Damien Newton
Report: California Needs A Stable Rail Funding Plan
“(Against Patchwork Framework) is not a specific proposal on where this funding should come from. It’s more about how we fund transit and how we allocate the money that we do have. In a post-pandemic reality, and a federal government that is not helpful, there’s still a lot we can do,” explains Adriana Rizzo.
Today’s Headlines
We copied the headlines stack on ICE raids/protests in LA, but there's a lot of other news too.
More Low Speed Fail from Trump on High Speed Rail in CA
Is it newsworthy to report every time Donald Trump threatens High Speed Rail?
CTC Commissioners Face Test Next Week: Can They Push Back on Wasteful Highway Funding
“Highway expansions and car-dependent planning are driving up the cost of living for Californians,” said Hana Creger of The Greenlining Institute. “While state leaders pour billions into widening roads, everyday people are paying the price—through longer commutes, rising transportation costs, and communities pushed further from jobs, schools, and services.”
Wednesday’s Headlines
Between Trump, Oil Money, Transit Cuts, Highway Expansion, Delayed Safety Projects...this headline stack is downright depressing.
Monday’s Regular Headlines
Tragedy in Sacramento DOESN'T lead to safety fixes and many more headlines from up and down the Golden State.
California And Ten Other Friends Go to Battle with Trump Over EV’s
The plaintiffs in the suit are California, Colorado, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.