State Capitol Updates

Committee passes three bills from Senator Wiener: CEQA exemptions for sustainable transportation and student housing, plus the Climate Corporate Accountability Act

Bill from Senator Portantino would offer a tax credit to people who do not own cars

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.

"Suspense Day" is over and many of the bills Streetsblog is tracking have moved on to a floor vote.

The bill would prohibit Caltrans from using state resources on any project, or on permitting any project, that does not meet certain criteria measured by the California Healthy Places Index.

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

Bay Area Seamless Transit bill also among bill passed by Senate Transportation Committee

"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.