Felony trafficking charges for Tempe bike thieves

Published February 13, 2014 / by Richard Masoner / 2 Comments on Felony trafficking charges for Tempe bike thieves

In the United States, bike theft is a low risk risk crime with minimal consequences. Even when bike thieves are caught by police, it’s usually catch and release for the alleged criminal because of overcrowded jails and an overburdened justice system. Police in Tempe, Arizona and at Arizona State University have been targeting the problem […]

California legislator proposes new rules for vehicular cell phone use

Published February 12, 2014 / by Richard Masoner / 1 Comment on California legislator proposes new rules for vehicular cell phone use

California Assembly member Jim Frazier (D-Antioch) yesterday introduced a bill to increase education on cell phone use and stiffen penalties for those who are caught using a cell phone while driving. AB 1646 would make these changes to California Vehicle Code: Add questions about the dangers of using a mobile device while driving to the […]

A U.S. history of jaywalking

Published February 12, 2014 / by Richard Masoner / 2 Comments on A U.S. history of jaywalking

I’ve mentioned several times that jaywalking is a relatively new term in the American English lexicon and the result deliberate and concerted effort by the motor and oil industries to criminalize what was once considered a perfectly civilized practice: using the public street as a public thoroughfare available for all users. BBC U.S. correspondent Aiden […]

73 year old cyclist killed near Watsonville

Published February 12, 2014 / by Richard Masoner / 6 Comments on 73 year old cyclist killed near Watsonville

CHP reported a 73 year old man lost his life when he collided with a Pontiac SUV Tuesday afternoon on Salinas Road near Lewis Road in Pajaro, California. Pajaro is the small Monterey County community across the Pajaro River from Watsonville.

San Jose: Lower Guadalupe River trail detours next week

Published February 11, 2014 / by Richard Masoner / Leave a Comment

The Santa Clara Valley Water District will close portions of the Guadalupe River Trail from February 18 to February 21, 2014 to remove non-native vegetation. The east side of the trail will be closed between 8:30 AM and 3 PM on Tuesday, February 18 between the Green Island Bridge and Trimble Road. This means commuters […]

Politics of transportation and public health

Published February 11, 2014 / by Richard Masoner / 2 Comments on Politics of transportation and public health

South Bay and Peninsula: a meeting to discuss transportation and public health. Rollcoll reports on a meeting between the Partnership for Active Transportation with with House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Chairman Tom Petri (R-Wis) today. This Partnership was formed in 2012 to link the efforts of transportation organizations such as Rails-To-Trail […]

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