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Headlines for December 10, 2018

December 10, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of Contra Costa County.

Is ‘Climate-Positive’ Design Possible? [City Lab]
The climate may be warming even faster than the UN's dire warning [Axios]
It’s safe and emissions free. So why is California in the doldrums around offshore wind? [Los Angeles Times]
City to develop plans for future air quality emergencies after November fire [San Francisco Examiner]
Opinion: California’s wildfire response should include small-scale solar power [Sacramento Bee]

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Headlines for December 7, 2018

December 7, 2018 By Library

A view of San Francisco's skyline from the hills of Marin County.

U.S. hiring slows to still-solid 155,000 jobs, unemployment rate holds at 3.7% [Los Angeles Times]
VTA’s $25 million deficit could lead to service cuts, buyouts and higher fares [Mercury News]
When I-880 carpool lanes will become express lanes: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Editorial: Congress must toughen self-driving car bill [Mercury News]
Berkeley won’t pave any streets in 2018; pavement continues to deteriorate [Berkeleyside]

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Headlines for December 6, 2018

December 6, 2018 By Library

Image of freeway congestion in the vicinity of Danville, CA.

This City's Air Is Killing People. Here's Why [The Desert Sun]
The fight to save Fillmore West from wrecking ball [San Francisco Chronicle]
2018: A year of progress and change for California’s high-speed rail project [Global Railway Review]
Bridge Agency to Sign Off on Toll Hike — Though Court Action Could Lead to Refund [KQED]
Rebuilding crumbling infrastructure has bipartisan support. But who gets to pay for it? [Los Angeles Times]

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Headlines for December 5, 2018

December 5, 2018 By Library

Cyclists and rollerbladers ride along the Embarcadero in San Francisco on a sunny day with the Bay Bridge in the background.

Reid-Hillview Airport’s days may be numbered after supervisors’ action [Mercury News]
Wipers on, headlights — PLEASE!: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Spering to start 32nd year on region’s transportation panel [Fairfield Daily Republic]
Muni misses another deadline on T-Third construction [San Francisco Examiner]
Video: CalTrans Explains Quick Road Fix In Alaska After 7.0 Earthquake [KPIX]

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Headlines for December 4, 2018

December 4, 2018 By Library

A white bird perches and spreads its wings on the grass marsh of the Alviso Slough.

Developers jockey to be 1st to build in rezoned South of Market hot spot [San Francisco Chronicle]
New California bill would spur housing development near transit, job centers [Politico]
California legislator revives bill to boost apartment complexes near transit [Los Angeles Times]
California lawmaker revisits transit housing bill [Curbed]
What’s on tap for lawmakers? + Meet California’s first sisters in the Legislature [Sacramento Bee]

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Headlines for December 3, 2018

December 3, 2018 By Library

Aerial view of Marin County, the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Bay Briefing: Meet the (maybe) new Embarcadero [San Francisco Chronicle]
Ideas to redevelop S.F. piers — some grand, others far-fetched — flow in to port [San Francisco Chronicle]
SF might vote to nix minimum parking requirements this week [Curbed]
Opinion: San Francisco should stop requiring parking in new developments [San Francisco Chronicle]
BART To Study Second Transbay Rail Crossing [Tunnelling Journal]

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Headlines for November 30, 2018

November 30, 2018 By Library

A view of the West Span of the Bay Bridge from Marin, with San Francisco in the background.

Is the rising tide moving against the A’s new ballpark? [East Bay Times]
SF’s Jessie Square tower to be luxury condos — Mexican Museum still in works [San Francisco Chronicle]
San Francisco Poised to Eliminate Parking Minimums Citywide [Next City]
Lyft becomes nation's biggest bike share provider with latest acquisition [San Francisco Business Times]
Bikeshare, Scooters, Cars, Trains, Bridges: One Agency to Rule Them All [City Lab]

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Headlines for November 29, 2018

November 29, 2018 By Library

Aerial of housing developments, waterways and green space in Solano County.

Citi Bike to triple in size, thanks to $100 million from new owner Lyft [The Verge]
Video: Bay Area bridge tolls to increase one dollar in January, except Golden Gate [KTVU]
New Sansome and Battery bike lanes may provide safer alternative to deadly Embarcadero [San Francisco Examiner]
Santa Rosa cancels little-used downtown SMART shuttle [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
Doesn’t matter how cheery, you can’t hang it on an overpass [Mercury News]

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Headlines for November 28, 2018

November 28, 2018 By Library

The shores of the Bay Trail with an instructional display for a kayak and canoe launch.

Meet the anonymous artist installing bus benches at neglected stops on L.A.’s Eastside [Los Angeles Times]
Salesforce Transit Center Girder Cracks' Inquiry is Closely Scrutinized by Independent Panel [Engineering News-Record]
Transbay Transit Center and Salesforce Park likely won’t reopen until 2019 [Curbed]
E-scooters move over — new tech-enabled vehicle spotted in SF [San Francisco Examiner]
Neighbor complaints force Uber to shut down Marina Jump bike repair shop [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for November 27, 2018

November 27, 2018 By Library

The San Francisco skyline as seen from the bay coming from Oakland.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory wins award for climate change tool [Daily Californian]
High-speed rail gets a financial boost from California’s heaviest polluters [Fresno Bee]
Mobility app aims to cut the US carbon footprint [Smart Cities World]
Measure W looks to pass by slim margin [San Mateo Daily Journal]
Video: San Jose Considers Land Swap to Widen Busy Road [NBC - Bay Area]

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Headlines for November 26, 2018

November 26, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of Contra Costa County.

Thousands of SF properties could come with flood risk warning for buyers, renters [San Francisco Examiner]
A dying mall near Apple’s headquarters is turning into a fight over Silicon Valley’s soul [San Francisco Chronicle]
Researcher's work to improve bike-shares recognized with INFORMS Daniel H. Wagner Prize [EurekaAlert - AAAS]
Electric bikes and scooters are here to save the world! But here’s the thing … [Digital Trends]
Robo-taxis or high-tech tunnels? The race for traffic utopia [Financial Times]

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Headlines for November 21, 2018

November 21, 2018 By Library

A rushing river cuts through farmland in Napa County.

AAA says over 54M will travel this Thanksgiving, busiest since 2005 [The Hill]
Auto and tech giants chase self-driving car 'Holy Grail' in Bay Area [San Francisco Business Times]
Opinion: Working from home edges out taking the bus [Bloomberg Quint]
Tolls on Seven Bay Area Bridges Set to Rise in Six Weeks [Business Insider]
Women say ‘pink tax’ in SF transit all too real [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for November 20, 2018

November 20, 2018 By Library

Aerial view of Marin County, the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Most tax hikes for local fire services poised to pass [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
AP: The Yellow Vests: Who they are and why their tax protest is a big deal [Associated Press]
Long lines at DMV continue to ease: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Drug labeling, transportation access top Senior Legislature priorities [Fairfield Daily Republic]
BART plans to create 2nd transbay rail crossing for growing Bay Area community [Daily Californian]

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Headlines for November 19, 2018

November 19, 2018 By Library

A vintage black and white photo of the Eureka ferryboat on the water, shown at an angle from the front-right-hand side.

Trying to get a handle on California's deadly wildfires has lawmakers flummoxed [Los Angeles Times]
Cyclists' dream of crossing Bay Bridge moves forward on slow, pricey roll [San Francisco Chronicle]
Plan to free bay bridges from cash tolls will save money. But how much? [San Francisco Chronicle]
Equipment problem causes delays in BART Warm Springs line, AC Transit shuttles riders [San Francisco Chronicle]
Electronic driving systems don't always work, tests show [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for November 16, 2018

November 16, 2018 By Library

A Great Egret sits on marshland of the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge.

Video: Transbay Terminal Crack Origin Had Late Modification [NBC - Bay Area]
Smoky skies shut down historic cable cars [San Francisco Examiner]
Muni free for all riders Friday to help travelers avoid unhealthy air [San Francisco Examiner]
Camp Fire smoke spurs VTA to offer free rides Friday [Mercury News]
New metering lights on Bay Bridge won't be ready until late next year [Mercury News]

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Headlines for November 15, 2018

November 15, 2018 By Library

A vintage color photo from 1973 shows Seventh Street with a green trolley car on the left, construction in the road, and 2 pedestrians.

Smoky Conditions Reminder of Dangers from Everyday Pollution [SF Streetsblog]
State officials to emphasize ‘safe driving’ in Solano during holidays [Fairfield Daily Republic]
No plans — for now — to close San Jose flea market: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Proposal for full Bay Bridge bike path gains steam, but needs cash [Hoodline]
Bay Bridge bike path on west span would offer ‘breathtaking views’ — and a huge price tag [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for November 14, 2018

November 14, 2018 By Library

The San Francisco skyline as seen from the bay coming from Oakland.

Solano board OKs Fairfield train station area transition district [Fairfield Daily Republic]
Rohnert Park approves building a public square at ex-State Farm campus [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
Caltrans to close parts of Highway 1 in Big Sur before major storms [Mercury News]
FasTrak Flex can be exploited by toll lane cheaters: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Electric scooters: Fremont approves one-year pilot program with Lime [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for November 13, 2018

November 13, 2018 By Library

Looking down the length of the two spans of the Carquinez Bridge.

Who voted for SF’s Prop. C homeless measure? Precincts where less well-off live [San Francisco Chronicle]
Expanded express bus service proposed for West County [Richmond Standard]
You say you want a revolution: How changing mobility will make new cities [GreenBiz]
Volkswagen is reportedly in talks with Ford about a plan that could help both companies take on rivals like Waymo, Cruise, and Tesla [Business Insider]
Robot Ride Services Could Shake Up The Commercial Office Market By 2030 [Forbes]

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Headlines for November 9, 2018

November 9, 2018 By Library

The Bay Bridge is illuminated against the night sky as lightning strikes overhead.

Smoke warning blankets Bay Area [Curbed]
MTC seeks Solano input on transportation questions [Fairfield Daily Republic]
Marin voters pass transportation sales tax, planners say they will deliver [Marin Independent Journal]
Muni, AC Transit Chiefs Call for Further Review of Transit Center Issues [KQED]
Transbay Terminal: Cause of cracked steel beams could take weeks longer to determine [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for November 8, 2018

November 8, 2018 By Library

A rushing river cuts through farmland in Napa County.

Voters OK historic sales tax hike to fund Sonoma County parks [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
Report: Ford buys Spin, a San Francisco scooter startup [Business Insider]
Ford Buys Electric-Scooter Startup, Looking to Diversify Beyond Autos [Wall Street Journal]
San Jose launching driverless car program [Mercury News]
Full moon, babies and jammed freeways: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for November 7, 2018

November 7, 2018 By Library

A view of San Francisco's skyline from the hills of Marin County.

New S.F. study opens door to exploring gender differences in environmental policies [San Francisco Examiner]
Hey You, Get Off of My Curb [Wards Auto]
How MaaS Public Transit Is Changing The World [Forbes]
Marin transportation sales tax extension triumphs [Marin Independent Journal]
Interstate 680 lane changes throw drivers a curve: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for November 6, 2018

November 6, 2018 By Library

Bicyclists on Ford GoBikes ride past the Fox Theater in Oakland's Uptown district.

Habitat conservation plan with Solano ties gets state, federal nod [Fairfield Daily Republic]
At stake on Tuesday's ballot: how BART will face the future [San Francisco Chronicle]
Do I have to stop for the school bus? Roadshow [Mercury News]
STA receives $85,000 grant for pedestrian safety education [Fairfield Daily Republic]
First-ever woman named SF Muni chief [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for November 5, 2018

November 5, 2018 By Library

A vintage black-and-white photo from the 1930s shows the Bay Bridge under construction.

At stake on Tuesday’s ballot: how BART will face the future [San Francisco Chronicle]
SFPD to get more traffic cops for the first time in three years [San Francisco Examiner]
Vacaville’s Jepson Parkway Project deemed complete [The Reporter]
Caltrain to Resume Downtown SF Service Monday Morning [NBC - Bay Area]
Uber and Lyft Could Free Us from Cars—Or Kill Public Transit [Sierra Magazine]

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Headlines for November 2, 2018

November 2, 2018 By Library

The front of a BART train and a sign that reads WELCOME TO WARM SPRINGS / SOUTH FREMONT, inside a BART station.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch covers a million square miles. A 24-year-old dropout is trying to clean it up [USA Today]
Benioff says SF’s ‘extremely embarrassing’ homeless problem demands business aid [San Francisco Chronicle]
Stripe, Square billionaires are fighting Prop. C. Not all of their workers agree [San Francisco Chronicle]
Driving your career towards a booming sector [BBC]
Breaking the logjam in Congress over self-driving cars [Axios]

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Headlines for November 1, 2018

November 1, 2018 By Library

Marin County's eastern shore, with the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco in the background.

Audio: Why Is Part of Alameda Island in San Francisco? [KQED]
‘Monster in the Mission’ housing proposal back in new form, but with same old opposition [San Francisco Chronicle]
Take a Free Bike-Share Ride to the Polls on Election Day [Bicycling]
Dockless bikes: Green revolution or public 'parasite'? [Reuters]
SFMTA plots new underground equipment at Church & Duboce to reduce unexpected Muni shutdowns [Hoodline]

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Headlines for October 31, 2018

October 31, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of Suisun Bay.

San Francisco leaders hate Trump enough they voted to limit the city’s water rather than do this [Sacramento Bee]
Oakland to spend $8.6 million for more Tuff shed sites, RV parks for homeless [East Bay Times]
Oakland transitional housing facility to open in December [East Bay Times]
Oakland’s new transitional housing aims to put ‘visual dent in homelessness’ [San Francisco Chronicle]
SF supes OK rezoning underused lots to allow more affordable housing in SoMa [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for October 30, 2018

October 30, 2018 By Library

Kids with backpacks board the 61 Alameda/Ralston SamTrans bus.

Opinion: Giving Up Meat Won’t Save the Climate [Newsweek]
It’s Not About the Hair and Heels: Prop 6 Opponents Shoot Down a Specious Argument [Streetsblog California]
Video: Segway was supposed to change the world. Two decades later, it just might [CNN]
Stockton Street to reopen this winter after six years of Central Subway construction [San Francisco Examiner]
Caltrans begins work on Solano highways, freeway [Fairfield Daily Republic]

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Headlines for October 29, 2018

October 29, 2018 By Library

Cyclists and pedestrians take advantage of the carfree Embarcadero in San Francisco for Sunday's Streets.

Editorial: The Transbay Transit Center’s problems deserve investigation — not posturing [San Francisco Chronicle]
Researchers blame Lyft, Uber for spike in traffic collisions [Curbed]
Urban Planning Guru Says Driverless Cars Won't Fix Congestion [New York Times]
Opponents of Gas Tax Repeal Don Wigs and Heels for Political Bike Ride [KQED]
Video: Opponents of Prop 6 ride through SF decked out in wigs, high heels [KRON]

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Headlines for October 26, 2018

October 26, 2018 By Library

A vintage black-and-white photo from the 1930s shows the Bay Bridge under construction.

AP: From Gov. Moonbeam to Gov. Doomsday? [Associated Press]
U.S. government joins lawsuits against company implicated in botched Hunters Point Shipyard cleanup [San Francisco Examiner]
US plans to sue Hunters Point shipyard contractor accused of fraud [San Francisco Chronicle]
Why walkable cities are good for the economy, according to a city planner [Vox]
Embarcadero showcase reveals plans for safety-focused redesign [SF Bay]

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Headlines for October 25, 2018

October 25, 2018 By Library

The San Francisco skyline as seen from the bay coming from Oakland.

U.S. Air Pollution Deaths Nearly Halved Over Two Decades [Yale Environment 360]
New electric carmaker with single-passenger car opens first U.S. dealership in California [Mercury News]
Those car-killing I-280 dips are back: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Worst Bay Area freeway commute is 101 at Bay Bridge [Bay City News Service]
Video: Bay Area Drivers' Commute Times Leveling Off: Report [NBC - Bay Area]

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Headlines for October 24, 2018

October 24, 2018 By Library

A close-up shot of the ends of 60 cargo shipping containers in various colors.

