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Fresno County sales tax initiative falls apart; Sacramento lowers some speed limits; Sonoma gives commuters gift cars for shifting to sustainable modes; More

By Melanie Curry

8:23 AM PDT on August 16, 2024

A complete street in Sacramento. Photo by Melanie Curry/Streetsblog Melanie Curry/Streetsblog

A cautionary tale: Push for a sales tax initiative in Fresno County falls apart (Fresnoland)
City of Sacramento takes advantage of new laws to lower speed limits on some streets (Sacramento Bee)
CA administration proposes delaying monitoring of oil leaks near homes (CalMatters)
Sonoma County is giving gift cards to commuters who shift to sustainable modes (Mass Transit)
San Diego transit hub spruced up with artwork (Mass Transit)
San Jose converted a hotel into student housing (SF Chronicle)

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