Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Asm Laura Friedman

An older building in San Diego. Cities didn't use to build so much parking. Photo by David Barboza

Legislating at the Intersection of Transportation and Housing Policy

By David Barboza | May 31, 2022 | No Comments

A.B. 2097 and A.B. 1778 illustrate that a powerful approach to addressing the overlapping problems of affordable housing and sustainable transportation can be to solve both at once.

HSR-opponent Anthony Rendon. Photo from his assembly district page

Letter to Speaker Rendon: Stop Blocking Bullet Train

By Roger Rudick | May 5, 2022 | No Comments

Advocates renew pressure on California high-speed rail obstructionists to follow the will of the people

Amtrak's newest Acela. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Commentary: Even Airline Exec Prefers High-Speed Rail

By Roger Rudick | Apr 7, 2022 | No Comments

Oil companies don't want you to know it, but even the boss of JetBlue takes high-speed rail over flying

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

More Traffic Safety Bills: Speed Cameras Again, and Head Starts for Pedestrians

By Melanie Curry | Feb 17, 2022 | No Comments

Speed cameras and "pedestrian lead intervals" are among legislation proposed for this year

This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

Feds Pass Downpayment for Next Phase of California High-Speed Rail

By Roger Rudick | Nov 8, 2021 | No Comments

The negotiations continue in D.C., but money for additional legs of California's projects should be available soon--if L.A.'s politicians get out of the way

Governor Gavin Newsom and Assemblymember Laura Friedman - photo via Twitter

In Veto Statement, Newsom Rebukes Friedman for Blocking Green Transportation Funding

By Joe Linton | Oct 13, 2021 | No Comments

Newsom: "I proposed $7.6 billion to make key investments in a wide variety of critically necessary [rail/transit/walk/bike] projects... I look forward to re-engaging with the Legislature to finalize and pass a comprehensive transportation package early next year."

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