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Governor Appoints Two New California Transportation Commissioners
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.
June 22, 2020
Senators Wiener, Ting Propose Statewide Moratorium on Foreclosures, Evictions
The fallout from the already large numbers of people avoiding social contact will cause real economic hardship for some, and could make it hard to keep their housing.
March 12, 2020
Legislative Update: New Laws on Transportation Policy, Funding, Planning
Among the hundreds of new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in the weeks leading up to Sunday's deadline were a few related to transportation.
October 15, 2019
Opinion: Governor’s Veto of Complete Streets Bill Stinks
Caltrans needs to be held responsible for its own policies - and for the safety or all road users, not just drivers. S.B. 127 would have helped.
October 14, 2019
Governor Signs Several Bills, Complete Streets Not Among Them
If Newsom vetoes the Complete Streets Bill, he will need to explain why. Many bills are waiting, and many have been signed into law.
October 4, 2019
Newsom’s Executive Order on Transportation Funding and Climate Goals
For the first time, California's top leader is calling for transportation funding to align with state goals on climate and the environment, and to help people cut back on driving
October 2, 2019
Governor Orders Transportation Aligned with Climate, Appoints Tamika Butler and Hilary Norton to CTC
California State Transportation Agency ordered to direct investments towards decreasing fuel consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
September 20, 2019
Nope, Say California Leaders to Trump Threat on Vehicle Emissions Waiver
"We'd love to see them in court."
September 18, 2019
Quick Legislative Update: Current Status of Some Transportation, Housing Bills
Complete Streets, e-bikes, CEQA exemptions, housing development, tenant rights--there's a lot going on in Sacramento
September 12, 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
