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.

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CalBike: Enforce Existing Laws, Don’t Create New Nuisance Ones

Earlier this week, Streetsblog reported on Assembly Bill 1942, also known as the E-Bike Accountability Act, introduced by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda). As part of...

City Releases Draft Framework, Another Survey, for Santa Monica Airport Great Park

The City of Santa Monica has released a Draft Framework Diagram for the future Great Park that will replace the Santa Monica Airport when...

Eyes on the Street…Errr….Beach Path: Bridge Connecting SaMo to Will Rogers Beach/Palisades Is Reopened

In May 2023, local officials celebrated a major milestone when a new dedicated two-way bike and pedestrian path opened, closing a long-standing gap between...

New E-Bike Legislation That Includes Mandatory License Plates Panned by Bike Safety Advocates

California lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill 1942, also known as the E-Bike Accountability Act, as part of the 2025-26 legislative session. Sponsored by Assemblymember Rebecca...

SMRR, Unite Here, Cloverfield Commons Prepare for Signature Gathering Effort for Airport -> Park/Housing Ballot Measure

Supporters of a controversial proposed ballot measure that would allow up to 3,000 units of housing to be built on the current site of...

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Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar

Waymos — the driverless taxis that operate in many...

Kool Happenings: The Tale of Three Women Who Saved the Babies and The Great Rewind

In the late 70s, when I first became involved...

Mayor Karen Bass Outlines Her Metro Agenda including Fare Free Transit, Bus Lanes

Image: Mayor Bass speaking at Metro's State of the...

Report: Waymo Cars Mean Way Mo’ Traffic

Given the ongoing discussions of Waymos and their use...
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