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Damien Newton

Recent Posts

Take Our Survey and Tell Us What You Think

By Roger Rudick and Damien Newton | Apr 21, 2020 | No Comments
Every now and again, Streetsblog likes to get a sense of who reads our publication

Activism from Your Couch: Three Projects in Silicon Valley Taking Comments Online

By Damien Newton | Apr 9, 2020 | No Comments
Colma's El Camino Real Project, Sunnyvale and San Mateo County's Active Transportation Plans
Image via Santa Clara County.
This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

Interview: VTA Chair Cindy Chavez on the Agency’s Response to COVID-19

By Damien Newton | Mar 31, 2020 | No Comments
"All these decisions we have to make…they’re tradeoffs," Chavez laments. "There’s no better way to say it."
BART is stopping at 9 p.m., due to a huge  drop in revenue. Streetsblog/Rudick
This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

“Faster Bay Area” Hits the Brakes

By Damien Newton and Roger Rudick | Mar 23, 2020 | No Comments
Mega ballot measure put on hold over coronavirus concerns

San Mateo County Active Transportation Plan Draft Recommendations Now Online

By Damien Newton | Mar 18, 2020 | No Comments
As County cancels meetings during Coronavirus closures, staff urges people to check out website and leave comments

Taking the Lead on Protecting Low-Income and Unhoused Residents During Coronavirus Crisis

By Damien Newton | Mar 16, 2020 | No Comments
Washing stations, eviction bans, paid leave, continuing school meals--city and state governments are working on a patchwork of protections for people affected by a cancelled economy.
Image via Affordable SJ

Endorsement: San Jose’s Measure E Will Help Housing and Homeless Crises

By Damien Newton | Feb 20, 2020 | No Comments
Vote Yes
Small towns outside of the city, yes. But most urbanists probably still wouldn't want to live in this kind of sprawl, even in a pandemic. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Transit Housing Bill, SB50, Fails for Second Time in Two Days

By Roger Rudick and Damien Newton | Jan 30, 2020 | No Comments
There was one last chance to push it through, but Wiener couldn't get the votes

A Bad Year for Traffic Deaths in San Jose, But the City Has a Plan for 2020

By Damien Newton | Jan 23, 2020 | No Comments
City Hopes "Quick-Build' Can Fix Most Dangerous City Streets in Next Five Years

MTC Wants Your Thoughts on Express Lanes on I-880

By Damien Newton | Dec 17, 2019 | No Comments
Chime in on how to run the new toll lanes, an early try at congestion pricing

Streetsblog Needs Your Support

By Damien Newton | Dec 3, 2019 | No Comments
So what does 2020 hold for the Bay Area? We don't know, but we look forward to finding out and delivering the news you need to be the best-informed citizen advocate that you can.
University Circle, where the US 101 meets University Avenue in the southern end of East Palo Alto. Photo: Wikipedia.

Don’t Believe the Hype, Congestion Pricing Isn’t Coming to East Palo Alto Anytime Soon

By Damien Newton | Nov 7, 2019 | No Comments
But the City Is Considering Some Progressive Fixes to the University Ave Traffic Mess
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