Asm Laura Friedman
Legislative Update: Ending Harmful Road Widening, and Redefining “Major Transit Stops”
No road widening requirement for infill housing developments, and refining the definition of a "major transit stop"
Early Committee Approval for a Few Bike Bills
Bills to allow Marin County to pass an age and helmet restriction on Class 2 e-bikes, prohibit ATP funds from being used on useless Class III bikeways; and make it permanently illegal to charge bike riders and pedestrians tolls on bridges.
Legislative Update: Some Bills to Watch This Session
It's a good time to take a peek at how sustainable transportation and related topics are showing up on legislators' priorities. Here's a very NON-comprehensive list.
Joint Legislative Hearing on Future of California Climate Policies
Cap-and-trade gets a lot of attention, but VMT reduction is equally important. And there is no roadmap for reducing driving.
Speed Camera Bill Has Bent Over Backwards to Answer Opponents
But some of them will not be satisfied no matter what
Glendale Officials Rally for Speed Camera Bill
"These [traffic fatalities] are real people," Glendale Mayor Dan Brotman emphasized, "husbands, wives, parents, friends, children, coworkers."
