Melanie Curry
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Governor Newsom Has an Opportunity to Bring Balance to the California Transportation Commission
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Three openings on the commission could bring a new perspective to major transportation funding decisions
Bill Would Make State Highways–Which Are Often City Streets–Accommodate All Users
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Senator Wiener's S.B. 127 would shift Caltrans' focus to safety for everyone, not just for car drivers
Newsom’s State Budget Connects Housing Needs and Transportation Funding
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But details are a bit murky
Bike, Pedestrian, and Transit Projects Garner Top Engineering Awards
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As do a fish rescue facility, a water treatment facility, seismic retrofits, a power transmission line...and a parking plaza
At Last, New Rules Are Final: Car Delay Is (Sometimes) NOT an Environmental Impact
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After more than five years of discussion and delay—and long after the construction of the stadium it was attached to—S.B. 743's rules on measuring environmental impacts from transportation have been adopted
Active Transportation Program Cycle 4: With More Money, Staff Recommends Fewer, Larger Projects
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More transformational projects could bring larger mode shifts, complete gaps in networks; but many high-scoring projects were left out.
Transformative Climate Communities Grants Announced
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The Strategic Growth Council today awarded two implementation grants and four planning grants to communities around the state to encourage and assist in community-led efforts to plan for community resilience in the face of climate change.
Oakland, Mill Valley Recognized as Bicycle Friendly Communities
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Oakland received gold-level recognition, the highest recognition awarded this year. Mill Valley, which applied for the first time this year, won one of the ten Silver-level awards.
All California Transit Vehicles Must Be Zero Emission by 2040
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California Air Resources Board pass regulation while recognizing need for incentives, funding, technical assistance, infrastructure to help agencies transition to clean vehicles
Sacramento City Council Passes a Citywide TOD Ordinance
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City removes required parking minimums and restricts car-oriented uses near its light rail stations.
Sacramento Is Reworking its Bus Network
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Sacramento transit planners asked residents about their needs and preferences, and discussed the trade-offs. Now they've put out a draft proposal for a new, higher-frequency bus network.
Early Legislative Roundup: A New Session Begins
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Some bills introduced in the new session's first week provide a glimpse into what legislators are thinking about, and what issues they plan to work on over the next two years.