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California Has to Stop Building Freeways. Now.
"People aren't used to thinking of freeways as fossil fuel infrastructure, but they are." And once built, there's no going back, no making up for the extra driving by trying to convince people that a bus or train might be a better choice - we're stuck with it.
September 26, 2023
All Kinds of Safety and Sustainability Bills Made it to the Governor’s Desk
And some have been held for next year
September 18, 2023
CA Legislature Passes Speed Camera Bill
Now it's up to Governor Newsom to sign it
September 13, 2023
There’s a Budget with Transit Funding, But Negotiations Aren’t Over
The question isn't really whether Newsom will sign off; the question is what will end up in "trailer bills" - which, as their name suggests, trail along after the budget is signed and fill in details left out of the budget itself.
June 16, 2023
Governor Newsom’s Urgency on Infrastructure Is Not About Climate (It’s About Money)
The administration frames its proposal as urgently needed for the state to make good on its climate and clean energy goals - or lose out on federal funding.
June 12, 2023
Governor’s Proposed Budget Takes Back Promised ATP Funding, and Ignores Transit
Newsom's draft CA budget takes into account an estimated $22.5 billion shortfall this year by pulling back some promised funds, including $20 billion from transit and $200 million from the ATP, with potential to restore some of that if tax revenue is higher than expected or federal revenue can backfill.
January 11, 2023
Governor Newsom Appoints Transportation Equity Leader Dr. Adonia Lugo to CA Transportation Commission
Lugo is a longtime transportation equity advocate, a professor at Antioch University Los Angeles - instrumental in the Untokening and CicLAvia
April 28, 2022
Opinion: Gov. Newsom’s Gas Rebate Won’t Fix Anything
High gas prices should not be seen as just a political crisis. They are also an opportunity to reduce climate pollution, end fossil fuel wars, reduce traffic congestion, and increase public health through active transportation.
Jenn Guitart
April 5, 2022
Newsom Tries to Thread a Political Needle With Problematic Gas Tax Relief Proposal
Newsom's proposal also includes some money for "free public transportation" and active transportation, but that is dwarfed by the offer to vehicle owners. And he's still proposing a pause in the scheduled gas tax adjustment.
March 23, 2022
Clean California “Beautification” Grants Include Bike and Pedestrian Improvements
Last week, the administration announced the release of $296 million in grants to 105 California communities for a wide range of "Clean California" projects, including pedestrian and bike path improvements.
March 7, 2022
