Governor Newsom Proposes a Budget; Let the Negotiations Begin
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"Immediate action" for COVID relief, plus a focus on speeding up the electrification of California's fleet. And other things.
Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Budget
Plenty of Housing Bills Are Still in Play
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Senator Scott Wiener’s S.B. 50, the bill that would have allowed denser housing to be built near transit, has been put on ice for now, but it was only one housing bill among many. Over 200 housing bills had been introduced during this legislative session, and there are still enough of those moving through the […]
May Revise Budget to Be Released Tomorrow: What’s in it for Sustainability?
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The Sustainability Communities for All Coalition suggests using cap-and-trade revenue for energy efficiency and solar energy for low-income residents, expanding access to electric bikes, and community forestry.
Study: Electric Pedal-Assist Bikes Can Get People Out of Their Cars
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While research is still scant, indications are good: e-bike riders replace car trips with e-bike trips
Newsom’s State Budget Connects Housing Needs and Transportation Funding
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But details are a bit murky
Transportation Funding Bill Passes with Closed-Door Deals and Public Posturing
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All afternoon the Senate and Assembly had hosted “debates” on the bill, but those served mainly as an opportunity for grandstanding. Most minds had been made up, and the real negotiations, to convince the few undecided votes, was going on behind closed doors.