Mandatory helmet law gutted. Now what?
Good news out of Sacramento: S.B. 192, Senator Liu’s disastrous law mandating helmets and reflective gear for bicyclists, was gutted thanks to strong backlash from bicycle advocates across…
Read MoreGovernor Brown vetoes SB 1151, a bipartisan school zone safety bill
Last Friday, Governor Brown vetoed SB 1151, a bill that would have increased traffic fines in school zones and used these funds for active transportation investments. The bill…
Read MoreGeorgia lawmakers backpedal on bill requiring cyclists to register bikes and obtain license
A recent piece of legislation proposed by Georgia Representative Carl Rogers requiring cyclists to register their bike with the state (and obtain a license) managed to inspire enough…
Read MoreSan Francisco ponders mileage based tax for drivers
In a move that’s sure to raise privacy concerns and spark paranoia among Bay Area residents, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is exploring the idea of implementing a mileage…
Read MoreMetropolitan Transportation Commission votes down “Free Muni for Youth” campaign
Remember when we said the bright spot in the new San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) budget was a pilot program that would provide low-income children with free…
Read MoreCalifornia relaxes texting while driving laws, other states may not follow suit
Beginning next year, texting while driving will be legal in California…as long as you keep your hands off the phone. On Friday, July 13th, Gov. Jerry Brown signed…
Read MoreWhy Pedestrian Safety Matters: A Look at the Numbers that Shape San Francisco’s Streets
Much has already been written about the cuts to pedestrian related projects in the new Federal Transportation Bill. Fortunately, there are still people out there actively campaigning for…
Read MoreSenate Transportation & Housing Committee unanimously approves 3-foot passing bill
Senate Bill 1464, which would require drivers to give bicyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing from behind, was approved by the Senate Transportation and Housing…
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