Sean Noonan
“Smart Freeways” Use the Same Dumb Approach
A new pilot project is now underway along an eight-mile stretch of northbound Interstate 15 (I-15) between Temecula and Murrieta in Riverside County. Described by backers as a “smart freeway,” the $33 million project aims to ease congestion through real-time traffic management, using sensors, ramp meters, and coordinated system controls along the corridor.
June 11, 2026
Op/Ed: CEQA Reform Bill Will Get Final Assembly Hearing on Wednesday
"...it is my interpretation that AB 2059 would allow for new roads, highways, and other transportation projects to occur that would not occur under the current VMT framework..."
May 11, 2026
Winners and Losers in California’s VMT-Based CEQA System
An urban planner ranks the winners and losers in the state's VMT system.
February 17, 2026
Op/Ed: Why Affordable Housing Doesn’t Offset Vehicle Miles Traveled
Affordable, senior, and supportive housing advances critical equity and housing goals. However....
January 14, 2026