West Marin wetlands project hits 10-year mark [Marin Independent Journal]
Is it arson? Oakland housing developers feel the heat [San Francisco Chronicle]
Mercedes-Benz vans or public buses? How West Sacramento residents are getting to the grocery store [Sacramento Bee]
Contest Finalists to Help Plan Bay Area's Future [SF Streetsblog]
Transforming transportation in the Bay Area [Smart Cities World]

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Headlines for October 23, 2018

October 23, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of Contra Costa County.

Napans honored for their efforts to fight climate change [Napa Valley Register]
Big & Bold Visions By The Dozen: MTC and ABAG Announce Transformative Project Finalists [PR Newswire]
Concerning Bacteria and Rust Pits Found in Bay Bridge Study [Courthouse News Service]
Video: Why has the New York City subway gone off the rails? [CBS 60 Minutes]
Countywide transportation sales tax promises congestion relief, generates glut of questions [The Almanac]

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Headlines for October 22, 2018

October 22, 2018 By Library

Cyclists and pedestrians take advantage of the carfree Embarcadero in San Francisco for Sunday's Streets.

SFPUC weighs future of CleanPowerSF [San Francisco Examiner]
Election could unlock billions of dollars for housing, ramp up Bay Area development [Mercury News]
Bay Area tops U.S. in new office space, but lags in housing starts [East Bay Times]
Brisbane voters making tough choices on housing with Baylands project [San Francisco Chronicle]
Opinion: Bay Area far from progressive on housing [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for October 19, 2018

October 19, 2018 By Library

39 seagulls perch on shallow water of a bay, and one flies with an extended wingspan. The water is the same light-orange-beige color as the sky above.

Berkeley mayor makes case for tax measures O and P, hits resistance [Berkeleyside]
Musk delivers: $35,000 Tesla Model 3 is ready to roll [Mercury News]
Highway closure for accident left drivers at dead end: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Sebastopol residents get to vote on two tax measures in November [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
Mobility Summit calls for improving how seniors, disabled reach medical appointments [Fairfield Daily Republic]

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Headlines for October 18, 2018

October 18, 2018 By Library

Image of freeway congestion in the vicinity of Danville, CA.

San Francisco area has the worst roads in the nation, per new report [San Francisco Chronicle]
Video: Bay Area Roads Are Some of Worst in the Country: Report [NBC - Bay Area]
These are the U.S. cities with the worst roads (yes, San Jose is on the list) [Silicon Valley Business Journal]
Contractor sues Transbay center authority for $150M, claiming breach of contract [San Francisco Chronicle]
City withholds Salesforce Transit Center funding as allegations of mismanagement mount [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for October 17, 2018

October 17, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of San Francisco's skyline between the Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building.

San Francisco area has the worst roads in the nation, per new report [San Francisco Chronicle]
SF’s India Basin to be transformed into new neighborhood as supes give OK [San Francisco Chronicle]
New Online Tool Helps Residents Assess Earthquake Risk [Business Insider]
Report predicts big quake would destroy nearly 69,000 Bay Area homes [Fairfield Daily Republic]
Proposition 13 has strictly limited property tax increases since 1978. Voters could get a chance to change that [Los Angeles Times]

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Headlines for October 16, 2018

October 16, 2018 By Library

A bench sits in the foreground on a pier above the SF Bay in Berkeley, with the Sawtooth Building in the background on the left.

Pieces Finally Falling Into Place for Earthquake Warnings in California [KQED]
With city approval, JUMP expands e-bike pilot program [Hoodline]
Flashing yellow arrows confuse drivers: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Lane squeeze proposed for SF’s Sixth Street, where a pedestrian is hit every 16 days [San Francisco Chronicle]
SamTrans prepares to roll out 10 electric buses [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for October 15, 2018

October 15, 2018 By Library

Looking down the tunnel and train tracks of an Amtrack train line, with a train on the right.

One year after California's most devastating wildfire, Santa Rosa is a patchwork of loss and renewal [Los Angeles Times]
The Week Ahead: Disabilities Mobility Summit set in Suisun [Fairfield Daily Republic]
Golden Gate Ferry strained by high demand [Marin Independent Journal]
First phase of north county’s Highway 101 repaving project nearly complete [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
Rain or shine, highway repairs are coming: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for October 12, 2018

October 12, 2018 By Library

39 seagulls perch on shallow water of a bay, and one flies with an extended wingspan. The water is the same light-orange-beige color as the sky above.

Editorial: A carbon tax is a good idea — so long as it doesn't come with industry handouts [Los Angeles Times]
Valley Link rail project approved for environmental and design funds [Railway Age]
Berkeley BART plaza set to reopen—late and over budget [Curbed]
Scooter company sues to stop SF pilot program [San Francisco Examiner]
Cost to fill up tank at 3-year high; could spike to $4 over global issue [Fairfield Daily Republic]

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Headlines for October 11, 2018

October 11, 2018 By Library

A car on a road that reads EXPRS LANE in Contra Costa County.

San Rafael marsh restoration to bolster sea level rise defenses, group says [Marin Independent Journal]
Fremont Street in San Francisco to remain closed until next week for Transbay Terminal work [East Bay Times]
S.F. transit center closure to continue to mid-October [Mercury News]
Video: Back to Basics: Cracked Beams Force Commuters to Get Used to San Francisco's Temporary Transbay Terminal — Again [NBC - Bay Area]
AP: Google’s Waze expands carpooling service nationwide [Associated Press]

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Headlines for October 10, 2018

October 10, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of San Francisco's skyline between the Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building.

Governor signs into law bill to help clear Delta of commercial derelicts [Fairfield Daily Republic]
Breed to announce search for director to slash housing permitting times [San Francisco Chronicle]
SF slow to install pedestrian signals for visually impaired [SF Bay]
The Best Bike Cities in America [Bicycling]
Waymo Racks Up 10 Million Test Miles Ahead Of Launching Its Robotaxi Business [Forbes]

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Headlines for October 9, 2018

October 9, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of Suisun Bay.

Fortresses of mud: how to protect the San Francisco Bay Area from rising seas [Nature]
SF Ferry Building tower could open to public after $291 million lease deal [San Francisco Chronicle]
Should A’s build stadium at Howard Terminal site? Scott Ostler answers questions [San Francisco Chronicle]
Benioff comes out strong for homeless initiative, although Salesforce would pay big [San Francisco Chronicle]
The transportation equity conundrum: 6 ways cities can improve mobility without displacement [GreenBiz]

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Headlines for October 8, 2018

October 8, 2018 By Library

An aerial photo of homes along the Bay's edge in Benicia.

SF’s tallest buildings may be in seismic danger, warns report [Curbed]
Bob Lutz: Kiss the good times goodbye [Automotive News]
Bay Area policy director named to California High-Speed Rail oversight committee [Orange County Breeze]
Uber Writes An Equation To Help Cities Measure—And Manage—The Curb [Wired]
Lyft Wants Commuters to Embrace New Forms of Transportation Like Cycling [Bicycling]

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Headlines for October 5, 2018

October 5, 2018 By Library

Looking up at the Salesforce Tower and the decorative exterior metal latticework of the Transbay Terminal.

West Nile virus found in Petaluma mosquitoes [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
SF planners delay decision on proposed Whole Foods 365 in Russian Hill [San Francisco Chronicle]
Geary Rapid Project gets underway [San Francisco Examiner]
‘We’ve got a mess on our hands’: Millions of Californians still need Real IDs from DMV [Sacramento Bee]
Sonoma County roads among worst in Bay Area [Sonoma Index-Tribune]

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Headlines for October 4, 2018

October 4, 2018 By Library

A rushing river cuts through farmland in Napa County.

In Poor Neighborhoods, Add Rising Seas to List of Housing Woes [KQED]
L.A. could roll back rules that prevent streets from being repaved [Los Angeles Times]
San Jose testing first flashing yellow left-turn signals: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Construction begins on 11-mile ‘express’ toll lane from Martinez to Walnut Creek [East Bay Times]
Video: California's infrastructure gets poor grades [KGO-TV]

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Headlines for October 3, 2018

October 3, 2018 By Library

A rushing river cuts through farmland in Napa County.

Video: Oil and Gas Money in 'Green' California Politics? [NBC - Bay Area]
Caltrans announces freeway lane closures through Vallejo [Daily Republic]
Electric cars, some carpoolers may lose free ride on Highway 237: Roadshow [Mercury News]
It’s not the DMV! Bogus websites take advantage of agency’s woes [East Bay Times]
DMV warns Californians to stay away from unofficial fee-charging websites [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for October 2, 2018

October 2, 2018 By Library

A vintage color photo from 1973 shows Seventh Street with a green trolley car on the left, construction in the road, and 2 pedestrians.

The $38 Million Earthquake Alert System Can Buy the West Coast Precious Seconds [Bloomberg]
Supervisor skewers city e-scooter permit process: ‘I’m frustrated’ [San Francisco Examiner]
Video: Dozens of charging hubs for JUMP bikes will be coming to Sacramento light rail stations [Sacramento Bee]
NVTA plans outreach meetings in Napa County [Napa Valley Register]
Self-driving sensor startup led by Apple veterans comes out of stealth [Mercury News]

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Headlines for October 1, 2018

October 1, 2018 By Library

Design teams make their trek on the walkway of the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge as the sun sets.

California counters Trump on car emissions standards, expands other climate rules [Los Angeles Times]
Marin voters weigh transportation tax extension [Marin Independent Journal]
More Golden Gate Bridge toll hikes planned to fill budget gap [Marin Independent Journal]
Gov. Brown signs bill paving way for 300-mile North Coast trail [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
No, no, no. It’s not “The 17 Freeway”: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for September 28, 2018

September 28, 2018 By Library

Bicyclists on Ford GoBikes ride past the Fox Theater in Oakland's Uptown district.

Congress poised to let Land and Water Conservation Fund expire [Press Democrat]
Video: Pothole Report Card Finds Bay Area Roads Improving [KPIX]
Biking in San Francisco: A beginner’s guide [Curbed]
Opinion: Water transit sails past gridlock [San Francisco Examiner]
Opinion: Get aboard the ACE train to California’s future [Sacramento Bee]

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Headlines for September 27, 2018

September 27, 2018 By Library

Aerial of housing developments, waterways and green space in Solano County.

Week-long emergency levee work begins on Bradford Island [East Bay Times]
Editorial: Find out what went wrong at the Transbay Transit Center — and protect the taxpayers [San Francisco Chronicle]
San Joaquin Valley’s long-distance commuters a step closer to getting rail line [San Francisco Chronicle]
S.F.'s Salesforce Transit Center Closed Until End of Next Week as 2nd Cracked Beam Found [KQED]
Second crack found at Transbay Transit Center [Curbed]

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Headlines for September 26, 2018

September 26, 2018 By Library

A Great Egret sits on marshland of the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge.

With climate change, Valley fever spreads in California—and this year could be the worst yet [CALmatters]
California bullet train aims to dodge a political bullet in San Fernando Valley [Los Angeles Times]
California high-speed rail: Everything you need to know [Update] [Curbed]
AP: Proposed California initiative seeks to end high speed rail [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
San Rafael Airport to maintain levees after land swap [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for September 25, 2018

September 25, 2018 By Library

A woman uses a Clipper card at a VTA ticket machine.

National parks bearing brunt of climate change, scientists find [San Francisco Chronicle]
Pie makers and other early birds could get assist during Transbay Tube work [San Francisco Chronicle]
Audio: From $250,000 to $0: Taxi Medallions in S.F. [KQED]
Modernization of Clipper card won’t include high-tech features already used in other cities [SF Curbed]
Secrets to a short wait at the DMV: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for September 24, 2018

September 24, 2018 By Library

A rushing river cuts through farmland in Napa County.

Opinion: Almost perfect park offers respite ... but not horizontal [San Francisco Chronicle]
Highway 17 back to being a scary mess: Roadshow [Mercury News]
California to audit DMV amid hourslong wait times, outages [Press Democrat]
Tales of the DMV misery continue to pour in: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Napa County looks at congestion-busting ideas [Napa Valley Register]

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Headlines for September 21, 2018

September 21, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of Contra Costa County.

Computer outage knocks dozens of California DMV offices offline [Press Democrat]
Sir Francis Drake traffic light timing aims to ease gridlock [Marin Independent Journal]
Bon Air Bridge construction paves way for more traffic mitigation efforts [Marin Independent Journal]
Carpool crackdown turns Bay Bridge into a pleasant commute: Roadshow [Mercury News]
San Leandro gets state funds to remove abandoned boats [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for September 20, 2018

September 20, 2018 By Library

Cyclists and rollerbladers ride along the Embarcadero in San Francisco on a sunny day with the Bay Bridge in the background.

Napa weather conditions ripe for wildfires, National Weather Service says [Napa Valley Register]
California aims to get less affluent plug-in drivers into carpool lanes [San Francisco Chronicle]
Red-light runners beware of rat boxes: Roadshow [Mercury News]
SMART to begin work on extension of commuter rail to Windsor [Press Democrat]
Rejected scooter company files appeal, calls SF permit process ‘secret’ and ‘unlawful’ [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for September 19, 2018

September 19, 2018 By Library

Aerial of housing developments, waterways and green space in Solano County.

Sacramento, West Sacramento aim to eliminate carbon emissions by 2045 [Sacramento Bee]
Housing prices are resegregating the Bay Area, UC Berkeley study finds [SF Chronicle]
SF Mayor Breed racing to keep approvals moving for 3,400 housing units [SF Chronicle]
Proposed bullet train routes through San Fernando Valley to be whittled down to one [Los Angeles Daily News]
Angel Island ferry operators gain ground in fight [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for September 18, 2018

September 18, 2018 By Library

Pedestrians cross the street in a colorful crosswalk in San Jose.

Farmers thought they had 20 years to use groundwater as they wished - maybe not anymore [Sacramento Bee]
SF transit agency may approve dockless bike expansion [San Francisco Examiner]
Mill Valley seeks ‘bicycle-friendly’ designation [Marin Independent Journal]
Angel Island ferry owner rallies support to continue operating [Marin Independent Journal]
Mr. Roadshow: What if my driver’s license expires before my DMV appointment [San Jose Mercury News]

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Headlines for September 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 By Library

A view of the West Span of the Bay Bridge from Marin, with San Francisco in the background.

Mysterious great white shark lair discovered in Pacific Ocean [San Francisco Chronicle]
Experts say rubberized asphalt is not a health risk: Roadshow [Mercury News]
88 reasons DMV rejects a request for personalized license plate: Roadshow [Mercury News]
SF Muni’s Twin Peaks Tunnel now has automatic control system problems [San Francisco Chronicle]
It’s full speed ahead for Tiburon’s Capt. Maggie despite contract dispute [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for September 14, 2018

September 14, 2018 By Library

Looking down the tunnel and train tracks of an Amtrack train line, with a train on the right.

Redwoods Are Dealing With Climate Change Better Than You Might Expect [Capital Radio]
BART delay to San Jose has commuters groaning [San Jose Mercury News]
Driverless Hype Collides With Merciless Reality [Wall Street Journal]
The road to California’s coveted electric highway is congested; will a new pact help clear the way? [Cal Matters]
Plan for housing, new Safeway falls through at Outer Mission site in SF [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for September 13, 2018

September 13, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of San Francisco's skyline between the Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building.

200 artificial reefs planted at Richmond’s Point San Pablo [East Bay Times]
These Bay Area cities have the smallest – and largest – carbon footprints [East Bay Times]
City threatens to yellow-tag SF’s sinking Millennium Tower if demands not met [San Francisco Chronicle]
Breed and Oakland, San Jose mayors urge state PUC not to raise clean power fees [San Francisco Chronicle]
Marin Housing Authority disputes feds’ estimates of local rent [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for September 12, 2018

September 12, 2018 By Library

Bicyclists on Ford GoBikes ride past the Fox Theater in Oakland's Uptown district.

