Streetsblog California
Streetsblog California
Caltrans Update: Progress on Complete Streets Policy
Last year, then-director of Caltrans Toks Omishakin issued a Director's Policy calling for the Department to consider the needs and safety of people on foot, on bike, and on transit in all of its projects. Then in July, the Caltrans Office of Sustainability issued a Complete Streets Action Plan [PDF], which identified "key high-priority tasks" to get the ball rolling on implementation as soon as possible.
September 8, 2022
Op-Ed: Parking Reform Is California’s Most Important Climate Bill
Governor Newsom should sign A.B. 2097
September 7, 2022
Legislative Wrap-Up: Bills on Bike and Ped Safety, Climate
The dust is still settling, and Newsom hasn't signed on the dotted line yet
September 2, 2022
Stop Sign Bill Is Dead
Author Boerner Horvath pulled A.B. 1713 because it was clear that Newsom planned to veto it
August 31, 2022
Freedom to Walk Bill – Decriminalizing Jaywalking – Is on the Governor’s Desk
Again. But this time he might sign it.
August 29, 2022
Should Public Transit Be Free? Freakonomics Asks the Experts
Public transit is good for the environment, for economic opportunity, for social mobility, for traffic congestion.
August 26, 2022
CARB Chooses E-Bike Incentive Program Manager
Pedal Ahead, a nonprofit that provides e-bikes to San Diego residents, was chosen to run the statewide incentive program.
August 25, 2022
Could California (Finally) Get That Stop-as-Yield Law?
California bike riders are this close to getting the right to treat stop signs as yield signs.
August 23, 2022
Updates on E-Bike Incentive Program: Workshop This Wednesday
The workshop is an open meeting to discuss policy approaches and next steps for the program, which is expected to commence at the beginning of 2023.
August 22, 2022
