Damien Newton
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Quick-Build Legislation Makes It Through the Assembly
Following the success of Quick-Build projects in Santa Monica, their Assemblymember wants to allow them on state highways.
Friday’s Headlines
Tear your eyes away from the political drama and peep at these headlines
California’s Enviro and Smart Growth Leaders to CTC – Don’t Use Congestion Relief Funds for Highway Expansion
Our concerns about these projects relate to their inconsistency with the Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI), their likelihood to significantly increase driving, their environmental, climate, and displacement impacts, and their conflicts with California’s climate and equity goals...
Wednesday’s Headlines
It's a diverse set of news stories today. Grab a coffee and take a seat...
Tuesday’s Headlines
Hooray for Ebike vouchers, Community benches, transit centers at LAX and boo for a bunch of other stuff.
Commentary: Illinois’ Transit Funding Flop Should Be Cautionary Tale for CA
Not funding transit agencies' basic operating needs is a political loser in any state.
Monday’s Headlines
Expanding and reopening rail service across the state even as Gav's budget threatens operations.
SGV Connect 136: Here Comes the Olympics
What to the Olympics hold for the San Gabriel Valley in 2028? Damien talks with Alissa Walker, co-host of the L.A. Podcast and editor of Torched.
