Legislative Update: Scooters, Speed Limits, and Parking
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The California legislative clock is ticking down to August 31.
Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about State Capitol Updates
Bill to Increase Use of Zero-Emission Vehicles Could Credit Uber, Lyft for Bike Miles
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This bill could give Uber and Lyft a strong interest in making bike-share successful and encouraging its use--and could also motivate them to support cities in improving bike infrastructure to get more people riding them.
CA Bill No Longer Redefines E-scooters, But Removes Helmet Requirements for Over-18
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After being amended in the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee last week, the e-scooter bill A.B. 2989 has been reduced a single change in the vehicle code, regarding wearing helmets.
Gas Tax Repeal Would Be a Disaster, Say Cities
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Cities, counties, and transit agencies say that S.B. 1, for the first time, gives them a reliable funding stream for maintenance and repair.
Bill to Change the Way California Sets Speed Limits Slows Down
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Laura Friedman's bill now calls for a task force to study why California has such a counterintuitive method for setting speed limits.
Legislative Update: Tracking Some of California’s Housing Bills
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The elephant in the housing legislation room is S.B. 827, but there are many other housing bills in the works.