Design solutions for a world of rising sea levels: a showcase [San Francisco Chronicle]
Editorial: Restore safety, reliability, fiscal discipline to BART [East Bay Times]
BART to start later next year for Transbay Tube repairs: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Downtown rail extension route to Salesforce Transit Center wins approval [San Francisco Examiner]
Palo Alto: Critics say rent stability talks lack teeth [Mercury News]

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Headlines for September 11, 2018

September 11, 2018 By Library

Aerial of housing developments, waterways and green space in Solano County.

California Today: Who Owns the Risk for Earthquakes? [New York Times]
How a transportation safety net could keep more people off the streets [CALmatters]
223,654 solo HOV-lane drivers will lose carpool stickers Jan. 1 [Mercury News]
The sinking feeling driving Highway 87 [Mercury News]
Three days of delays for Highway 17 to prepare for winter [Mercury News]

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Headlines for September 10, 2018

September 10, 2018 By Library

A vintage color photo from 1973 shows Seventh Street with a green trolley car on the left, construction in the road, and 2 pedestrians.

CCA 101: How does Community Choice Aggregation work? What you need to know [San Diego Union Tribune]
Mayor wants to lure modular housing factory to SF to provide both homes, jobs [San Francisco Chronicle]
A Scourge for California Drivers: Hours on a Sidewalk to Renew a License [New York Times]
Muni cuts training hours to boost number of train operators, combat driver shortage [San Francisco Examiner]
Equity concerns explored in 101 express lane project [San Mateo Daily Journal]

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Headlines for September 7, 2018

September 7, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of Contra Costa County.

End of an era: Berkeley’s Pacific Steel Casting shuts down after 84 years [Berkeleyside]
Angel Island Ferry petition circulates to keep longtime operator [Marin Independent Journal]
JUMP bike launch in Presidio means e-scooters could launch there, too [San Francisco Examiner]
How San Diego Fueled California’s Gas Tax Repeal Effort [KQED]
Proposition 6: The Fight Over Last Year’s California Gas Tax Hike [Capital Public Radio]

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Headlines for September 6, 2018

September 6, 2018 By Library

The Benicia-MArtinez Bridge with a train in the foreground.

3 DIRE VISIONS OF THE BAY AREA IN 2070—AND 1 THAT'S PRETTY GREAT [Wired]
More ways to lower Caltrain ticket costs: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Plan to guide growth in Walnut Creek’s West Downtown area finally approved [East Bay Times]
Berkeley rejects SB35 application for Spenger’s lot development, again [Berkeleyside]
2018 is a big year for affordable housing measures [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for September 5, 2018

September 5, 2018 By Library

39 seagulls perch on shallow water of a bay, and one flies with an extended wingspan. The water is the same light-orange-beige color as the sky above.

Contracts give San Francisco power to make a big climate impact [San Francisco Examiner]
Anxious tenants face more Bay Area rent increases [East Bay Times]
From empty lots to buzzing neighborhood: See how Hayes Valley has transformed over a decade [San Francisco Chronicle]
Self-Driving Technology Threatens Nearly 300,000 Trucking Jobs, Report Says [Wall Street Journal]
L.A. approves rules for thousands of scooters, with a 15-mph speed limit and aid for low-income riders [Los Angeles Times]

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Headlines for September 4, 2018

September 4, 2018 By Library

A vintage color photo from 1973 shows Seventh Street with a green trolley car on the left, construction in the road, and 2 pedestrians.

What’s left on Jerry Brown’s desk? [Sacramento Bee]
Are you ready? An autonomous vehicle shuttle proposed for downtown Napa [Napa Valley Register]
DMV won’t accept credit cards: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Caltrain station delays may improve: Roadshow [Mercury News]
To get behind wheel in Munich can cost $900: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for August 31, 2018

August 31, 2018 By Library

A vintage color photo from 1973 shows Seventh Street with a green trolley car on the left, construction in the road, and 2 pedestrians.

Diesel emissions down at Port of Oakland, but health risks still high [San Francisco Chronicle]
Pothole on I-5 damages more than 25 vehicles, stalls traffic during morning commute [Sacramento Bee]
Jump electric bikes coming to Presidio [San Francisco Chronicle]
Scooters to return to SF; Scoot, Skip picked as Lyft, Uber spurned [San Francisco Chronicle]
BART riders face another Oakland track closure Labor Day weekend [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for August 30, 2018

August 30, 2018 By Library

Looking down the length of the two spans of the Carquinez Bridge.

California wants 100 percent renewables by 2045. Easier said than done [San Francisco Chronicle]
Here’s how much of your life you actually lose commuting [East Bay Times]
‘This is why I won’t try Caltrain again’ [Mercury News]
Longer buses lead to less fighting on the 9R line [San Francisco Examiner]
Bay Area Bike Share launches: Redwood City one of several cities participating [San Mateo Daily Journal]

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Headlines for August 29, 2018

August 29, 2018 By Library

Looking down the length of the two spans of the Carquinez Bridge.

Plan to power California with all renewable energy clears major hurdle [Sacramento Bee]
Riders: Transbay Transit Center is ‘awesome,’ ‘overwhelming’ [East Bay Times]
Peninsula: Officials set to launch bike route connecting 4 cities [Mercury News]
Few Bay Area freeways will be widened over next decades [Mercury News]
Improvements coming to deadly Los Gatos intersection [Mercury News]

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Headlines for August 28, 2018

August 28, 2018 By Library

A bench sits in the foreground on a pier above the SF Bay in Berkeley, with the Sawtooth Building in the background on the left.

California lawmakers pledge to keep working, but remain at odds in wildfire prevention talks [Los Angeles Times]
Uber shifting from cars to e-bikes and scooters for short trips [Mercury News]
My strategy for keeping an emergency car at work: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Homeless housing or parking lot? Fight over old City Hall Annex heats up [Mercury News]
Key downtown San Jose site, Valley Title property, bought for $64 million by busy developer [Mercury News]

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Headlines for August 27, 2018

August 27, 2018 By Library

A vintage black-and-white photo from the 1930s shows the Bay Bridge under construction.

Look beyond tech in the lead up to SF climate summit [San Francisco Examiner]
SF residential projects languish as rising costs force developers to cash out [San Francisco Chronicle]
Gas tax repeal lures California Democrats in key House races [Sacramento Bee]
SFMTA head says scooters returning to SF [Curbed]
Lyft to permanently move pickups, dropoffs away from busy portion of Valencia Street [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for August 24, 2018

August 24, 2018 By Library

A black and white vintage photo of a ferry cruising on water with the words SAN RAFAEL on the side, possibly from the 1930s.

Five sustainability features at SF’s new Transbay Transit Center [East Bay Times]
Teamsters block tech buses in Castro district protest [San Francisco Chronicle]
SF transit chief vows to reduce Muni bus and rail delays within three months [San Francisco Chronicle]
Uber-owned Jump e-bikes revs up availability in Sacramento [San Francisco Chronicle]
Tips for skirting long DMV lines for Real ID [Mercury News]

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Headlines for August 23, 2018

August 23, 2018 By Library

Marin County's eastern shore, with the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco in the background.

Supporting a Bay-Delta Plan that balances water reliability and environmental sustainability [San Francisco Examiner]
Traffic-busting South Bay school buses filling fast [Mercury News]
Valley Fair, Santana Row crosswalk changes coming [Mercury News]
Mayor Breed, Leader Pelosi and State and Regional Partners Celebrate Completion of TJPA's Salesforce Transit Center [Mass Transit]
Wanted in China: Detailed Maps for 30 Million Self-Driving Cars [Bloomberg]

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Headlines for August 22, 2018

August 22, 2018 By Library

Housing construction in Milpitas.

Commuter college no more? Here comes housing for 4,000 students near Sac State [Sacramento Bee]
SF transit chief apologizes for Muni delays [San Francisco Chronicle]
California paradox: SUVs sell briskly, but so do electric cars [San Francisco Chronicle]
BART, dogged by fare cheats, may replace all 600 gates - but it won't be cheap [San Francisco Chronicle]
BART rolls out platform monitoring at Civic Center [Curbed]

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Headlines for August 21, 2018

August 21, 2018 By Library

The Bay Bridge is illuminated against the night sky as lightning strikes overhead.

Is Sonoma County's housing frenzy over? July home sales hit 9-year low [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
SFMTA head’s job at risk after Breed calls for changes in leadership [San Francisco Examiner]
Scary motorcyclists also disrupt Santa Teresa Boulevard: Roadshow [Mercury News]
New Oakland traffic signals aimed at pedestrian safety [East Bay Times]
New crosswalk flashers mark site of tragedy in Sebastopol [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]

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Headlines for August 20, 2018

August 20, 2018 By Library

Cyclists and pedestrians take advantage of the carfree Embarcadero in San Francisco for Sunday's Streets.

Judge Won't Throw Out California Suits Over Census Question [US News]
Annoyed with all the JUMP bikes in Sacramento yet? You are not alone [Sacramento Bee]
Editorial: Marin Municipal Water District sends mixed message on e-bike ban [Marin Independent Journal]
SMART Novato festival celebrates first year of service [Marin Independent Journal]
PD Editorial: No on Prop 6: California must repair its roads [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]

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Headlines for August 17, 2018

August 17, 2018 By Library

Aerial view of Marin County, the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Forget the fires, Californians should be worried about air quality all year [Sacramento Bee]
Tiny houses for homeless inching their way into SF’s strategy [San Francisco Chronicle]
New phone theft wave aboard BART trains [East Bay Times]
Tubes between Oakland and Alameda to close [East Bay Times]
Driver manuals are a favorite target for car thieves [Mercury News]

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Headlines for August 16, 2018

August 16, 2018 By Library

A bench sits in the foreground on a pier above the SF Bay in Berkeley, with the Sawtooth Building in the background on the left.

Will Washington State Voters Make History on Climate Change? [The Atlantic]
After Uber accident, fewer people want self-driving cars [San Francisco Chronicle]
Facing possible expulsion from its hometown, Bird holds 'A Day Without a Scooter' [San Francisco Chronicle]
Out-of-control motorcyclists surround family on Almaden Expressway: Roadshow [Mercury News]
City unveils design for protected bike lanes along Embarcadero [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for August 15, 2018

August 15, 2018 By Library

Alameda Island in the foreground, with the San Francisco Bay, the Bay Bridge and San Francisco in the distance.

On fuel economy plan, Trump administration ignored its own EPA scientists [Los Angeles Times]
California legislators, staff get special DMV perk [Mercury News]
After shared bikes, scooters: Berkeley wrestles with how to handle them [Berkeleyside]
Masonic Avenue safety improvements remain a work in progress [San Francisco Chronicle]
Big change in California’s Proposition 13 could be headed to ballot [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for August 14, 2018

August 14, 2018 By Library

Multifamily housing under construction in Sonoma County.

How a Billion-Dollar Autonomous Vehicle Startup Lost Its Way [Bloomberg]
Under rules of the road, it’s car vs. bike. Or maybe the rules make losers of both. [Washington Post]
Paving a way for better bike and walking routes [San Mateo Daily Journal]
New Transbay Terminal Brings New Costs For The Public [CBS]
Reduced seating in new transit center is by design [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for August 13, 2018

August 13, 2018 By Library

Aerial view of Marin County, the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Thousands jam new Transbay Transit Center for its open house [San Francisco Chronicle]
Gasoline price, not tax, is the real worry for California voters [San Francisco Chronicle]
SF's record budget focuses on saving lives, cleaning streets, improving Muni [San Francisco Chronicle]
How to improve San Francisco, one parking space at a time [San Francisco Chronicle]
Newsom got more than a bus station — he got a more-expensive bus station [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for August 10, 2018

August 10, 2018 By Library

An abstract sculpture in front of the Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley.

California drivers pay growing cost for climate program [San Francisco Chronicle]
Transit Center public art strains to be polite [San Francisco Chronicle]
Ferries could be in service at Redwood City port within 7 years [Mercury News]
BART delays action on parts of controversial safety plan, following backlash [Mercury News]
Metering light backlash: ‘Cars merged just fine for 100 years’ [Mercury News]

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Headlines for August 9, 2018

August 9, 2018 By Library

Green trees and grass along a pond or lake, and the blue sky above, cast a near-perfect reflection on the still water below.

Salesforce Transit Center puzzle: When will the trains get to the station? [San Francisco Chronicle]
GoBike expansion steers off course [Curbed]
Photo Gallery: Tour of new Transbay Salesforce Transit Center [San Francisco Examiner]
Buses to take center stage at Salesforce Transbay Transit Center debut [San Francisco Examiner]
Bay Area gains new icon with S.F’s ‘Grand Central Station of the West’ [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for August 8, 2018

August 8, 2018 By Library

A woman uses a Clipper card at a VTA ticket machine.

Dumbarton Bridge carpool hours to be evaluated: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Westwood streets slated for fixes from new Napa sales tax [Napa Valley Register]
City launches neighborhood map of Muni and transit-related street projects [San Francisco Examiner]
Proposed toll lanes on Highway 101 draw opposition [Los Altos Town Crier]
How 2,000-year-old roads predict modern-day prosperity [Washington Post]

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Headlines for August 7, 2018

August 7, 2018 By Library

The Bay Bridge is illuminated against the night sky as lightning strikes overhead.

Editorial: The new Transbay Transit Center is finally opening [San Francisco Chronicle]
Mendocino Complex fires now largest in state history [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
Anti-rent control campaign raises eight times as much as opposition [Curbed]
Editorial: Put housing, infrastructure bond measures before San Jose voters [Mercury News]
Putting 5 Million Electric Cars on California Roads Wouldn't Overwhelm Power Grid: Report [KQED]

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Headlines for August 6, 2018

August 6, 2018 By Library

The Benicia-MArtinez Bridge with a train in the foreground.

499 apartments are headed to this part of Dublin [East Bay Times]
Study of Silicon Valley's traffic-choked Highway 85 will resume [San Francisco Chronicle]
Health officials prepare to track SF electric scooter injuries [San Francisco Chronicle]
Meet the Valley Link: Your ticket out of mega-commuting hell [East Bay Times]
Will gas tax repeal effort help California GOP candidates? [Mercury News]

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Headlines for August 3, 2018

August 3, 2018 By Library

Windswept bicycle commuters on the Berkeley ferry.

If Trump wants to ‘Make Cars Great Again,’ he should trust California [Sacramento Bee]
Editorial: California’s gas tax politics another sign of dishonest times [San Francisco Chronicle]
Danger on Mount Diablo cyclists say buses are a risk on narrow roads [East Bay Times]
Who’s ‘the idiot’ behind these metering lights? [Mercury News]
Less traffic in Palo Alto? City greenlights plan to synchronize traffic signals [ABC]

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Headlines for August 2, 2018

August 2, 2018 By Library

Pelican on a fence with a ferry and the Bay Bridge West Span in the distance.

Gov. Jerry Brown warns California's climate change efforts hinge on changing wildfire liability law [Los Angeles Times]
A Hyperloop commute may be on the cards for Cupertino [Mercury News]
A door ding, and thankfully a note on windshield: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Marin transportation tax renewal to go to voters [Marin Independent Journal]
Completion of Berkeley BART Plaza now delayed until September [Berkeleyside]

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Headlines for August 1, 2018

August 1, 2018 By Library

An aerial image of Foster City showing homes and trees.

Surrounded by fire, California politicians question links to climate change [The Guardian]
Opinion: VTA must protect downtown San Jose during BART construction [Mercury News]
New BART line to Antioch packing in riders: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Uber puts brakes on its self-driving trucks [Mercury News]
Palo Alto University Avenue traffic signals to be synchronized [feat. MTC PASS program] [Palo Alto Online]

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Headlines for July 31, 2018

July 31, 2018 By Library

Suisun Bay. The water is a blue-green-brown color; there are some docks and a boat in the foreground, and brown hills covered in dark green trees in the background.

