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Newsom Tries to Thread a Political Needle With Problematic Gas Tax Relief Proposal

By Melanie Curry | Mar 23, 2022 | No Comments

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.

Visualization of Anaheim's La Palma Parkway transformation. Image: City of Anaheim

Clean California “Beautification” Grants Include Bike and Pedestrian Improvements

By Melanie Curry | Mar 7, 2022 | No Comments

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.

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

Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin. Image: Caltrans

Newsom Appoints Caltrans Head to Lead California State Transportation Agency

By Melanie Curry | Feb 8, 2022 | No Comments

Director Toks Omishakin Moves Up

If we want people to drive less and use active modes more, we need to make sure our transportation funding plans reflect that. Photo: Melanie Curry/Streetsblog

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Questions, and Some Answers, About Caltrans’ New Complete Streets Directive

By Melanie Curry | Jan 14, 2022 | No Comments

Caltrans' new Complete Streets policy directive has been met with interest, heavily tempered with skepticism.

How road widening works. Cartoon via @BrentToderian Twitter

Can’t California Find a Better Way to Get to Vegas?

By Melanie Curry | Dec 7, 2021 | No Comments

A 20-mile backup into Nevada most weekends translates to: California needs to widen that highway. That's a habit we need to break.

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