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Bill to Prohibit Building Freeways through Sensitive Communities Moves to Assembly Floor

By Melanie Curry | May 19, 2022 | No Comments

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.

Clarification on Governor’s Proposal for Active Transportation, High-Speed Rail

By Melanie Curry | May 16, 2022 | No Comments

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

Governor Doubles Down on Money for Car Owners in Revised Budget Proposal

By Melanie Curry | May 13, 2022 | No Comments

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

Bikes parked in front of the California State Capitol building in Sacramento

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Bill Would Require Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety in General Plans

By Melanie Curry | Apr 27, 2022 | No Comments

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

Transportation Commissioner Lucy Dunn makes a point

Former CA Transpo Commissioner Believes Traffic Congestion Is Our Worst Problem

By Melanie Curry | Apr 11, 2022 | No Comments

"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.

Assembly Transportation Committee Chair Laura Friedman

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Bike and Pedestrian Safety Bills Pass First Hearing; Legislative Decorum Cracks

By Melanie Curry | Mar 29, 2022 | No Comments

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

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