Damien Newton
Recent Posts
Will A.B. 371 Help Keep Sidewalks Safe or Kill Micromobility (or Both)?
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What those costs would be to the micromobility providers can be estimated, but not guaranteed, because no insurance company offers insurance at those rates to bike and scooter share companies.
San Mateo City Council Moves Forward with Bike Lane Project Despite Local Misgivings
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Last week in a 3-2 vote, the San Mateo City Council voted to move forward with a painted bike-lanes and a pair of bicycle boulevards that will provide needed bicycle lane connections throughout the North Central community and remove over 200 spaces of on-street parking.
SGV Connect 90 – Changes to Garvey Ave in Monterey Park
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Jennifer Tang and Edwin Sun give an update on the project and discuss some of the challenges advocating for a better project on Garvey Avenue in Monterey Park.
Ventura Ballot Measure Would Crack Down on ‘Antiquated’ Oil Drilling Permits
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"With these old permits, an oil company could drill or frack a well next to our homes with as little environmental review as building a gazebo or a shed."
Streetsblog Q & A: SF Transit Riders’ Vinita Goyal
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We were happy to catch back up with her after her appointment for this Streetsblog Q and A.
California’s Power to Regulate Tailpipe Emissions Will Be Restored
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“We welcome the Biden Administration’s expected move to recognize our authority to continue setting the pace with bold policies, investments and partnerships to clean the air and accelerate the global zero-emission vehicle transition,” Newsom said.
New Portantino Legislation Would Force Better Transportation Planning in California Cities
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“There is no denying it, California needs safer streets,” stated Portantino.
San Diego County Ponders a VMT Tax, with a Twist
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This tax, if approved, wouldn’t cover all of the SANDAG region, but would provide a steady revenue stream for its urban center.
Piloting a Gentler, Helpful Response to Non-Emergency 911 Calls Involving Unhoused Angelenos
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In pilot areas - Venice and Hollywood - CIRCLE response teams are responding to 911 calls regarding unhoused individuals - including wellbeing checks, loitering, indecent exposure, noise disturbances, and needle disposal
Three Recalls Rejected on the Westside
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It's common to have a high rate of rejected signatures when the person collecting them is paid per signature gathered, regardless of whether the signatures are ultimately found to be valid
Give Yourself a New Year’s Gift: Sign-Up for the SGV Connect Newsletter
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Trust us, it's great!
Pasadena Transit Adds Route H Shuttle for Rides to the Huntington
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Pasadena Transit will operate a new shuttle route to connect the Huntington Library to the Gold Line Station at Sierra Madre Villa