Governor Newsom

At a press conference in Vallejo today, Governor Gavin Newsom and a large cohort of legislators celebrated the passage - and signing - of a package of some forty bills that touch on clean energy, climate change, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, solid waste, and environmental justice.

It’s disappointing that California state lawmakers recently passed a draconian bill with the potential to destroy these necessary programs. Governor Newsom should veto it.

California bike riders are this close to getting the right to treat stop signs as yield signs.

This seemingly sudden agreement on high-speed rail is a little anti-climactic, if welcome.

Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Tony Tavares, current Caltrans District chief for L.A.-Ventura Counties, as the new head of Caltrans

Since January, TransForm has been working with transit riders and advocacy groups across the state to meet with legislators and the governor’s office to express the urgent need for transit operations funding. Operations dollars support transit service, as well as operator salaries and fare reduction programs — the elements of frequent, reliable, and affordable transit. What’s more, agencies have already sounded the alarm that many are heading towards “fiscal cliffs,” massive budget shortfalls that could lead to service cuts, stranded riders, and laid-off workers. But in our meetings, “the Gann Limit” is often referenced as a roadblock to funding transit operations in this year’s budget.

Newsom IS proposing $1 billion for the ATP, and releasing Prop 1A bonds for HSR

A huge surplus, relief for car owners, and peanuts for the best form of climate action available: active transportation

"You see, in Sacramento, addressing climate change with experimental regulations is more important than making your life easier, your commute shorter, or your gas purchases more efficient." Yes, Ms. Dunn, and this is a good thing.