Wildfires adding to usual summertime air quality concerns [Fairfield Daily Republic]
California wildfires still ‘growing faster than you can imagine’ [San Francisco Chronicle]
Berkeley zoning board says latest 2701 Shattuck proposal is ‘still excessive’ [Berkeleyside]
SF acquires Excelsior building for permanently affordable housing [San Francisco Chronicle]
America’s Jersey-Sized Parking Opportunity [Bloomberg]

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Headlines for July 30, 2018

July 30, 2018 By Library

Green trees and grass along a pond or lake, and the blue sky above, cast a near-perfect reflection on the still water below.

Golden Gate Bridge suicide barrier work begins [Marin Independent Journal]
Powell Street turntable: San Francisco's most popular cable car pickup spot through the years [San Francisco Chronicle]
BART extension to Antioch so popular there’s no room at the station to park [San Francisco Chronicle]
Be on high alert at Caltrain crossings: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Editorial: BART's big crime wave [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for July 27, 2018

July 27, 2018 By Library

Aerial view of Marin County, the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Judge cancels Sonoma County’s sale of Santa Rosa site for proposed housing development [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
Golden Gate Bridge inspection report: good structural shape, needs cosmetic touch-ups [San Francisco Chronicle]
Meters to San Mateo Bridge will remain dark for many years [Mercury News]
Muni buses slower, more prone to malfunction than almost any other city [Curbed]
Want to convince California voters to keep the gas tax? This is the wrong way to do it [Sacramento Bee]

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Headlines for July 26, 2018

July 26, 2018 By Library

Aerial view of Marin County, the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Spare the Air alert issued for Thursday [Napa Valley Register]
Head of Bay Area's regional transportation agency to retire [San Francisco Business Journal]
Outgoing SPUR director explains what’s wrong with the Bay Area today [East Bay Times]
Milpitas Police Chief prepares for new BART station [East Bay Times]
Willow Glen road diet update: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for July 25, 2018

July 25, 2018 By Library

Aerial view of Marin County, the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Marin workforce becoming more diverse, needs to boost skill level [Marin Independent Journal]
Train station killing in Oakland: BART violent crime up 69 percent in past decade [San Francisco Chronicle]
East Bay bus riders are trending whiter, more affluent: Report [East Bay Times]
A new study says services like UberPool and Lyft Line are making traffic worse [East Bay Times]
Waymo to trial self-driving shopping shuttles with Walmart, DDR [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for July 24, 2018

July 24, 2018 By Library

A photo looking up at the blue/cloudy sky with the top of the Salesforce Tower, some of the exterior facade of the new Transbay Terminal, and the silhouette of some budding tree branches all in the foreground.

Multiple Solano fires keep firefighters busy [Daily Republic]
Help Wanted: tips, curry and some rent included [East Bay Times]
Downtown San Jose welcomes first homeless housing project [East Bay Times]
SF Homeless Project 2018 [SF Chronicle]
SF’s 10 most valuable buildings [SF Chronicle]

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Headlines for July 23, 2018

July 23, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of Contra Costa County.

Santa Clara County added 3 times as many jobs as the whole state in June [Mercury News]
Gas tax repeal campaign focuses on Bay Area commuters, families [San Francisco Chronicle]
What’s the best nickname for speeders? Roadshow [Mercury News]
Cost for long delayed Muni ‘loop’ to boost Warriors train service jumps $1.4 million [San Francisco Examiner]
Grand vision sees improved Highway 37 winding through "Ecological Central Park" [Napa Valley Register]

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Headlines for July 20, 2018

July 20, 2018 By Library

An aerial photo of homes along the Bay's edge in Benicia.

Smog levels jump, cause pollution alert in eastern Solano [Fairfield Daily Republic]
Flixbus: $10 rides between San Francisco, Los Angeles [San Francisco Chronicle]
Here are all the unspoken rules of Uber and Lyft [San Francisco Chronicle]
Merging chaos at 680-24: Roadshow [Mercury News]
SMART extension work cuts business at San Rafael stores [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for July 19, 2018

July 19, 2018 By Library

Housing construction in Milpitas.

Whatever Happened to Trump’s Infrastructure Boom? [Bloomberg]
Highway 1 Is Open Again, 14 Months After Epic Big Sur Slide [KQED]
Regional group [CASA] exploring housing solutions [The Almanac]
130 affordable housing units result of land transfer between SF agencies [San Francisco Chronicle]
Dozens of new homes planned for former Wikiup Golf Course [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]

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Headlines for July 18, 2018

July 18, 2018 By Library

Image of freeway congestion in the vicinity of Danville, CA.

Santa Rosa sues PG&E, seeking financial damages from October wildfires [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
New San Rafael bike, pedestrian plan gets OK [Marin Independent Journal]
City approves tour bus ban near ‘Full House’ house [San Francisco Examiner]
Townsend corridor bicycle safety measures to be constructed [San Francisco Examiner]
Newsom talks gas tax, water storage and rural vs. urban divide in Fresno stop [Fresno Bee]

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Headlines for July 17, 2018

July 17, 2018 By Library

The Benicia-MArtinez Bridge with a train in the foreground.

Editorial: California should kill electrical grid power play [Mercury News]
Dead trees being removed across state: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Parking meter sculpture pops up in downtown Santa Rosa [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
Proposal period nears for Novato train station [Marin Independent Journal]
Study: San Rafael, Novato supply bulk of local workers [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for July 16, 2018

July 16, 2018 By Library

A black and white vintage photo of a ferry cruising on water with the words SAN RAFAEL on the side, possibly from the 1930s.

Santa Rosans invited to map their neighborhoods in online project [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
Did Trump inspire Road Boulder nickname? [Mercury News]
Tempers flare at I-680 exit to Alum Rock [Mercury News]
Highway 1 reopens Friday, ending 18 months of epic U-turns along California’s coastal journey [Mercury News]
Free bike rental program for SF State students threatened after Lyft buys bikeshare company [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for July 13, 2018

July 13, 2018 By Library

The Benicia-MArtinez Bridge with a train in the foreground.

A political firestorm is about to hit the Capitol: Who will pay for wildfire damages? [CALmatters]
Bicyclists protest as city plans for safer lanes hit bumps [San Francisco Chronicle]
Sightseeing via the new SMART train [San Francisco Chronicle]
I-680 toll lanes offer slightly faster commutes [Mercury News]
Shippers rushing to beat tariffs? Port of Oakland reports record imports [Mercury News]

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Headlines for July 12, 2018

July 12, 2018 By Library

Suisun Bay. The water is a blue-green-brown color; there are some docks and a boat in the foreground, and brown hills covered in dark green trees in the background.

California Cap-and-Trade is Working — For Other States [KQED]
Name change can slow Real ID process: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Marin, Sonoma advance toward SMART bike share program [Marin Independent Journal]
Downtown Novato SMART station has funding plan [Marin Independent Journal]
Apple, Tesla, Salesforce add huge sums to soaring Bay Area property rolls [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for July 11, 2018

July 11, 2018 By Library

Housing construction in Milpitas.

“Immense growth” makes the Bay Area the world’s 19th-largest economy, if it were a nation [Mercury News]
Daimler Embarks on Self-Driving Race With San Francisco Shuttles [Bloomberg]
Lawsuit filed to stop Regional Measure 3 over technicality [ABC]
Bicycle Path for Richmond-San Rafael Bridge May Be Used for Cars [East Bay Express]
BART service cuts to affect early morning commuters [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for July 10, 2018

July 10, 2018 By Library

The shores of the Bay Trail with an instructional display for a kayak and canoe launch.

Why California’s fire season is off to the worst start in 10 years [East Bay Times]
Lawsuit targets toll authority over $3 bridge toll increase [Mercury News]
Sharks file federal suit over parking at BART station in San Jose [Mercury News]
1960s black and yellow retro plates are a big hit: Roadshow [Mercury News]
There’s a cutthroat turf war behind the race to charge Bay Area scooters [Mercury News]

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Headlines for July 9, 2018

July 9, 2018 By Library

The Oakland International Airport BART station entrance.

How San Francisco neighborhoods got their names [Curbed]
These Caltrans workers drive the freeways to take hits, so others aren’t hurt or killed [East Bay Times]
Where Birds and Limes go after dark: The race to charge Bay Area’s scooters [East Bay Times]
Golden Gate Ferry expedites fleet work for 2019 Giants runs [Marin Independent Journal]
“Slow” autobahn drivers know to move right: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for July 6, 2018

July 6, 2018 By Library

The San Francisco skyline as seen from the bay coming from Oakland.

Contra Costa grand jury blasts unchecked government agencies writing their own checks [East Bay Times]
Opinion: Love them or hate them, scooters are here to stay [East Bay Times]
Big Sur: Highway 1 at Mud Creek could reopen before July 20 [East Bay Times]
Are California gas prices ready for their seasonal decline? [Mercury News]
BART burrito eater stirs both anger, support: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for July 5, 2018

July 5, 2018 By Library

39 seagulls perch on shallow water of a bay, and one flies with an extended wingspan. The water is the same light-orange-beige color as the sky above.

County Fire grows to 86,000 acres as evacuation advisories lifted in Napa County [Napa Valley Register]
Express lane rules in place on July 4: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Marin transportation sales tax extension gliding to fall ballot [Marin Independent Journal]
San Rafael plans street change where two pedestrians were killed [Marin Independent Journal]
Throwback Thursday: Trains in Napa Valley [Napa Valley Register]

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Headlines for July 3, 2018

July 3, 2018 By Library

The San Francisco skyline as seen from the bay coming from Oakland.

More than 1 in 4 Californians are immigrants, census data shows [San Francisco Chronicle]
Lyft announces it will acquire Motivate, the company behind Ford GoBike rentals [San Francisco Chronicle]
For disabled travelers, technology helps smooth the way. But not all of it [San Francisco Chronicle]
In some states, road boulders are getting nailed: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Marin road projects jeopardized by gas tax repeal bid [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for July 2, 2018

July 2, 2018 By Library

Houseboats on Richardson Bay.

Will $15 minimum wage in SF slow down the Bay Area exodus? Here’s what the numbers say [Sacramento Bee]
Gas taxes: Where does your money actually go? [East Bay Times]
Tri Delta Transit launches first electric bus [East Bay Times]
Some radio traffic reports can be confusing: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Sticking to 65 mph in fast lane has backers: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for June 29, 2018

June 29, 2018 By Library

A black and white vintage photo of a ferry cruising on water with the words SAN RAFAEL on the side, possibly from the 1930s.

Nature Does Flood Control Better Than Concrete: One Idea in South San Francisco [KQED]
San Rafael Transit Center Planners Seek Online Feedback [Marin Independent Journal]
BART adding canopies to Market Street station entrances [San Francisco Examiner]
It'll take this Bay Area city 966 years to meet its 22-year housing goal [San Francisco Chronicle]
Map: It may take centuries to reach housing goals in Bay Area [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for June 28, 2018

June 28, 2018 By Library

A photo looking up at the blue/cloudy sky with the top of the Salesforce Tower, some of the exterior facade of the new Transbay Terminal, and the silhouette of some budding tree branches all in the foreground.

Ambitious plan could change the face of historic Dogpatch [San Francisco Examiner]
Brief DMV waits for drivers with out-of-state homes: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Golden Gate ferry damage could be offset by wetland work [Marin Independent Journal]
Blind pedestrians sue New York City to improve crosswalk safety [New York Times]
Editorial: To help homeless, more housing is the answer [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for June 27, 2018

June 27, 2018 By Library

A vintage black and white photo of the Eureka ferryboat on the water, shown at an angle from the front-right-hand side.

Another building is sinking in San Francisco — this one by less than an inch [San Francisco Chronicle]
Double white lines on I-680 will someday be removed: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Sheehy moves to preserve controversial parking lot in Glen Park owned by Hayes family [San Francisco Examiner]
SF to expand street safety program to more than 100 schools [San Francisco Examiner]
Oakland’s 20 worst intersections become minimalist art [Curbed]

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Headlines for June 26, 2018

June 26, 2018 By Library

A Great Egret sits on marshland of the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge.

Immigrant detention camp proposed for Concord is also a Superfund site [Curbed]
Southern Marin bus route spared from extinction [Marin Independent Journal]
Editorial: Regional toll hike revenue should help Novato SMART station [Marin Independent Journal]
Four drivers to rescue of disabled man: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Slow trains in downtown San Jose may speed up [Mercury News]

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Headlines for June 25, 2018

June 25, 2018 By Library

A vintage black and white photo of the Eureka ferryboat on the water, shown at an angle from the front-right-hand side.

Report finds 5K Mountain View homes at risk of collapse in an earthquake [Mountain View Voice]
Fuel-cell ferry coming to San Francisco Bay [San Francisco Chronicle]
How Uber and Lyft are scooting their way to global domination of transport [San Francisco Chronicle]
Is it legal for trucks to turn like this? Roadshow [Mercury News]
Cigarette butts, food wrappers clutter freeways: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for June 22, 2018

June 22, 2018 By Library

An aerial photo of homes along the Bay's edge in Benicia.

Spare the Air alerts called for Friday and Saturday in Napa as temperatures soar [Napa Valley Register]
Higher bridge tolls to help East Bay road woes: Roadshow [Mercury News]
San Jose unveils proposed scooter regulations [Mercury News]
Demand, holiday, likely to push gas prices up [Fairfield Daily Republic]
Navy Wants Caltrans to Pay $11 Million to Clean Up Landfill [NBC]

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Headlines for June 21, 2018

June 21, 2018 By Library

Design teams make their trek on the walkway of the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge as the sun sets.

Editorial: Effect of rising seas has a time line and cost [San Francisco Chronicle]
Bay Area: What happens if the gas tax is repealed? [East Bay Times]
Nine-hour DMV wait leaves woman on ‘verge of tears’: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Geary Bus Rapid Transit gets environmental ‘green light to advance’ from Feds [San Francisco Examiner]
SFMTA on the road to an all-electric fleet [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for June 20, 2018

June 20, 2018 By Library

Image of freeway congestion in the vicinity of Danville, CA.

City Council narrowly rejects Napa Oaks II homes, 16 years after first veto [Napa Valley Register]
Uber’s new plan to woo drivers: It’s electric [San Francisco Chronicle]
SFMTA approves construction of neighborway [San Francisco Examiner]
Trolley system planned to help workers maintain Golden Gate Bridge [Marin Independent Journal]
Sausalito says tourist traffic, housing top issues [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for June 19, 2018

June 19, 2018 By Library

A bench sits in the foreground on a pier above the SF Bay in Berkeley, with the Sawtooth Building in the background on the left.

Bay Area job market surges in May — but how long can this upswing last? [East Bay Times]
Why was that Mini-Cooper parked in the living room? Roadshow [Mercury News]
Bay Area subway and rail costs: Why are they among the highest in the world? [Curbed]
GOP candidate for governor John Cox spars with Democrats over repeal of gas-tax increase [Los Angeles Times]
Uber is experimenting with letting riders wait longer in exchange for cheaper fares [Quartz]

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Headlines for June 18, 2018

June 18, 2018 By Library

The Benicia-MArtinez Bridge with a train in the foreground.

Many coastal properties may be flooded out by 2045, climate report warns [San Francisco Chronicle]
The 12 scooter companies that plan to roll through San Francisco [San Francisco Chronicle]
Scooter firms' SF permit applications revealed: They promise to behave [San Francisco Chronicle]
Anguish over BART-to-Berryessa delays: Roadshow [Mercury News]
DUI memorial sign to be replaced on Highway 85: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for June 15, 2018

June 15, 2018 By Library

Kids with backpacks board the 61 Alameda/Ralston SamTrans bus.

