ZOOM CALL: Experts See Opportunities in Biden Highway Plan
Transportation leaders believe President Biden’s $2-trillion infrastructure bill will finally get states to stop splurging federal dollars on freeway projects and emissions-enabling concrete superstructures that carve up cities.
April 29, 2021
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April 29, 2021
Today’s Headlines
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April 28, 2021
“Seamless and Resilient Bay Area Transit Act” Passes Assembly Transportation Committee
One step closer to a Seamless Bay Area.
April 28, 2021
Bill to Decriminalize “Jaywalking” Sails Through Assembly Transportation Committee
A.B. 1238 heads to the Assembly floor for final passage before heading to the State Senate.
April 27, 2021
Q&A with Assemblyman Marc Berman Over Legislation to Change VTA
Following the recommendations of a 2019 Santa Clara County Grand Jury Report, Assemblymember Marc Berman introduced legislation earlier this year that would dramatically remake the Board of Directors for the Valley Transit Authority (VTA).
April 27, 2021
New Traffic Model Predicts How New Developments Will Affect Walkers
A new traffic forecasting model may soon give cities the tools they need to project how a proposed development will impact a pedestrian’s ability to get around — and rethink their decision if the stuff they want to build discourages people from walking.
April 27, 2021
Today’s Headlines
California loses Congressional seat after redistricting (SacBee) San Jose considers repealing minimum parking requirements. (East Bay Times) Sharks oppose downtown San Jose Village over parking (EastBayTimes) Wells will start going dry in Central Valley this summer (Fresno Bee) California poised for hellish fire season (LAT) Opinion: San Diego region moving too slow on Climate Change … Continued
April 27, 2021
SGV Connect 80 – Catching Up with Foothill Transit
This is a regular check-in about the agency's efforts to provide access to vaccinations, the rollout of its electric double-decker bus fleet, and how a transit agency can celebrate poetry month.
April 23, 2021
Today’s Headlines
Driver Crashes Through Wall, Kills People, Lands Car in Pool…Homeowner on the Hook for Repairs (OC Register) Recall Newsom? Chances of Success Plummet as State Rebounds… (Union-Tribune) …But Will Pain of Closures Be Enough? (SacBee) Buttigieg Talks Bike Lanes, Green Space, Reducing Role of Cars (SFChron) More on ‘Link21’ Regional Transit Plans (SFBizTimes) CAL AG … Continued
March 19, 2021