Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Freeways

OCTA and Caltrans are accepting public comment on design alternatives for a segment of the I-405 between I-5 and SR-55. The no-build option (TOP) would keep the roadway as is, with one high-occupancy vehicle (HOV)
lane and four general purpose (GP) lanes
in each direction; the second option (MIDDLE) maintains the HOV lane, and adds a general purpose lanes and one auxiliary lane in each direction;
the third option (BOTTOM) includes one HOV lane and six GP lanes in each direction. Image: OCTA

Caltrans, OCTA to Host Public Hearing on Proposed I-405 Widening

By Kristopher Fortin | Dec 4, 2017 | No Comments

OCTA is considering widening the I-405 through Irvine. Its EIR says that would not have any environmental impact.

This graphic from NHTSA tells you how many people were killed in motor vehicle collisions last year, but says very little about the systemic causes of America's abysmal traffic safety record.

America Hasn’t Seen a Spike in Traffic Deaths This Bad in 50 Years

By Angie Schmitt | Oct 11, 2017 | No Comments

America's traffic safety record is going from bad to worse -- and federal transportation officials aren't speaking up about it.

Why Peak Period Road Pricing Is Fair

By Joe Cortwright | Oct 2, 2017 | No Comments

Peak hour car commuters in Portland have incomes almost double those who travel by transit, bike, and foot.

Which travel mode produces more greenhouse gas emissions? Photo by Michael Sacuskie

FHWA Reinstates Clean Air Rule for Transportation

By Melanie Curry | Sep 25, 2017 | 17 Comments

The rule requires states to track greenhouse gas emissions from on-road vehicles on the national highway system and establish targets for reducing them. It's only a start--yet the federal government is fighting even that.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler (blond, with glasses), is stumping for a half-billion-dollar highway project. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The Mayor of Portland Is Cheerleading for a Highway Expansion

By Angie Schmitt | Sep 18, 2017 | No Comments

What a colossal disappointment from Ted Wheeler.

A man bikes east on Anaheim St. above the 710. Photos by Brian Addison.

710 Proposal Would Create Further Ped/Bike Danger for West & North Long Beach

By Brian Addison | Aug 2, 2017 | No Comments

Widening the southern 710 Freeway is not going to help Long Beach pedestrians and cyclists.