$200 billion California budget sent to Gov. Jerry Brown [Sacramento Bee]
City Council set to resolve battle over Napa Oaks II housing development [Napa Valley Register]
Sonoma County housing sales tax takes baby step [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
Milpitas to require more affordable housing in developments [Mercury News]
Not in my backyard: California considers bill to speed new housing for the homeless [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for June 14, 2018

June 14, 2018 By Library

A vintage black-and-white photo from the 1930s shows the Bay Bridge under construction.

Where London Breed stands on San Francisco’s biggest issues [San Francisco Chronicle]
Bird, the electric scooter startup, is said to draw an investment frenzy [San Francisco Chronicle]
Ford GoBike launches dockless program in north San Jose [Mercury News]
Drivers too often pass on blind, curvy mountain roads: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Authority tallies Napa County transportation benefits from Regional Measure 3 [Napa Valley Register]

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Headlines for June 13, 2018

June 13, 2018 By Library

A black and white vintage photo of a ferry cruising on water with the words SAN RAFAEL on the side, possibly from the 1930s.

Measure to split California into three states qualifies for November ballot [San Francisco Chronicle]
BART was exactly as packed as you feared on Tuesday [San Francisco Chronicle]
Uber wants a patent to tell if you drink and ride [Mercury News]
Transbay bus a winner for some commuters: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Big Sur’s southern route to open in late July [Mercury News]

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Headlines for June 12, 2018

June 12, 2018 By Library

Cyclists and pedestrians take advantage of the carfree Embarcadero in San Francisco for Sunday's Streets.

SMART board allocates $464,000 for track stabilization [Marin Independent Journal]
Marin civil grand jury calls for countywide school bus program [Marin Independent Journal]
Silicon Valley companies and the traffic solution [San Mateo Daily Journal]
BART says it will be rid of most of that screeching noise by year’s end [Curbed]
Los Angeles sky taxi takes off in bid to create Uber-like flight-hailing [Washington Post]

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Headlines for June 11, 2018

June 11, 2018 By Library

39 seagulls perch on shallow water of a bay, and one flies with an extended wingspan. The water is the same light-orange-beige color as the sky above.

The story of Two Antiochs and the branding agency hired to promote one [East Bay Times]
BART to Berryessa, Milpitas may not happen until late 2019 [Mercury News]
MIT looking at getting self-driving cars to move into slower lanes: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Teenage drivers, state parks could get DMV funds: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Golden Gate Bridge district sets forum on San Rafael transit hub [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for June 8, 2018

June 8, 2018 By Library

Looking down the length of the two spans of the Carquinez Bridge.

South, East Bay cities anticipate effects of Regional Measure 3 [Daily Cal]
SF’s Scooter sweepstakes: Lyft, Uber among a dozen companies seeking city permits [San Francisco Chronicle]
Uber, Lyft want to scoot you around San Francisco [East Bay Times]
City’s e-scooter permit program draws 12 applicants including Razor, Lyft and Uber [San Francisco Examiner]
Lyft pushes shared rides with new app design [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for June 7, 2018

June 7, 2018 By Library

Pedestrians cross the street in a colorful crosswalk in San Jose.

What to expect with Regional Measure 3 [KTVU]
Years of North Bay transportation construction ahead with Regional Measure 3 ballot win [North Bay Business Journal]
Bridge toll hike is ‘first step’ in solving Bay Area’s traffic woes, experts say [East Bay Times]
Borenstein: Toll hike vote indicates Bay Area struggles ahead [East Bay Times]
Think you have it bad? Here's where commuting is worst in the Bay Area [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for June 6, 2018

June 6, 2018 By Library

Windswept bicycle commuters on the Berkeley ferry.

Bay Area voters OK higher bridge tolls to curb traffic [Mercury News]
RM 3 carries day across 9-county Bay Area; loses in Solano, Contra Costa counties [Fairfield Daily Republic]
Measure to fund San Francisco Bay transportation projects leads at ballot box [North Bay Business Journal]
Extending Vasco Road median barrier remains on hold: Roadshow [Mercury News]
San Rafael OKs 1st leg of bike path to Larkspur [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for June 5, 2018

June 5, 2018 By Library

Windswept bicycle commuters on the Berkeley ferry.

Bye-bye, SF scooters as Bird, Lime and Spin go on hiatus [San Francisco Chronicle]
Scooter firms swear they're not riding roughshod over users' privacy [San Francisco Chronicle]
Huge amount of San Francisco Transbay Transit Center wiring may have to be replaced [San Francisco Chronicle]
EV reserved parking irritates some drivers: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Marin bus ridership decline mirrors Bay Area [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for June 4, 2018

June 4, 2018 By Library

Looking down the tunnel and train tracks of an Amtrack train line, with a train on the right.

California is making it easier to vote — even if you forgot to register [Sacramento Bee]
Bike wars heat up with Lyft said to be near deal for Motivate [San Francisco Chronicle]
Uber keeps on truckin' as Freight expands nationwide [San Francisco Chronicle]
Bay Area Leaders Make Final Pitch for RM3 [Bay Crossings]
Tuesday vote on bridge tolls could raise $4.45 billion: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for June 1, 2018

June 1, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of San Francisco's skyline between the Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building.

California Moves Closer to Banning Federal Offshore Drilling [KQED]
Energy revolution: California approves $768 million for electric vehicles [San Francisco Chronicle]
Protesters toss scooters into street to block tech buses in SF [San Francisco Chronicle]
Photos: Activists block tech buses with e-scooters in protest [San Francisco Examiner]
Waymo to buy up to 62,000 Chrysler Minivans for ride-hailing service [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for May 31, 2018

May 31, 2018 By Library

The Benicia-MArtinez Bridge with a train in the foreground.

Generation Exodus: High cost of home ownership is pricing younger residents out of the East Bay [Diablo Magazine]
10 Things to Know: Regional Measure 3, the Proposed Bay Area Bridge Toll Increase [KQED]
Will toll lanes take over existing lanes of Highway 101? [Mercury News]
Voters hold key to complete widening through Sonoma-Marin Narrows [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
Three route options presented for downtown rail extension [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for May 30, 2018

May 30, 2018 By Library

A view of San Francisco's skyline from the hills of Marin County.

San Francisco to Uber, Lyft: Tell us what drivers earn [San Francisco Chronicle]
Uber, Lyft subpoenaed by San Francisco on driver wages, classification [East Bay Times]
‘Point-to-point’ Gig Car Share program launches in Alameda [East Bay Times]
Gridlock traffic means fewer bus riders [Mercury News]
‘We were a carpool, so why did I get a ticket?’ [Mercury News]

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Headlines for May 29, 2018

May 29, 2018 By Library

Cyclists and rollerbladers ride along the Embarcadero in San Francisco on a sunny day with the Bay Bridge in the background.

Grants available for students and organizations willing to lead green transportation projects [PR Newswire]
Twin Peaks tunnel repairs could speed up Muni commute [San Francisco Examiner]
Novato $2M short for downtown SMART station [Marin Independent Journal]
Motorcyclist deaths drop — because of lane-splitting? [Mercury News]
Number of CHP officers same as 8 years ago: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for May 25, 2018

May 25, 2018 By Library

The Bay Bridge is illuminated against the night sky as lightning strikes overhead.

Self-driving Uber in fatal crash saw pedestrian but didn’t brake, report says [San Francisco Chronicle]
BART heads out to Antioch, on a different kind of train [San Francisco Chronicle]
BART board votes down extension to Livermore [San Francisco Chronicle]
BART rejects Livermore expansion; mayor vows rail connection [East Bay Times]
eBART extension to central Pittsburg and Antioch opening Memorial Day weekend [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for May 24, 2018

May 24, 2018 By Library

Women at a farmers' market in Santa Rosa stand over a table filled with cucumbers, peppers, and other vegetables.

L.A. starts debating rules for electric scooters and bike-share companies [Los Angeles Times]
Voters Must Decide if Bridge Tolls Hikes or Traffic Sucks More [SF Weekly]
North Concord Station Gets Guaranteed Parking with the Scoop to BART Carpool Program [East County Today]
128 years of cycling in Sonoma County [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
Shame on Mr. Roadshow for calling it ‘the 101’ [Mercury News]

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Headlines for May 23, 2018

May 23, 2018 By Library

A bench sits in the foreground on a pier above the SF Bay in Berkeley, with the Sawtooth Building in the background on the left.

Seven hours at the DMV? Part of the blame goes to REAL ID [Mercury News]
San Jose voters could see $750 million bond measure on November ballot to fund road repairs [Mercury News]
Golden Gate Bridge looking ‘shabby’ on eve of anniversary [Marin Independent Journal]
Larkspur’s Bon Air Bridge replacement set to begin [Marin Independent Journal]
San Rafael’s multi-use path moves forward [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for May 22, 2018

May 22, 2018 By Library

A photo looking up at the blue/cloudy sky with the top of the Salesforce Tower, some of the exterior facade of the new Transbay Terminal, and the silhouette of some budding tree branches all in the foreground.

Opinion: What Bay Area can do to solve its housing crisis [East Bay Times]
SF mayor convenes summit to address high affordable-housing building costs [San Francisco Chronicle]
America doesn’t have enough truckers, and it’s starting to cause prices of about everything to rise [Washington Post]
Golden Gate Transit bus riders battle route cuts [Marin Independent Journal]
The right vs. left turn debate irritates many: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for May 21, 2018

May 21, 2018 By Library

Aerial of housing developments, waterways and green space in Solano County.

SFMTA promises to make all buses electric by 2035 [Curbed]
SF Supervisors consider raising development fees for transit [San Francisco Examiner]
Downtown San Mateo parking improvements stall [San Mateo Daily Journal]
Downtown San Mateo parking improvements stall [San Mateo Daily Journal]
Commuters along deadly stretch of Hwy. 101 say something must be done to make it safer [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]

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Headlines for May 18, 2018

May 18, 2018 By Library

A car on a road that reads EXPRS LANE in Contra Costa County.

Regional Measure 3 trades bridge toll hikes for transit improvements [San Francisco Business Journal]
Oil prices surging — and that means gasoline prices are going up, too [San Diego Union Tribune]
Napa working with county, private partners on possible Old Sonoma Road deal [Napa Valley Register]
State awards money to help fix Jameson Canyon bottleneck [Napa Valley Register]
Marin commute time worse than Bay Area average [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for May 17, 2018

May 17, 2018 By Library

A vintage black and white photo of the Eureka ferryboat on the water, shown at an angle from the front-right-hand side.

Lawmakers want plastic-straw ban to fight litter [Curbed]
This big box store could become a Bay Area tech office [San Jose Mercury News]
Mountain View commits almost $23 million toward low-income housing project [East Bay Times]
Developer of Milpitas twin towers project needs more time to secure funding [East Bay Times]
One woman’s plan to solve the Bay Area’s housing problem: 10,000 tiny, backyard homes [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for May 16, 2018

May 16, 2018 By Library

The Benicia-MArtinez Bridge with a train in the foreground.

Can this new privately funded train reshape transit in Florida? [Fast Company]
Board approves California bullet train’s 2018 business plan [Associated Press]
SF aims for fully electric bus fleet by 2035 [San Francisco Examiner]
Supes grant themselves power to appeal SFMTA decisions [San Francisco Examiner]
City investigated steel track on another project laid by Central Subway contractor [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for May 15, 2018

May 15, 2018 By Library

An aerial shot of the Alviso Slough.

New buildings need to be “EV ready”: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Californians could vote on as many as five housing measures in November [Los Angeles Times]
Editorial: Sunny side of new housing [San Francisco Chronicle]
California Today: In San Francisco’s Housing Lottery, It’s the Luck of the Draw [New York Times]
BART in Alameda? [Oakland Magazine]

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Headlines for May 14, 2018

May 14, 2018 By Library

A windmill and the rolling hills of Alameda County.

Nearly 100,000 Ride On Bike To Work Day [San Francisco Chronicle]
Belmont unveils plan to repair roads [San Mateo Daily Journal]
Higher car fees cost Gov. Gray Davis his job: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Mathilda Monster remains a monster: Roadshow [Mercury News]
From plaza to park by wire — aerial tram coming to Transbay Transit Center [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for May 11, 2018

May 11, 2018 By Library

A Great Egret sits on marshland of the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge.

Green bike lanes unveiled in Dixon [Vacaville Reporter]
Thousands wheel in on Bike to Work Day, grabbing free bananas, other goodies [San Francisco Chronicle]
On Bike to Work Day, LimeBike expands to downtown Walnut Creek [East Bay Times]
A reporter gives Napa's Bike to Work Day a try [Napa Valley Register]
City officials tout protected bike lanes at Bike to Work Day [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for May 10, 2018

May 10, 2018 By Library

Suisun Bay. The water is a blue-green-brown color; there are some docks and a boat in the foreground, and brown hills covered in dark green trees in the background.

A blueprint for change in San Francisco [San Francisco Chronicle]
Applicant unpreparedness delays rebuild permits, say Sonoma Co., Santa Rosa officials [North Bay Business Journal]
How California's candidates for governor want to fix the state's housing problems [Los Angeles Times]
Bike to work day: Get out of the car and onto two wheels! [KTVU]
Bike to work day [Martinez Gazette]

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Headlines for May 9, 2018

May 9, 2018 By Library

A view of the West Span of the Bay Bridge from Marin, with San Francisco in the background.

Trump Plans to Fight California Car Rules With Twice-Failed Strategy [Bloomberg]
Imagining a Napa County future of uncluttered roadways? Think again. [Napa Valley Register]
'Energizer Stations' planned for Napa County cyclists on Thursday [Napa Valley Register]
Bay Area Bike to Work Day 2018 energizer station maps [Curbed]
Suisun man pedals way to selection as Solano County Bike Commuter of the Year [Fairfield Daily Republic]

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Headlines for May 8, 2018

May 8, 2018 By Library

Looking down the length of the two spans of the Carquinez Bridge.

Bay Area-wide ‘resilience’ project copes with sea-level rise [Sonoma Index-Tribune]
Uber fatal crash: Self-driving software reportedly set to ignore objects on road [Mercury News]
Resolving mysteries of repaving Highway 17: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Twin Peaks subway tunnel to close over summer, shuttle buses to run for trains [San Francisco Examiner]
Local leaders split over transportation measure [The Almanac]

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Headlines for May 7, 2018

May 7, 2018 By Library

An aerial image of Foster City showing homes and trees.

An Urgent Debate for California Republicans: How to Get Back in the Game [New York Times]
Electric cars make inroads in California - but fast enough? [San Francisco Chronicle]
Opinion: Regional Measure 3 improves Bay Area highways, transit [Mercury News]
BART to Berryessa and Antioch: New trains on the line [Mercury News]
Higher gas tax can cost 20 cents a day: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for May 4, 2018

May 4, 2018 By Library

The front of a BART train and a sign that reads WELCOME TO WARM SPRINGS / SOUTH FREMONT, inside a BART station.

California again goes to war with Trump [CALmatters]
SF to transportation startups: Play nice, get permits, share data [San Francisco Chronicle]
Bay Bridge to test 24-hour bike and pedestrian path [San Francisco Chronicle]
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge third lane speeding traffic [East Bay Times]
BART to San Jose: Sharks sue over downtown extension [Mercury News]

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Headlines for May 3, 2018

May 3, 2018 By Library

Alameda Island in the foreground, with the San Francisco Bay, the Bay Bridge and San Francisco in the distance.

Why Silicon Valley can’t fix itself [The Guardian]
Housing high-rise breaks ground outside Oakland's MacArthur BART station [San Francisco Chronicle]
Penniless Cities Offer Land to Host Hyperloop Tests in France [Bloomberg]
House Speaker Paul Ryan, Majority Whip Steve Scalise contribute to initiative to repeal California's gas-tax increase [Los Angeles Times]
Trump to Meet With Automakers as California Schism Grows [Bloomberg]

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Headlines for May 2, 2018

May 2, 2018 By Library

An abstract sculpture in front of the Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley.

