Today's News Roundup

Design teams make their trek on the walkway of the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge as the sun sets. — Design teams make their trek at sunset on the walkway of the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in Alameda County.

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Karl Nielsen

Local News Matters

BART could void most of $40 million contract over possible conflicts of interest with engineering firm
Mercury News

Many drivers like double carpool lanes on 101: Roadshow
Marin Independent Journal

Marin officials rethink San Rafael traffic lane closure
Marin Independent Journal

Editorial: Reducing train-caused traffic problems in San Rafael would be victory for SMART
Marin Independent Journal

George Russell: How to make the train-crossing wait more interesting
The Oaklandside

How bad are Oakland’s roads? AC Transit drivers have stories to tell
San Jose Spotlight

Bay Area poll shows support for high-speed rail
San Jose Spotlight

San Jose makes slow progress on most dangerous streets
Mercury News

Construction of $34 million parking garage near Dublin BART to begin in August
SF Gate

Prepare for no Wi-Fi: I’ve ridden Amtrak across California, and these are my tips for traveling long distances by train
San Francisco Chronicle

More speed limit reductions on the way for these S.F. street corridors
Mercury News

Editorial: What is BART trying to hide with obstruction of auditor?
San Mateo Daily Journal

Resistance is fierce for Senate Bill 9 duplex law
San Francisco Chronicle

Here’s how much homes cost per square foot in the Bay Area’s 10 biggest cities
Mercury News

Livermore affordable housing lawsuit headed for appeals court
Marin Independent Journal

Marin officials discuss options for affordable housing shortage
Berkeleyside

Developer pitches 3 buildings in South Berkeley, big downtown projects open
The Oaklandside

Home Depot or housing? Residents push back on proposal for giant Rockridge lot
San Francisco Examiner

San Francisco plans to purchase 200 units to house homeless families
KQED

California Bill Would Boost Renter Tax Credit for First Time in 40 Years
Mercury News

San Francisco Bay restoration bolstered by $53 million federal influx
NPR

Green infrastructure helps cities with climate change. So why isn't there more of it?
Fairfield Daily Republic

Solano taking bird’s eye view of added habitat lands, risk to Travis, area aviators
San Mateo Daily Journal

South City aiming for carbon neutrality