Driving Deeper into the Climate Crisis: Who Gets Priority on Our Streets?

An increasing body of evidence shows that private Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft are either shifting transit riders into cars or inducing new car trips which ultimately increases greenhouse gas emissions in the Bay Area. To combat this, the Bay Area needs an ambitious policy and investment agenda that emphasizes public solutions, funds community-identifed transportation needs over corporate experiments in mobility services, and prioritizes residents’ right to the city and its streets for public transit, walking, and biking. Key components of this policy would include revenue from progressive funding sources, regulation that addresses the problems caused by significant increases in car traffic, and right of way that prioritizes access to our city streets for all residents of differing abilities.