After previous ban, Piedmont OKs short-term rentals [East Bay Times]
After years of hands-off policy, UC plans to build housing on People's Park [San Francisco Chronicle]
You need to earn nearly $50 per hour to afford median rent in many parts of the Bay Area [San Francisco Chronicle]
State and Local Officials Speak Out in Favor of Regional Measure 3 [Bay Crossings]
Good grief! Toll lanes have some support: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for May 1, 2018

May 1, 2018 By Library

Bicyclists on Ford GoBikes ride past the Fox Theater in Oakland's Uptown district.

News Analysis: Here’s what’s important for land, sea and air in California’s fight with Trump [CALmatters]
BART, Muni tackle sordid stench on elevators by hiring attendants [San Francisco Chronicle]
Self-driving cars’ shortcomings revealed in DMV reports [Mercury News]
San Jose considering new rules for motorized scooters: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Editorial: Finally, some relief for Richmond bridge eastbound motorists [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for April 30, 2018

April 30, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of Suisun Bay.

Silicon Valley transit projects land nearly $1.7 billion for highway, rail and bus improvements [Silicon Valley Business Journal]
Editorial: Larkspur keeps its promise on fixing city streets [Marin Independent Journal]
Marin sales tax renewal plan for traffic advances [Marin Independent Journal]
More than 150 Coachella fans get disabled parking tickets: Roadshow [Mercury News]
DMV woes include clueless customers, screaming kids: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for April 27, 2018

April 27, 2018 By Library

Cyclists and pedestrians take advantage of the carfree Embarcadero in San Francisco for Sunday's Streets.

How California turned green into gold [San Francisco Chronicle]
Major Bay Area transportation projects to receive state funding [San Francisco Chronicle]
Golden Gate Bridge towers to get up-close inspection [San Francisco Chronicle]
San Jose BART extension wins $730 million grant [Mercury News]
BART to San Jose: Board approves revolutionary single-tunnel option for expansion [Mercury News]

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Headlines for April 26, 2018

April 26, 2018 By Library

Bicyclists on Ford GoBikes ride past the Fox Theater in Oakland's Uptown district.

Solano supervisors take 1st step to establish regional economic district [Fairfield Daily Republic]
Republicans hope to ride a gas-tax repeal to victory [Los Angeles Times]
Are road repairs coming to your area? County identifies $10 million in fixes from new gas tax funding [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
Work Begins on I-680 Sunol Express Lanes [Livermore Independent News]
What’s up with the gondola at Salesforce Park? [Curbed]

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Headlines for April 25, 2018

April 25, 2018 By Library

A Great Egret sits on marshland of the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge.

Senate showdown today over bills to aid California wildfire victims [Napa Valley Register]
Bay Area home prices soar to new record [San Francisco Chronicle]
Supervisor calls for hearing on Muni late-night safety [San Francisco Examiner]
Proposed e-scooter regulations leave open the option of a ban [San Francisco Examiner]
North Marin shuttle to Larkspur ferry will resume [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for April 24, 2018

April 24, 2018 By Library

Alameda Island in the foreground, with the San Francisco Bay, the Bay Bridge and San Francisco in the distance.

California’s droughts and deluges portend the weather “whiplash” to come [Vox]
Supervisors roll into action on the wrong San Francisco street problem — scooters [San Francisco Chronicle]
Another pedestrian breaks leg on yellow curbside bumps: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit construction delayed another 5 months [San Francisco Examiner]
Ford GoBike launching new electric bicycle service [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for April 23, 2018

April 23, 2018 By Library

A vintage black and white photo of the Eureka ferryboat on the water, shown at an angle from the front-right-hand side.

America Before Earth Day: Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants to Undo [New York Times]
Editorial: Regional toll hike addresses Bay Area traffic snarl [Marin Independent Journal]
Highway 101 work in Palo Alto close to winding up: Roadshow [Mercury News]
I-80 over Donner Pass takes a pounding from big rigs with chains: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Caltrans promises extra $10.2 million to clean South Bay freeways [Mercury News]

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Headlines for April 20, 2018

April 20, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of San Francisco's skyline between the Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building.

California should set ambitious goal for low-carbon automotive fuels [San Francisco Chronicle]
New Eastbound Lane On Richmond-San Rafael Bridge To Open Friday [San Francisco Chronicle]
Closure of Twin Peaks roadway to motorists extended for 2 years [San Francisco Chronicle]
Caltrans Releases Bicycle, Pedestrian Plan To Improve Transport [San Francisco Chronicle]
SF's scooter skirmish: City escalates battle over the motorized two-wheelers [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for April 19, 2018

April 19, 2018 By Library

An aerial image of Foster City showing homes and trees.

Why did California’s major housing bill fail so quickly? [Mercury News]
Don't bring back redevelopment to California [San Francisco Chronicle]
California needs to recreate redevelopment to take on the housing crisis [San Francisco Chronicle]
Editorial: Defeat of California housing bill reveals a crisis of political courage [San Francisco Chronicle]
Autonomous Boats Will Be On the Market Sooner Than Self-Driving Cars [Vice]

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Headlines for April 18, 2018

April 18, 2018 By Library

An abstract sculpture in front of the Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley.

Environmentalists plan logging to restore California’s redwood forests [Mercury News]
California Lawmakers Kill Housing Bill After Fierce Debate [New York Times]
LIRR, NJ Transit and Metro-North should combine into one rail system, report says [AM New York]
California risks losing $1.4 billion in federal train funds. Safety is the issue [Sacramento Bee]
New meters, parking restrictions coming to Dogpatch neighborhood [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for April 17, 2018

April 17, 2018 By Library

A photo looking up at the blue/cloudy sky with the top of the Salesforce Tower, some of the exterior facade of the new Transbay Terminal, and the silhouette of some budding tree branches all in the foreground.

Pulitzer Prize awarded to Santa Rosa Press Democrat for wildfire coverage [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
SF's scooter conflict: City attorney issues cease-and-desist orders to companies [San Francisco Chronicle]
Promote safe use of clean scooters in San Francisco [San Francisco Chronicle]
When the bad guys come to town [bike share vs. scooters] [San Francisco Chronicle]
Quite the 'Lyft': Ride-sharer's drivers reach $500 million in tips [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for April 16, 2018

April 16, 2018 By Library

Housing construction in Milpitas.

Marin environmental group helps protect 500-acre wetland [Marin Independent Journal]
Midway Road overpass to re-open sometime next week [The Vacaville Reporter]
Marin Transit orders 2 all-electric buses [Marin Independent Journal]
Editorial: San Rafael bike path carries a hefty price tag [Marin Independent Journal]
PD Editorial: Regional Measure 3 will improve the local transportation network [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]

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Headlines for April 13, 2018

April 13, 2018 By Library

A vintage black and white photo of the Eureka ferryboat on the water, shown at an angle from the front-right-hand side.

Bay Area Bike to Work Day Is Coming May 10 [Mass Transit]
Dispute over money emerges in campaign to repeal California's gas tax increase [Los Angeles Times]
Could granny flats help ease the state's housing crisis? Some advocates think so [Los Angeles Times]
Gas prices at highest level since 2015 amid fears of another oil shock [Los Angeles Times]
Golden Gate Bridge connector landscaping plan inches forward [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for April 12, 2018

April 12, 2018 By Library

Houseboats on Richardson Bay.

California wildfires linked to heart problems, study shows [San Francisco Chronicle]
Price on fire-ravaged home in Silicon Valley shocks the country [San Francisco Chronicle]
Salesforce Tower landlords to break ground on major MacArthur BART high-rise [Curbed]
YIMBY-backed Breed intervened to remove bikeshare station on her own block [San Francisco Examiner]
Flywheel app owner takes heat for move to kick out cabbies [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for April 11, 2018

April 11, 2018 By Library

Green trees and grass along a pond or lake, and the blue sky above, cast a near-perfect reflection on the still water below.

Let PG&E 'off the hook' for wildfire costs? If not, your utility bills could rise [Sacramento Bee]
Bay Area's transit agencies looking at fare cuts for low-income residents [San Francisco Chronicle]
Editorial: S.F.'s scooter scourge [San Francisco Chronicle]
Uber, Getaround partner for peer car rentals in San Francisco [San Francisco Chronicle]
Aerial tram floated as transportation to an Oakland A's Howard Terminal ballpark [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for April 10, 2018

April 10, 2018 By Library

The Oakland International Airport BART station entrance.

Big Plans for Infrastructure Fade to Business as Usual [Roll Call]
SMART railroad wins funding to extend to Larkspur ferry terminal [San Francisco Chronicle]
As complaints roll in, San Francisco considers action over wave of motorized scooters [San Francisco Chronicle]
Uber acquires e-bike startup Jump, expanding transportation options [San Francisco Chronicle]
Uber purchase of JUMP bikes won’t impact SF pilot program [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for April 9, 2018

April 9, 2018 By Library

An aerial shot of the Alviso Slough.

Bay Bridge construction retraced [San Mateo Daily Journal]
Power players map strategy to get Bay Area bridge toll hike passed in June [San Francisco Chronicle]
Roadshow: $60 million low estimate on cost of Bay Area cheaters [Mercury News]
Roadshow: Chynoweth road diet angers some residents [Mercury News]
Autonomous vehicle test programs move big step closer [Mercury News]

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Headlines for April 6, 2018

April 6, 2018 By Library

Multifamily housing under construction in Sonoma County.

Why LA County could lose $3 billion worth of affordable housing [SCPR]
Everything you need to know about the great electric-scooter takeover of San Francisco. [Curbed]
Uber-like app Flywheel will kick half of SF taxi fleet off its platform [San Francisco Chronicle]
Costly Bay Trail segment proposed for southern Sonoma County [Petaluma 360]
Sonoma County advances key Bay Trail link, with projected cost of up to $14 million [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]

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Headlines for April 5, 2018

April 5, 2018 By Library

Aerial of housing developments, waterways and green space in Solano County.

San Jose joins 21 cities to get ‘smart’ about tech in transportation [Mercury News]
Editorial: VTA, BART should OK building single tunnel under San Jose [Mercury News]
Auto switch a great device to make sure headlights are on [Mercury News]
San Rafael multi-use path funding OK’d as part of SMART Larkspur extension [Marin Independent Journal]
Segment of Marin-Sonoma Narrows project nears completion [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for April 4, 2018

April 4, 2018 By Library

A view of the West Span of the Bay Bridge from Marin, with San Francisco in the background.

City completes Central Subway excavation, but Chinatown still struggling [San Francisco Examiner]
Tesla hits bumpy road in troubled week; believers undeterred [San Francisco Chronicle]
Original San Francisco cable car is heading to Connecticut in trolley trade [San Francisco Chronicle]
FlixBus to start California routes this summer [Curbed]
Highway 4 carpool crackdown nabs dozens: Roadshow [Mercury News]

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Headlines for April 3, 2018

April 3, 2018 By Library

A white bird perches and spreads its wings on the grass marsh of the Alviso Slough.

Editorial: Balanced-budget measure is fiscal flimflam [San Francisco Chronicle]
Testing high-tech cameras where it counts: aimed at carpool-lane cheaters [San Francisco Chronicle]
Cameras on Bay Area freeway look to catch carpool lane cheaters [KCRA]
Hate getting stuck at red lights? Now there’s an app for that [Mercury News]
Editorial: Car buyers should fight Trump fuel-efficiency rollback [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for April 2, 2018

April 2, 2018 By Library

The Benicia-MArtinez Bridge with a train in the foreground.

Editorial: A shift into reverse on air pollution [San Francisco Chronicle]
Waymo starts to eclipse Uber in race to self-driving taxis [San Francisco Chronicle]
Muni Metro stop at Warriors’ new SF arena is one pricey platform [San Francisco Chronicle]
NTSB ‘unhappy’ with Tesla release of information in fatal crash [Mercury News]
VTA, BART agree on one-tunnel option for San Jose extension [Mercury News]

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Headlines for March 30, 2018

March 30, 2018 By Library

A windmill and the rolling hills of Alameda County.

New Bay Bridge metering equipment coming soon: Roadshow [Mercury News]
Editorial: Prop. 69 would block lawmakers raiding fuel taxes and fees [Mercury News]
Don’t sleep on June primary [Petaluma 360]
Editorial: San Francisco’s housing troubles doesn’t mean every tenant gets a free lawyer [San Francisco Chronicle]
EPA about to loosen emissions targets, setting up clash with California [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for March 29, 2018

March 29, 2018 By Library

39 seagulls perch on shallow water of a bay, and one flies with an extended wingspan. The water is the same light-orange-beige color as the sky above.

Let’s make buildings people can still use after a disaster [Daily Journal of Commerce]
Why Does Subway Construction Cost So Much? Congress Wants to Find Out [New York Times]
Lawsuit: SF let Uber and Lyft kill taxi cabs, and stuck credit union with the bill [Curbed]
Bay Area Drivers Billed for $1.4 Million in Fines By Mistake [NBC]
Tesla says highway safety barrier did not serve purpose in deadly Mountain View crash [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018 By Library

An aerial shot of the Alviso Slough.

Water Contamination Could Cost Santa Rosa an Unexpected $43 Million [KQED]
Electric scooters for grown-ups now available for rent in SF, San Jose [San Francisco Chronicle]
Uber puts the brakes on testing robot cars in California after Arizona fatality [San Francisco Chronicle]
Guest opinion: Get behind RM3, the Bay Area depends on it [Silicon Valley Business Journal]
BART to crack down on LimeBikes left at stations [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for March 27, 2018

March 27, 2018 By Library

Cyclists and rollerbladers ride along the Embarcadero in San Francisco on a sunny day with the Bay Bridge in the background.

A week before truly driverless cars become legal in CA, no companies have filed for permit [San Francisco Examiner]
Waymo to create luxury, self-driving electric car with Jaguar [Mercury News]
Drivers on Highway 17 have seen it all [Mercury News]
Gas prices could flirt with $4 a gallon in Bay Area [East Bay Times]
Time is ticking on $1.5 billion BART decision paving way to San Jose [Mercury News]

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Headlines for March 26, 2018

March 26, 2018 By Library

A woman uses a Clipper card at a VTA ticket machine.

MTC Invites Comments on Draft Public Participation Plan [WFLX]
Houses in SF sell nearly twice as fast as rest of nation, report finds [San Francisco Chronicle]
Scott Wiener's housing bill would give state veto power over cities' plans [San Francisco Chronicle]
The lose-lose ethics of testing self-driving cars in public [Wired]
Sacramento is removing 175 ‘smart’ parking meters downtown for protected bike lanes [Sacramento Bee]

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Headlines for March 23, 2018

March 23, 2018 By Library

Aerial of housing developments, waterways and green space in Solano County.

PG&E plans sweeping changes to deal with wildfire threat [Napa Valley Register]
Designs rolled out for Golden Gate Bridge’s future toll-taking structure [San Francisco Chronicle]
Golden Gate Bridge toll-taking device unveiled [Marin Independent Journal]
Mayor says driverless cars are 'future of the streets of San Francisco' [San Francisco Chronicle]
Automated vehicle leader: Fully driverless cars not yet ready for ‘prime time’ [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018 By Library

Women at a farmers' market in Santa Rosa stand over a table filled with cucumbers, peppers, and other vegetables.

The New Corn Laws: Why Housing Costs Are So High [National Review]
Uber crash spotlights Arizona as self-driving hub [San Francisco Chronicle]
Video shows Uber robot car in fatal accident did not try to avoid woman [San Francisco Chronicle]
San Francisco at a crossroads over future of driverless cars [San Francisco Examiner]
Driverless car companies agree to talk safety with Mayor Farrell after fatal crash [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for March 21, 2018

March 21, 2018 By Library

An aerial image of Foster City showing homes and trees.

