State Capitol Updates
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California’s Gann Limit Hamstrings Needed Transit Investments
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.
June 3, 2022
Legislative Update: Current Status of Bicycle/Pedestrian Bills
"Suspense Day" is over and many of the bills Streetsblog is tracking have moved on to a floor vote.
May 20, 2022
Bill to Prohibit Building Freeways through Sensitive Communities Moves to Assembly Floor
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.
May 19, 2022
Clarification on Governor’s Proposal for Active Transportation, High-Speed Rail
Newsom IS proposing $1 billion for the ATP, and releasing Prop 1A bonds for HSR
May 16, 2022
Governor Doubles Down on Money for Car Owners in Revised Budget Proposal
A huge surplus, relief for car owners, and peanuts for the best form of climate action available: active transportation
May 13, 2022
Bill Would Require Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety in General Plans
Bay Area Seamless Transit bill also among bill passed by Senate Transportation Committee
April 27, 2022
Former CA Transpo Commissioner Believes Traffic Congestion Is Our Worst Problem
"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.
April 11, 2022
Bike and Pedestrian Safety Bills Pass First Hearing; Legislative Decorum Cracks
A recap of yesterday's hearing: Stop as Yield, Freedom to Walk, Pedestrian Lead Intervals, Speed Cameras, Aligning planning and investments with climate goals, Graduated Driver's Licenses - and a spectacular failure to suspend the gas tax
March 29, 2022
First Bill Roundup: What’s on Deck This Session?
Speed cameras, ending tickets for "jaywalking," and stop-as-yield for bikes, planning, and e-bike training.
March 22, 2022
Will A.B. 371 Help Keep Sidewalks Safe or Kill Micromobility (or Both)?
What those costs would be to the micromobility providers can be estimated, but not guaranteed, because no insurance company offers insurance at those rates to bike and scooter share companies.
March 15, 2022
