Car Noise Stokes Heart Attacks
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Researchers in New Jersey link traffic racket to cardiovascular disease and cardiac episodes, proving again that it's death, not redemption, that's beneath a dirty hood.
Why Lithium Mining For EV Batteries Should Be Our ‘Absolute Last Resort’
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"We can't mine our way out of the climate crisis," one activist said.
What Should the Air Resources Board Study?
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An opportunity to help shape California Air Resources Board's research priorities - and provide ideas for future research projects
Today’s Headlines
| | No Comments- Van Ness BRT Getting High Marks (CBSLocal)
- Muni Modernization Program (MassTransit)
- Officials Tried to Hide BART Extension Costs (EastBayTimes)
- What’s on the June Ballot? (SFChron)
- Where Sea Level Rise Can’t be Fought (SFExaminer)
- Biking to the Rosie the Riveter Museum (EastBayTimes)
- Report Supports Howard Terminal for Baseball Stadium (CBSLocal)
- Norm Mineta Obit (CBSLocal)
- Underrated Bay Area Landmarks (SFChron)
- More on That Old Film of Market Street (ModernMet)
- Letters: Fremont Teacher Taught Reckless (EastBayTimes)
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Q&A: E.R. Doctor Reflects on Traffic Violence and the J.F.K. Victory
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"I have seen too many injuries on J.F.K., injuries that are totally preventable," he told the Board of Supervisors. "Since J.F.K. was closed to cars I've seen a substantial decrease in those injuries."
Commentary: Reject Reckless Drivers from Leadership
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It's not enough to denounce the act; one must also stigmatize and reject the perpetrators.
NYC Official Under Fire for Questioning Benefits and Equity of Transit
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We always assume more transit means more equity. But a progressive planning commissioner apparently disagrees, sparking quite a conversation.
Mass. Governor Developing E-Bike Incentive Program
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The Baker administration wants to help more Bay State residents purchase electric pedal-assist bicycles.
Today’s Headlines
| | No Comments- Wind-Blown Sand Moots Great Highway/Walkway Debate (SFChron)
- More on Muni Fares (KTVU)
- Repair Costs for Stern Grove Rise (SFChron)
- Bike to Wherever Days (ContraCostaHerald)
- Berkeley Police to do Some Double-Parking Enforcement (Berkeleyside)
- Dry Spell in Housing Applications? (SFChron)
- Letters: Keeping Cyclists Alive is Inconvenient (EastBayTimes)
- Letters: Targeted Traffic Enforcement Doesn’t Work (EastBayTimes)
- Letters: Cars are Now Banned from Golden Gate Park? (SFChron1, SFChron2)
- Commentary: Berkeley Marina Plan Threatens Cesar Chavez Park? (Berkeleyside)
- Commentary: Renewable Gas/’Natural’ Gas is a Sham (SFExaminer)
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New Electric Citi Bike Has Better Batteries
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It may not quite be double the fun, but the new generation of Citi Bike electric bikes has a battery that can at least double the range.
Safety Billboards May Cause 17K Crashes A Year
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Such signs are provoking a conversation among advocates about the limits of on-road safety messages more broadly.
This Week: SPUR Social, Smart City Cycling, Ballots and Brews
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Here is a list of events this week.