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Greening up the urban forest can bring huge benefits to communities. Photo by Melanie Curry/Streetsblog

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May Revise Budget to Be Released Tomorrow: What’s in it for Sustainability?

By Melanie Curry | May 8, 2019 | 1 Comment

The Sustainability Communities for All Coalition suggests using cap-and-trade revenue for energy efficiency and solar energy for low-income residents, expanding access to electric bikes, and community forestry.

Bill to Clarify Bike Riders’ Right to Full Lane Withdrawn

By Melanie Curry | Apr 2, 2019

The California Bicycle Coalition, faced with opposition from AAA and others, has decided to hold off on its efforts to clear up California Vehicle Code language about when bicycle riders are allowed to "take the lane."

Legislative Update: New Session Brings New Bills for Bikes

By Melanie Curry | Mar 1, 2019

A few of the more than 2,500 bills introduced for the current California legislative session hold specific interest for bicyclists.

CA Legislative Hearings Discuss Progress on Gas Tax Investments, Housing

By Melanie Curry | Feb 28, 2019

An update on S.B. 1, and some conversation but no clarity on the notion of conditioning transportation funds on housing production

Legislative Update: Governor Brown’s Last Bills

By Melanie Curry | Oct 1, 2018

Zero Traffic Fatalities Task Force, bike-miles-driven incentives, housing, CEQA, and a few stadiums

Sierra Bonita Housing in West Hollywood. Image courtesy of Patrick Tighe Architecture

Legislative Update: Bills Supporting More, Fairer, and Infill Housing

By Melanie Curry | Sep 7, 2018

Bills that make changes to the way regions set and enforce housing allocations, that expand exemptions from the California Environmental quality Act, and that affirm fair housing rules.

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