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Legislative Update: Complete Streets Move Forward, ATP Rejigger Fails
Among the bills that died or survived last week's Appropriations committee hearings were two key bills for people who walk, bike, or take transit.
May 20, 2019
Advocates Scramble to Keep Transit Housing Bill Active
Anti-density/NIMBY politician maneuvers to put transit housing bill on ice
May 17, 2019
May Revise Budget to Be Released Tomorrow: What’s in it for Sustainability?
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.
May 8, 2019
Study: Electric Pedal-Assist Bikes Can Get People Out of Their Cars
While research is still scant, indications are good: e-bike riders replace car trips with e-bike trips
April 17, 2019
Legislative Update: Bill Connecting Transportation Funding to Climate Change Drops a Stick
S.B. 526 would have required the State Transportation Improvement Program to incorporate climate change considerations into funding allocations.
April 11, 2019
Legislative Update: Sen. Transpo. Committee Passes Several Bills, Including ATP Change
S.B. 152 was questioned, but ultimately passed its first committee hearing
April 10, 2019
Bill Would Dramatically Restructure Active Transportation Program
The MTC says their goal with S.B. 152 is good governance. Advocates are not convinced
April 5, 2019
Housing-Near-Transit Bill Passes Its First Hearing
A bill that would rezone every city in California to a higher density near transit passed, as did several other housing bills.
April 3, 2019
Legislative Update: Getting to Progress on Climate Goals
S.B. 526 calls for a State Mobility Action Plan for Healthy Communities, and for realigning transportation funding with state climate goals.
March 19, 2019
