Tuesday’s Headlines
Another study says the best way to cut emissions is to cut driving; Fresno County's new General Plan would invite more driving; Why do firefighters oppose safe streets? More
8:32 AM PST on February 27, 2024
- Study: Cutting the amount of driving by cars and trucks is the best way to limit emissions from transportation (ITDP)
- Fresno County’s new General Plan opens the door to more sprawl, ignores state climate goals (Fresnoland)
- San Diego airport transit link needs more study, according to feds (Fox5)
- After decades of environmental problems, Pomona will finally update its zoning code (LA Public Press)
- Plans for a new San Rafael transit center moving along (Marin IJ)
- Oakland falls way behind on its repaving plan (Oaklandside)
- Billionaires throw in a train idea to make their new California city idea more palatable (Fast Company)
- Why do firefighters oppose safe streets? (California Planning & Development Report)
- Tax breaks mean that big box stores don’t provide much benefit to the local economy (Time)
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