Damien Newton
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Damien is the executive director of the Southern California Streets Initiative which publishes Santa Monica Next, Streetsblog Los Angeles, Streetsblog San Francisco, Streetsblog California and Longbeachize.
The Little Engine That Could (Crash) and the Toxic Trickle Down Effect
We've all seen the movie. The multi-car train runs peacefully through mountains and valleys, puffing smoke. In the passenger cars, people eat, play cards,...
Leg. and Gov. Avoid Transit Fiscal Cliff. High Speed Rail Funding Steady, Active Transportation Remains Diminished
Flanked by members of the SEIU transit union, Scott Wiener (D-SF), the Chair of the Senate Budget Committee, announced a state budget deal from the Capitol Rose...
Caltrans Deletes Presentation from Website with Uncomfortable Truth About NorCal Highway Widening
In a move reminiscent of the federal purge of useful information from the internet earlier this year, Caltrans has deleted a presentation from its...
Report: California Needs A Stable Rail Funding Plan
California’s ability to grow and modernize its rail network is hampered by inconsistent funding from the state which makes planning rail projects or multi-project...
More Low Speed Fail from Trump on High Speed Rail in CA
Just over two weeks ago, USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy announced the findings of a “compliance review” the federal government completed on the California High Speed Rail...
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Governor Signs Major Changes to CEQA to Cheers from YIMBYs, Jeers from Environmental Groups
Note: Assemblymember Rick Zbur and Senator Ben Allen, Santa...
Santa Monica Public Library launches Community Mapping survey
The following is a submission from the City of...
Santa Monica and West Hollywood Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement Programs Start Today
The following article is also found at Streetsblog Los...
New Rules for BBB Go Into Effect Today: Drivers Can Deny Rides to Repeat Offenders
The following is a press release from the City...