the sole operator in the US with a blanket ban on bicycles,…
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San Pablo Avenue Complete Streets Project in El Cerrito Offers Model for Corridor Transformation
San Pablo Avenue Complete Streets Project in El Cerrito Offers Model for Corridor Transformation
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Alameda Opens Early Bike Connection Over Fruitvale Bridge
A new protected bike lane links Alameda's Cross Alameda Trail to a shopping centre, but challenges remain for cycling across the Fruitvale…
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Santa Barbara County Pilots AI for Bike Network Planning
Santa Barbara County is using artificial intelligence trained on street imagery and mapping data to create a more comfortable and comprehensive countywide…
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Protected Bike Lanes Drive Significant Cycling Increases, New Study Finds
New research indicates that only physically separated bike lanes demonstrably boost cycling rates and diversity, a finding with potential implications for London's…
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California Environmental Justice Group Sues Over Cap-and-Trade Rule Changes
An environmental justice organization is challenging California's revised cap-and-trade regulations, alleging inadequate environmental review and a shift of funds away from climate…
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