Damien Newton
Legislation to Streamline Environmental Review for Transit, Bike, and Ped Projects Passes Assembly
Assembly passed SB 71, but delayed a vote on Wiener's more controversial legislation, SB 79.
SB 63, Which Allows for a Bay Area Transit Ballot Measure, Clears Last Hurdle Before Final Vote
More oversight for the funds created was the key to get SB 63 to the Assembly Floor.
Monday’s Headlines
Philly's transit crisis wasn't a warning for mess coming to Bay Area, it was a spoiler.
SGV Connect Podcast: Reclaimers in Housing
This episode features two reclaimers who took a deal with HACLA rather than face eviction. One is safely housed with her family. The other is still seeking a permanent roof.
Friday’s Headlines
While LA's legislators seek to horde Cap-and-Trade, SF's are just trying to keep the trains running.
L.A.’s Legislators Want Most Cap-and-Trade Funds for Southland
With the session ending next week, L.A.'s 11th hour demands leaves reauthorization in jeopardy.
Thursday’s Headlines
Bad news on rail projects from LA/San Bernadino and (of course) DC. At least we'll get to the bottom of that Tesla Autopilot crash.