State Capitol Updates
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Gas Tax Battle Royale
California's new gas tax is either a boondoggle to line the pockets of politicians, or the beginning of a new, pothole-free day for California roads, depending on perspective. But it's necessary, and it's not even enough money anyway.
November 6, 2017
Brown Signs Bill on CTC Representation, Vetoes One on Transit Passes
Governor Brown approved guidance on creating a more representative CTC, and his veto of the transit pass bill leaves open the possibility of further dialogue.
October 17, 2017
More Bills Signed: Zero-Emission Vehicles Get All the Love
A batch of bills signed by Governor Brown this week were related to increasing the number of zero emission vehicles in California, making them available to people who wouldn't be able to afford them, and increasing the number of charging stations available in the public sphere.
October 13, 2017
Governor Vetoes State Agency Bike-Share Bill
Governor Brown continues to work through a pile of bills on his desk, signing some and vetoing others.
October 10, 2017
Governor Brown Signs Bill: No More Tickets for Crossing on Countdown
Pedestrians are now legally allowed to enter a crosswalk after a countdown signal has started.
October 3, 2017
Governor Signs 15 Bills to Make Building Housing Easier
Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a package of fifteen bills that will lay the groundwork for increasing housing, affordable housing, and homeless services in California.
September 29, 2017
Bill to Clarify Pedestrian Countdown Signals Improved and Passed
A bill to correct the motor vehicle code to allow pedestrians to use countdown signals the way they were intended--as information they could use to decide whether they have time to cross an intersection--has passed both houses of the legislature and is headed for the governor's signature.
September 12, 2017
Legislative Update: Bill for Better Representation on the California Transportation Commission
A watered-down bill for better representation on the commission that makes major transportation decisions may still be too strong for Governor Brown's taste. And that's not good.
September 7, 2017
Governor Brown Signs Cap and Trade Extension
California's landmark cap-and-trade bill was signed today by Governor Jerry Brown. It was a speech-filled occasion: a victory celebration, a moment to crow--and a chance to warn of the existential threat of climate change.
July 25, 2017
Legislative Update: Equity on the CTC
A.B. 179 tries to ensure that the concerns of people affected by transportation projects—not just those who use them—will be represented on the California Transportation Commission. But the bill has been softened to a statement on the need for diversity.
July 21, 2017
