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Joint Legislative Hearing on Future of California Climate Policies

Cap-and-trade gets a lot of attention, but VMT reduction is equally important. And there is no roadmap for reducing driving.

March 12, 2024

Legislative Update: Governor Is Powering Through Bills

Decriminalizing fare evasion and sidewalk riding bills killed; Transparency and climate accountability bills signed; More to come

October 9, 2023

Legislative Update: Nearing the End of Session

Lots of important bills are still alive

September 5, 2023

Speed Camera Bill Has Bent Over Backwards to Answer Opponents

But some of them will not be satisfied no matter what

August 28, 2023

Bill to Fund Transit with Bridge Toll Hike Paused

While some Bay Area legislators supported the idea of raising bridge tolls to help fund transit, there was enough opposition that its author, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), decided to put S.B. 532 on ice for now.

August 21, 2023

Stop-as-Yield Bill Dropped… for Now? Forever?

Boerner's staff emphasize that the Assemblymember plans to continue working on the issue, but that as of now there are no details about what a "robust and comprehensive bike and e-bike safety bill package" might contain.

July 18, 2023

Daylighting, Sidewalk Riding, and Free Youth Transit Pass Bills Pass Committee Votes

Bill to require transportation planning to consider climate also passes; Bicycle Safety Stop bill withdrawn by its author

July 12, 2023

Governor Newsom’s Urgency on Infrastructure Is Not About Climate (It’s About Money)

The administration frames its proposal as urgently needed for the state to make good on its climate and clean energy goals - or lose out on federal funding.

June 12, 2023