PG&E blames North Bay counties for devastating wildfires [Napa Valley Register]
Editorial: Bullet train's moving target [San Francisco Chronicle]
Editorial: Use caution, not hysteria, after Uber self-driving car fatality [East Bay Times]
Should carpool cheating be a moving violation? [Mercury News]
San Rafael forum set on transit hub project [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for March 20, 2018

March 20, 2018 By Library

A windmill and the rolling hills of Alameda County.

Biggest storm of the season could bring more devastation to California burn areas [Los Angeles Times]
Dan Walters: Is it still a ‘train to nowhere?’ [Napa Valley Register]
Thanks a lot, side street whiners — you wrecked our commute [Mercury News]
Mercury News editorial: Regional Measure 3 will ease Bay Area commutes [Mercury News]
East Bay Times editorial: Why vote for flawed $3 bridge toll hike [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for March 19, 2018

March 19, 2018 By Library

Housing construction in Milpitas.

Rabbitt unopposed in supervisor race [Petaluma 360]
Federal agency’s shift away from allowing employees to telecommute could add to D.C. region’s congestion [Washington Post]
22nd Street Green Connection Project Underway [Potrero View]
Editorial: Bike lane study better late than never [Marin Independent Journal]
Roadshow: Effort to repeal gas tax hike enters final push [Mercury News]

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Headlines for March 16, 2018

March 16, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of downtown San Jose.

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Headlines for March 15, 2018

March 15, 2018 By Library

An aerial shot of the Alviso Slough.

Solano Farm Bureau honors Spering with public service award [Fairfield Daily Republic]
Lyft partners with auto supply giant Magna on self-driving cars [San Francisco Chronicle]
Putting riders’ lives at risk is not an OK way of protesting bike shares [San Francisco Chronicle]
Roadshow: What’s the plan for Altamont Pass? [Mercury News]
Roadshow: CHP officer warns against opening shoulders to traffic [Mercury News]

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Headlines for March 14, 2018

March 14, 2018 By Library

Windswept bicycle commuters on the Berkeley ferry.

'A declaration of war': Trump eyes fight with California over car pollution [Sacramento Bee]
Looking to Trump the Cost of the Bullet Train [Fox and Hounds]
Tunnels are high-speed rail's problem but the private sector may be the solution [San Francisco Business Journal]
Transbay Terminal will be finished by June, promises contractor [Curbed]
Transbay Terminal will be finished by June, promises contractor [Curbed]

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Headlines for March 13, 2018

March 13, 2018 By Library

A white bird perches and spreads its wings on the grass marsh of the Alviso Slough.

California attorney general ordered to rewrite description of cap-and-trade cash plan, Proposition 70 [Los Angeles Times]
Rare FasTrak glitch: His car was in Orange County but he got a ticket in the Bay Area [San Francisco Chronicle]
Lyft touts fast growth rate, but leaves out details [San Francisco Chronicle]
‘Bridges, not walls:’ Brown invites Trump to visit high-speed rail construction [East Bay Times]
GM to launch Airbnb for your car [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for March 12, 2018

March 12, 2018 By Library

The Bay Bridge is illuminated against the night sky as lightning strikes overhead.

Candidates, measures set for June [San Mateo Daily Journal]
Roadshow: Shoulders may open to traffic on a few gridlocked highways [Mercury News]
Roadshow: Why are the air machines always broken at gas stations? [Mercury News]
Surprise choice? BART project command center lands in unexpected San Jose location [East Bay Times]
Waymo self-driving trucks to hit the road in Atlanta [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for March 9, 2018

March 9, 2018 By Library

Looking down the length of the two spans of the Carquinez Bridge.

Oakland Artist Bringing Old Bay Bridge Steel Back to Life [NBC Bay Area]
Marin delays short-term rental regulations [Marin Independent Journal]
Evergreen counter-measure makes the ballot as San Jose developers promise a legal challenge [Mercury News]
Berkeley 4th Street developer plans to use new housing law to bypass review [San Francisco Chronicle]
Treasure Island high school adding free housing for at-risk students [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for March 8, 2018

March 8, 2018 By Library

An abstract sculpture in front of the Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley.

New study: SFO, Foster City, other SF Bay shoreline areas are sinking, at risk for major flooding [Mercury News]
SF to automakers: We want demo of driverless cars before they hit city streets [San Francisco Chronicle]
Start 2nd BART tube now, revitalize Alameda [San Francisco Chronicle]
Roadshow: No widening for Highway 1 at Half Moon Bay [Mercury News]
Study planned on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge third westbound lane [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for March 7, 2018

March 7, 2018 By Library

The Bay Bridge is illuminated against the night sky as lightning strikes overhead.

My Word: There are safe, successful road diets in Oakland [East Bay Times]
Roadshow: FasTrak electronic woes on I-680 in Contra Costa County [Mercury News]
Carpool sticker shock: Applications soar and California HOV lanes get more crowded [Mercury News]
Horgan: More cash for Caltrain? Oversight credibility a problem [Mercury News]
Sunnyvale: Safety work at Caltrain station begins Monday [Mercury News]

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Headlines for March 6, 2018

March 6, 2018 By Library

Suisun Bay. The water is a blue-green-brown color; there are some docks and a boat in the foreground, and brown hills covered in dark green trees in the background.

Not a typo: San Francisco’s Muni may cut (some) fares [San Francisco Chronicle]
Trump wants to pass out billions for rural infrastructure. But what counts as ‘rural’? [East Bay Times]
Uber drivers’ per-hour profit revised in disputed MIT study [East Bay Times]
Roadshow: Finding a seat on Caltrain may be easier in a few years [Mercury News]
Marin, California gear for transit hub zoning fight [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for March 5, 2018

March 5, 2018 By Library

A Great Egret sits on marshland of the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge.

Dorm Living for Professionals Comes to San Francisco [New York Times]
The Bay Area CHP reportedly using 'decoy' tech shuttle buses to bait freeway BB gun shooters [San Francisco Chronicle]
Car advocates putting plan for Richmond Bridge bike lane at risk [San Francisco Chronicle]
Milpitas, Berryessa BART stations may not open until 2019 [Mercury News]
Roadshow: Drivers with expired tags risk getting towed [Mercury News]

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Headlines for March 2, 2018

March 2, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of Contra Costa County.

Metro backs away from controversial plan to widen the 710 Freeway, opting for more modest changes [LA Times]
Roadshow: More BART parking at Walnut Creek, Lafayette stations [San Jose Mercury News]
Plot twist: San Ramon has Bay Area’s highest rent [SF Curbed]
Bay Area homes deliver record-breaking returns [Daily Republic]
Home prices rise again compared to last January, as sales drop [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018 By Library

The Oakland International Airport BART station entrance.

Top-selling electric car in California is not a Tesla [San Francisco Chronicle]
Big winter storm causes severe traffic on Bay Area roadways [San Francisco Chronicle]
Sardine-like train rides suggest Californians like the rails [San Francisco Chronicle]
The doctor is in: Uber launches new patient-shuttle service [East Bay Times]
Roadshow: The heroes on our roads [San Jose Mercury News]

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Headlines for February 28, 2018

February 28, 2018 By Library

A black and white vintage photo of a ferry cruising on water with the words SAN RAFAEL on the side, possibly from the 1930s.

Trial starts for coastal commissioners facing millions of dollars in fines for alleged undisclosed meetings [San Diego Union-Tribune]
Signs of progress on Richmond-San Rafael third lane [SF Bay]
Six futuristic Bay Area transportation projects to get the green light [KALW]
California's pollution cops crack down on big rigs. That might start a fight with Trump [Sacramento Bee]
No fan of the van: SFMTA Chariot permit endangers public transit [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for February 27, 2018

February 27, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of downtown San Jose.

Cool opportunities for Sonoma teens [feat. MTC Summer Internship Program] [Sonoma News]
Editorial: Investing in a public project that’s ready to go [Marin Independent Journal]
Roadshow: Finally, repairs for I-680 up Sunol Grade [Mercury News]
Self-driving cars with no in-vehicle backup driver get OK for California public roads [Mercury News]
Governor Brown swears in 1st black leader of California Highway Patrol [Mercury News]

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Headlines for February 26, 2018

February 26, 2018 By Library

A woman uses a Clipper card at a VTA ticket machine.

Nearly half the state is in drought again: 2017’s gains are not rolling over [Curbed]
Sausalito seeks deal with park service on Fort Baker ferry plan [Marin Independent Journal]
Andersen Drive section in San Rafael closing for SMART work [Marin Independent Journal]
The diverging diamond: Coming to Bay Area freeways? [Mercury News]
As Bay Area traffic jams increase, so does telecommuting [Mercury News]

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Headlines for February 23, 2018

February 23, 2018 By Library

The Bay Bridge is illuminated against the night sky as lightning strikes overhead.

With sea level rise, a major California ecosystem faces extinction if we don’t act [Sacramento Bee]
Ride every Muni line in one day? Who's up for it? We are. [San Francisco Chronicle]
Bay Area Council CEO apologizes for ride-hailing poll [San Francisco Chronicle]
Cars on Richmond sidewalks present obstacles for residents; so do parking fines [San Francisco Chronicle]
Expired license plate tags cost California millions [Mercury News]

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Headlines for February 22, 2018

February 22, 2018 By Library

Marin County's eastern shore, with the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco in the background.

California water agency gets scolded: Speed up spending billions on new reservoirs [Sacramento Bee]
State agency drops objection to city rules on waterfront development [San Francisco Chronicle]
Development advocates square off against slow-growth locals in St. Helena [San Francisco Chronicle]
The Human Cost of Uber and Lyft: Life in the Dying Taxi Industry [KQED]
San Francisco teachers allowed to request residential parking permits [Curbed]

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Headlines for February 21, 2018

February 21, 2018 By Library

An aerial image of Foster City showing homes and trees.

From Disruption to Dystopia: Silicon Valley Envisions the City of the Future [The Daily Beast]
Drivers see red as 200 intersections in San Francisco suffer error [San Francisco Chronicle]
BART gets serious about a 2nd East Bay-S.F. Transbay Tube [San Francisco Chronicle]
BART eyes building second Transbay tunnel, as officials clamor for congestion fixes [San Francisco Business Times]
Roadshow: New I-880 median needed for coming FasTrak lanes [Mercury News]

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Headlines for February 20, 2018

February 20, 2018 By Library

Aerial of housing developments, waterways and green space in Solano County.

MTC releases Bay Area planning survey [Pleasanton Weekly]
Rolling right on red could soon be cheaper in California [Sacramento Bee]
Valentine’s Muni Malfunction Underscores Lack of Interagency Cooperation [SF Streetsblog]
What’s going on with the lights atop Salesforce Tower? [Curbed]
Electrician Shortage Could Delay Opening Of Transbay Terminal [CBS]

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Headlines for February 16, 2018

February 16, 2018 By Library

Bicyclists on Ford GoBikes ride past the Fox Theater in Oakland's Uptown district.

State Senate Bill Would Triple Penalties for Refinery Air Violations [KQED]
Caltrans, stop trashing San Francisco Bay [San Francisco Chronicle]
Will: Infrastructure spending won’t transform America [East Bay Times]
Suicide prevention group shows love at Golden Gate Bridge on Valentine’s Day [Marin Independent Journal]
Why you should — and shouldn’t — buy an electric car [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for February 15, 2018

February 15, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of San Francisco's skyline between the Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building.

SF tech salaries actually lower than most major U.S. cities, when adjusted for cost of living [San Francisco Chronicle]
CES Reflections: The Future Of Autonomous Cars [Forbes]
AS ELECTRIC CARS SURGE, THE GAS ENGINE KEEPS GETTING BETTER [Wired]
California's gas tax increase has fast-tracked road repair projects. But is that enough to prevent a repeal? [Los Angeles Times]
Uber data portal shows you how long it takes to drive anywhere in the Bay Area [Curbed]

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Headlines for February 14, 2018

February 14, 2018 By Library

An aerial shot of the Alviso Slough.

Boom and Gloom: An Economic Warning for California [New York Times]
SFMTA prepares to replace miniature Muni buses [San Francisco Examiner]
Marin poll shows support for half-cent transportation sales tax [Marin Independent Journal]
Marin signs off on June toll increase ballot measure [Marin Independent Journal]
Toll hikes to officially make SF ballot [Curbed]

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Headlines for February 13, 2018

February 13, 2018 By Library

Pedestrians cross the street in a colorful crosswalk in San Jose.

SF residents support big bond to fix seawall, poll finds [San Francisco Chronicle]
Trump infrastructure plan fails to impress Bay Area officials [San Francisco Chronicle]
Bay Area transit and planning gurus blast Trump infrastructure plan [San Francisco Business Journal]
Trump takes aim at blue states in infrastructure plan: Some major transit projects are left fighting for scraps [Politico]
How Trump’s new budget threatens Sacramento’s streetcar future [Sacramento Bee]

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Headlines for February 12, 2018

February 12, 2018 By Library

Aerial of housing developments, waterways and green space in Solano County.

State lawmakers want to restore an urban renewal and affordable housing program. But it's complicated [Los Angeles Times]
San Franciscans show clear support for better public transit [San Francisco Examiner]
City wants in on plans for Dumbarton [San Mateo Daily Journal]
Proposed Bay Area bridge toll hikes could benefit Napa County projects [Napa Valley Register]
West Marin roads get federal funds for upgrades [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for February 9, 2018

February 9, 2018 By Library

A vintage black and white photo of the Eureka ferryboat on the water, shown at an angle from the front-right-hand side.

Chevron fights California cities' climate-change lawsuits with 'creative lawyering' [Los Angeles Times]
GrubHub drivers are independent contractors — not employees — under California law, judge rules [Los Angeles Times]
State regulators lower fees for Uber, Lyft as ride-hail business booms [San Francisco Examiner]
City planners green light housing project for students, faculty at Conservatory of Music [San Francisco Examiner]
Gilman roundabout plans take another step forward [Berkeleyside]

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Headlines for February 8, 2018

February 8, 2018 By Library

The front of a BART train and a sign that reads WELCOME TO WARM SPRINGS / SOUTH FREMONT, inside a BART station.

Robots Help Reduce Port Pollution — But They Also Steal Jobs [KQED]
Santa Rosa OKs housing zone in Wine Country high fire-risk area [San Francisco Chronicle]
Philadelphia Eagles parade transit plans draw plaudits, criticism [The Philadelphia Inquirer]
California Today: Traffic Is Terrible, but Californians Keep Buying Cars [New York Times]
California lawmaker wants all Uber, Lyft cars to be electric by 2028 [Los Angeles Times]

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Headlines for February 7, 2018

February 7, 2018 By Library

An aerial image of Foster City showing homes and trees.

While Oakland Is Worried About Getting Coal, Richmond Is Covered in It [East Bay Express]
Fewer Airbnbs means good news for SF; now address other short-term-rental problems [San Francisco Chronicle]
The Beautiful Bay Bridge Frank Lloyd Wright Never Got to Build [KQED]
Restoring a Bridge Lane to Ease a North Bay Commute Headache [KQED]
Weigh In on the Future of Bay Area Transportation [Sonoma County Gazette]

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Headlines for February 6, 2018

February 6, 2018 By Library

Four bicyclists ride in the Fagan Marsh State Marine Park in Napa County.

California on path to meet goal of 1.5 million electric cars, but charging stations lag behind [Mercury News]
Roadshow: High-income folks may not be eligible for carpool stickers [Mercury News]
Marin road projects listed for gas tax funds [Marin Independent Journal]
Editorial: Bridge lane study — better late than never [Marin Independent Journal]
Market for electric, folding bicycles surges in Sonoma, Marin counties [Sonoma Index-Tribune]

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Headlines for February 5, 2018

February 5, 2018 By Library

Cyclists and rollerbladers ride along the Embarcadero in San Francisco on a sunny day with the Bay Bridge in the background.

