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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
Questions, and Some Answers, About Caltrans’ New Complete Streets Directive
Caltrans' new Complete Streets policy directive has been met with interest, heavily tempered with skepticism.
January 14, 2022
Can’t California Find a Better Way to Get to Vegas?
A 20-mile backup into Nevada most weekends translates to: California needs to widen that highway. That's a habit we need to break.
December 7, 2021
Feds Pass Downpayment for Next Phase of California High-Speed Rail
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
November 8, 2021
In Veto Statement, Newsom Rebukes Friedman for Blocking Green Transportation Funding
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."
October 13, 2021
There Is a Lot at Stake in Recall Election: Don’t Sit This One Out
A new governor -- any new governor -- could further muck up things that are already mucked up
August 23, 2021
Feds Restore Trump-Blocked Bullet Train Funds
Almost $1 billion in funds from D.C. released to the project
June 11, 2021
Governor Newsom Appoints New Chair to Air Resources Board
His choice is current CPUC commissioner Liane Randolph.
December 9, 2020
You Are Not Stuck in Traffic, You Are Traffic: This Is Up to All of Us, Says Governor
Controlling the pandemic is everyone's individual responsibility, and right now staying away from each other is the one strategy that can help avoid deepening the crisis.
March 24, 2020
