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Wiener Reintroduces Housing-Transit Bill; Some Advocates Shout Him Down
It would be safe to say that most of the people in the crowd in Oakland support more housing, but they are deeply split on tactics for achieving it.
January 7, 2020
Legislators Announce a California Green New Deal
The authors called it a "new California compact for a better, greener life for all."
January 6, 2020
What Regulatory Role Should the State Play with Scooters, Bike-share? CA Legislators Want to Know
State legislators hope to avoid repeating mistakes made when ride-hail companies suddenly showed up on the scene.
November 6, 2019
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
A Refinery Says It Is Too Small to be Required to Monitor its Emissions
The Senate will vote tonight on a rushed bill that wants to carve out an exemption for a Kern County refinery
September 13, 2019
