Bill to Streamline Transit, Bike, Pedestrian Projects Sails Through to the Governor
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It's a tiny beginning towards balancing the scales between car travel and cleaner, more sustainable modes.
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Bill That Would Have Crushed Bike and Scooter-Share Amended
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AB 1268 would have made e-scooter-share and e-bike-share companies functionally uninsurable — until advocates successfully pressured California to amend the controversial bill.
This Bill Could Kill Bike and Scooter Share in California
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Assembly Bill 1286 would functionally ban scooters, e-bikes and other electric-assist modes from the road — if advocates don't speak up.
Legislative Update: Deadlines under COVID Pressures
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Today is the last day to amend bills in Sacramento. August 31 is the last day to reconcile bills in both houses. The legislative agenda has been pared to the bone, but pressure is high to get some kind of housing fixes passed. While the Judicial Council removed its moratorium on evictions during COVID, leaving […]
Legislative Update: Housing Bills Still in Play
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The bills address, generally, tenant protections, homelessness prevention and shelter, and encouraging more housing, sometimes by limiting restrictions local jurisdictions can apply.
Governor Appoints Two New California Transportation Commissioners
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Paul Van Konynenberg, the problematic CTC chair, is out. The new appointees represent labor and business development. One more commission seat remains up in the air.