Island of Alameda weighing license-plate readers at entry and exit points [San Francisco Chronicle]
BART's brand-new cars take another trip to the repair yard [San Francisco Chronicle]
Google spin-off Waymo and Uber face off before jury as trade-secrets trial starts [East Bay Times]
Roadshow: Dropping El Camino bus plan draws cheers, jeers [Mercury News]
Roadshow: Few truckers follow 55-mph speed limit [Mercury News]

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Headlines for February 2, 2018

February 2, 2018 By Library

A bench sits in the foreground on a pier above the SF Bay in Berkeley, with the Sawtooth Building in the background on the left.

With storms skipping state, nearly half of California is back in a drought [San Francisco Chronicle]
Joby Aviation wins a $100M investment boost to get its flying cars off the ground [San Francisco Chronicle]
SFO saw record number of travelers in 2017 [San Francisco Chronicle]
Does the Bay Area mind-set mean natives get cable car discounts? [San Francisco Chronicle]
Twin Peaks Tunnel needs major work after century of service [San Francisco Chronicle]

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Headlines for February 1, 2018

February 1, 2018 By Library

A view of the West Span of the Bay Bridge from Marin, with San Francisco in the background.

New California legislation would make it easier to build projects that meet climate goals. But environmentalists don't like it [Los Angeles Times]
Muni bids farewell to traditional fareboxes, transfers [San Francisco Examiner]
Sausalito fears Fort Baker ferry plan will add tourists [Marin Independent Journal]
Roadshow: Need a REAL ID? Make an appointment with DMV [Mercury News]
Redwood City: Port activity breaks record [Mercury News]

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Headlines for January 31, 2018

January 31, 2018 By Library

A photo looking up at the blue/cloudy sky with the top of the Salesforce Tower, some of the exterior facade of the new Transbay Terminal, and the silhouette of some budding tree branches all in the foreground.

New self-driving race: grocery runs [San Francisco Chronicle]
First-ever self-driving delivery on public roads sees groceries dropped off in Bay Area [East Bay Times]
Silicon Valley would gain from higher bridge tolls [Mercury News]
"One-way" car sharing grows in the East Bay [KALW]
California on pace to meet goal of 1.5 million electric cars by 2025, new study says [Los Angeles Times]

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Headlines for January 30, 2018

January 30, 2018 By Library

The San Francisco skyline as seen from the bay coming from Oakland.

California water: Desalination projects move forward with new state funding [Mercury News]
Put a charge in California’s electric vehicle program [East Bay Times]
El Camino bus lane project peters out [Mercury News]
Deal for extra Marin ferry advances [Marin Independent Journal]
Golden Gate Ferry deploys Twitter for Larkspur parking pinch [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for January 29, 2018

January 29, 2018 By Library

The front of a BART train and a sign that reads WELCOME TO WARM SPRINGS / SOUTH FREMONT, inside a BART station.

Limit public speakers to 2 minutes? Citizen activists and Napa supervisors say 'no way' [Napa Valley Register]
Park in downtown Santa Rosa? It's now a lot easier to get a ticket [Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
Marin County plans 40 electric vehicle charging stations [Marin Independent Journal]
Marin agency seeks funds to study bus bypass lanes [Marin Independent Journal]
Roadshow: Second cellphone lot coming to San Jose airport [Mercury News]

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Headlines for January 26, 2018

January 26, 2018 By Library

A rushing river cuts through farmland in Napa County.

Rep. Barbara Lee to Skip State of the Union; Others in Bay Area Delegation Protesting [KQED]
BART board mulls variable parking rates, automated license plate readers [San Francisco Examiner]
SFMTA no longer plans to remove 17th Avenue Safeway stop [San Francisco Examiner]
Some EB I-80 ramps in Berkeley, and slow lane, to close through Saturday morning [Berkeleyside]
SamTrans may partner with Facebook on Dumbarton rail [Almanac]

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Headlines for January 25, 2018

January 25, 2018 By Library

The shores of the Bay Trail with an instructional display for a kayak and canoe launch.

Justice Dept Demands Sanctuary City Documents From California [Capital Public Radio]
Bridge toll hikes to pay for transportation improvements tossed to voters [San Francisco Chronicle]
Marin, Bay Area to vote on $3 toll hike on June ballot [Marin Independent Journal]
Toll hike measure on ballot [San Mateo Daily Journal]
Voters to decide whether to hike almost all Bay Area bridge tolls [ABC]

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Headlines for January 24, 2018

January 24, 2018 By Library

Bicyclists on Ford GoBikes ride past the Fox Theater in Oakland's Uptown district.

Observation decks proposed for old Bay Bridge piers [San Mateo Daily Journal]
Vote to increase tolls on Bay Area bridges by $3 happening today [ABC]
Regional Measure 3 set for a vote, aims to relieve traffic gridlock [Richmond Standard]
Bay Area Toll Authority Set to Vote to Place Regional Measure 3 on June Ballot [East County Today]
Marin supervisors consider electric bike use on trails [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for January 23, 2018

January 23, 2018 By Library

Bicyclists on Ford GoBikes ride past the Fox Theater in Oakland's Uptown district.

Stockton Gets Ready to Experiment With Universal Basic Income [KQED]
Wanted: SF Central Subway boss. Must be OK with tunnels [San Francisco Chronicle]
After renters complain, Piedmont puts restricted parking district on hold [East Bay Times]
Roadshow: Documents you need to get a “REAL ID” [Mercury News]
San Rafael cabbies face ouster from transit hub [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for January 22, 2018

January 22, 2018 By Library

The shores of the Bay Trail with an instructional display for a kayak and canoe launch.

Marin hike: Bay Trail path offers Air Force history and natural history [Marin Independent Journal]
Bay Bridge officials planning $18 million fishing pier to lure sightseers [San Francisco Chronicle]
Massive cost overruns threaten to derail the bullet train. Here's what has to change [Los Angeles Times]
As bridge toll hike vote looms, commuters reach for the brakes [Curbed]
Gas Tax repeal headed for ballot as money about to flow for road repairs [San Diego Union-Tribune]

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Headlines for January 19, 2018

January 19, 2018 By Library

A woman uses a Clipper card at a VTA ticket machine.

Berkeley disabled rights activist finds overdue spotlight in documentary ‘Hale’ [San Francisco Chronicle]
First train of BART’s new fleet gets the OK to start carrying passengers [East Bay Times]
BART ‘Fleet of the Future’ finally cleared to launch Friday [San Francisco Examiner]
Millions of dollars in changes in store for Richmond Bridge, but is it money well spent? [East Bay Times]
Roadshow: Millions of red reflector dots will be installed on state highways [Mercury News]

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Headlines for January 18, 2018

January 18, 2018 By Library

Houseboats on Richardson Bay.

Muir Woods, Alcatraz and other parkland likely to close in federal shutdown [San Francisco Chronicle]
As Measure T tax nears, Napa plans $41 million in city road work [Napa Valley Register]
Pizarro: VTA finally offers users a free ride with transfer [Mercury News]
Roadshow: El Camino repairs may be a year away [Mercury News]
Menlo Park: City OKs speed-calming experiment [Mercury News]

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Headlines for January 17, 2018

January 17, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of downtown San Jose.

State moves step closer to downsizing Delta tunnels project [Sacramento Bee]
To dismay of neighbors, SF will remove Muni stop near Safeway [San Francisco Examiner]
Agency adds Highway 37 to list of Solano transportation priorities [Fairfield Daily Republic]
Roadshow: Toll booths may get more crash support [Mercury News]
SMART’s Larkspur extension awaits $20M federal grant [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for January 16, 2018

January 16, 2018 By Library

Multifamily housing under construction in Sonoma County.

Plans for new building where 100-year-old evictee lived falter [Curbed]
Central Subway problems persist [San Francisco Examiner]
SFMTA board to vote on Bernal Heights residential parking permits with new restrictions [San Francisco Examiner]
Security contracts for Transbay Transit Center approved ahead of opening [San Francisco Examiner]
Highest number of Bay Area low-income bikeshare users are in SF [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for January 12, 2018

January 12, 2018 By Library

Houseboats on Richardson Bay.

Up to 43 people still missing in Montecito; dead include four children [Los Angeles Times]
A Tiny Tax Hike On People Who Bike To Work Helps Explain The Whole GOP Tax Law [Huffington Post]
New bike racks near Oakland firestorm memorial upset Rockridge residents [East Bay Times]
DMV to begin issuing ‘Real IDs,’ required for domestic flights beginning 2020 [East Bay Times]
Traffic relief nears for Richmond-San Rafael Bridge [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for January 11, 2018

January 11, 2018 By Library

Windswept bicycle commuters on the Berkeley ferry.

Tenants face 133 percent rent increase at Alameda condominium [East Bay Times]
Unpacking the Bay Area housing market: Why does the inventory keep shrinking and will prices ever (gulp) go down? [East Bay Times]
As Oakland evolves, its longtime farmers’ market adapts. Again. [San Francisco Chronicle]
MTC Partners With Scoop to Promote Carpooling [Mass Transit]
Roadshow: Drivers have trouble reading unlit highway signs [Mercury News]

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Headlines for January 10, 2018

January 10, 2018 By Library

A rushing river cuts through farmland in Napa County.

California State University maxes out, turns away more students than ever [San Francisco Chronicle]
$3 toll hike for Bay Area bridges nearly set for June ballot [San Francisco Chronicle]
Authorities consider toll hikes on seven Bay Area bridges [KVTU]
Roadshow: Much work remains on Highway 84 widening [Mercury News]
Muir Woods: Supervisors move to ban long buses from road [Marin Independent Journal]

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Headlines for January 9, 2018

January 9, 2018 By Library

Bicyclists on Ford GoBikes ride past the Fox Theater in Oakland's Uptown district.

2017 was costliest year ever in U.S. for weather, climate disasters [San Francisco Chronicle]
How to fix the Bay Area's nasty commute? Locals weigh in [San Francisco Chronicle]
Coming soon: Ford GoBike, LimeBike to add electric bicycles to their fleets [East Bay Times]
Roadshow: Concrete “dips” can send drivers airborne [Mercury News]
Two Marin doctors charged with riding bikes illegally, resisting arrest [Mercury News]

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Headlines for January 8, 2018

January 8, 2018 By Library

Multifamily housing under construction in Sonoma County.

Oroville Dam: Report places blame on decades of neglect, human error [Curbed]
California Bill Would Allow Unrestricted Housing by Transit, Solve State Housing Crisis [Slate]
In unprecedented move, D.C. Metro seeks to provide refunds for trips delayed 15 minutes or more [Washington Post]
California traffic fines prey on poor [Sacramento Bee]
‘Accelerated’ push to rehab cable cars puts expert carpenters in spotlight [San Francisco Examiner]

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Headlines for January 5, 2018

January 5, 2018 By Library

An aerial view of San Francisco's skyline between the Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building.

Trump administration targets recreational pot, placing thousands of marijuana businesses in California at risk [Los Angeles Times]
Proposed $3 toll hike moves closer to June ballot [Mercury News]
Roadshow: Will express and carpool lanes lead to driver revolution? [Mercury News]
Stinson Beach-Muir Beach Highway 1 section to reopen [Marin Independent Journal]
Napa Valley Wine Train may experiment with commuter car [Napa Valley Register]

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Headlines for January 4, 2018

January 4, 2018 By Library

Windswept bicycle commuters on the Berkeley ferry.

In 2040, all new cars sold in California would be emission-free, bill says [San Francisco Chronicle]
Bike advocates put their bodies on the line to protect riders [San Francisco Chronicle]
Walnut Creek moves to stabilize city parking fund [East Bay Times]
Cars with sensors steer new path in spotting pollution hot spots [Mercury News]
Roadshow: Wait three blinks before changing lanes [Mercury News]

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Headlines for January 3, 2018

January 3, 2018 By Library

Aerial of housing developments, waterways and green space in Solano County.

Roadshow: The emotional scars of witnesses to fatal crashes [Mercury News]
In auto industry home, Michigan tries to accommodate bikes [San Francisco Chronicle]
Car Sales to Top 90 Million Globally for First Time [Wall Street Journal]
Why Congress Can’t Help Caltrain [Harvard Political Review]
Last year was a big year for housing in California. Lawmakers aren’t done yet. [Sacramento Bee]

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Headlines for January 2, 2018

January 2, 2018 By Library

A rushing river cuts through farmland in Napa County.

Roadshow: New laws you need to know about in 2018 [Mercury News]
Roadshow: In 2018, be a thinker, use your blinker [Mercury News]
Roadshow: Readers continue to react to death of CHP officer [Mercury News]
Marin agency seeks views on Highway 37 improvements [Marin Independent Journal]
New panel formed to work solely on BART-ACE link [East Bay Times]

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Headlines for December 29, 2017

December 29, 2017 By Library

Aerial view of Marin County, the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

What you need to know to ride BART, Caltrain and Bay Area buses in the New Year [Mercury News]
Here are the 5 biggest changes coming to the Bay Area commute in 2018 [San Francisco Business Times]
Sunnyvale council says no thanks to VTA’s bus lane plan [Mercury News]
Roadshow: How to keep FasTrak transponders from coming loose [Mercury News]
Reminder: Muni is free and BART is open late New Year’s Eve [Curbed]

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Headlines for December 28, 2017

December 28, 2017 By Library

A view of San Francisco's skyline from the hills of Marin County.

Ride-sharing can reduce holiday-season traffic deaths [San Francisco Chronicle]
Roadshow: Death of CHP officer devastates readers [Mercury News]
Golden Gate Bridge gets security upgrade in past year [Marin Independent Journal]
BART fare increases start Jan. 1 [San Francisco Examiner]
Poll: Most Bay Area voters support Bay Bridge toll hike [ABC]

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Headlines for December 27, 2017

December 27, 2017 By Library

A view of the West Span of the Bay Bridge from Marin, with San Francisco in the background.

Golden Gate Bridge district bans cannabis ads on buses, ferries [San Francisco Examiner]
No smoking pot when driving or riding in car [Mercury News]
Roadshow: A new bridge across the bay? ‘No, no, no’ [Mercury News]
Roadshow: Christmas Day thanks due to these workers [Mercury News]
Roadshow: When the Highway 101 lanes in Palo Alto will reopen [Mercury News]

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Headlines for December 22, 2017

December 22, 2017 By Library

Bicyclists on Ford GoBikes ride past the Fox Theater in Oakland's Uptown district.

Poll: Marin supports toll hike for road, transit projects [Marin Independent Journal]
Concerns over rider safety prompt major overhaul for Taraval Street [SF Gate]
Repeal the new gas tax? California says ‘Yes!’ Bay Area voters say, ‘No way!’ [San Jose Mercury News]
Study: 298 lives could have been saved with speed control technology [San Jose Mercury News]
With deduction evaporating, more California homeowners pay property taxes early [SF Gate]

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"The Nobility of Public Service" – MTC Commissioners Honor the Late San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee

December 21, 2017 By Chirag Rabari

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee

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The late San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee was honored at yesterday's MTC Commission meeting with a moment of silence and resolution of appreciation.

In the below video, MTC Commission Chair Jake Mackenzie reads the posthumous resolution of appreciation while commissioner and Mayor of Oakland Libby Schaaf as well as commissioner and Mayor of San Jose Sam Liccardo offer remembrances for their departed friend. Schaaf and Liccardo both emphasized Lee's commitment to regionalism, his dedication to public service, his humanity and decency, and his sense of humor.

Schaaf's comments start at the 22:58 mark and Liccardo's comments start at 24:04. Read More

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Headlines for December 21, 2017

December 21, 2017 By Library

A windmill and the rolling hills of Alameda County.

Morning commute by bus offers new outlook [SF Gate]
East County eBART project could be completed by May 2018 [The Press]
A multi-billion-dollar ‘mega measure’ to fix Bay Area traffic heading your way [Vallejo Times Herald]
Pittsburg students enjoying new buildings thanks to bond revenue [East Bay Times]
Google proposes big Sunnyvale project where thousands could work [East Bay Times]