State Capitol Updates
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Governor Newsom Signs: Enforcement Cameras on Buses, Speed Limits Reset
But he vetoes: Safety stop for bikes, decriminalizing jaywalking.
October 8, 2021
California Walks Urges Action on Jaywalking Bill
Call, tweet, contact the Governor in support
September 29, 2021
Legislative Update: Big Wins on Traffic Safety
A pile of bills await the Governor's signature, among them some pretty big wins for bicycle and pedestrian safety.
September 10, 2021
High-Speed Rail Impasse Means No Active Transportation Boost, Other Projects Also Denied Funding
$500 million proposed as a one-time augmentation for Active Transportation Projects will go back to the General Fund - as will a total of $3.3 billion in other proposed allocations including for LA Olympics projects
September 7, 2021
Another Quick Legislative Update: Traffic Safety and Housing Bills
Appropriations Committees' Suspense Ends
August 27, 2021
Quick Legislative Update: “Light-Touch Density” and Permanent Slow Streets Move Ahead
A few weeks remain to get bills passed, and they are moving.
August 24, 2021
Down to the Wire: Bills on Jaywalking, Bikes at Stop Signs Could Use Support
Two important safety bills are close but not quite across the finish line, and could use help from supporters to get there.
August 19, 2021
Have More Courage on Climate, Voter Group Tells CA Senate Leaders Atkins, Hertzberg, and Hueso
Represent your constituents, not the oil companies, says the League of Conservation Voters. And do a better job pushing good climate policy. There's no time to waste.
August 18, 2021
L.A. City Council Takes Aim at Proposed Law to Preserve Virtual/Telephone Public Comment
The L.A. City Council voted to oppose A.B. 339, legislation introduced by Assemblymember Alex Lee, that would require large cities and counties to continue to allow virtual and telephone public comment
August 10, 2021
Update: E-bike Incentives Are Funded, Policy Bill Will Add Equity Guidelines
$10 million has been set aside in the state budget to help people in California buy e-bikes. An accompanying policy bill, A.B. 117, will contain rules to make sure the money goes to people who need it most.
July 9, 2021