Streetsblog California
Streetsblog California
California’s Gann Limit Hamstrings Needed Transit Investments
Since January, TransForm has been working with transit riders and advocacy groups across the state to meet with legislators and the governor’s office to express the urgent need for transit operations funding. Operations dollars support transit service, as well as operator salaries and fare reduction programs — the elements of frequent, reliable, and affordable transit. What’s more, agencies have already sounded the alarm that many are heading towards “fiscal cliffs,” massive budget shortfalls that could lead to service cuts, stranded riders, and laid-off workers. But in our meetings, “the Gann Limit” is often referenced as a roadblock to funding transit operations in this year’s budget.
June 3, 2022
Air Board Seeks Comments on Climate Scoping Plan; Shoup Urges a Look at Parking
Enforcing existing parking subsidy law is one simple, overlooked strategy that could help reduce fossil fuel use, says Professor Donald Shoup
June 2, 2022
Assembly Leadership Fight Has Implications for High-Speed Rail
It's hard to imagine how Rivas would be worse than Rendon when it comes to California's rail-modernization plans
May 31, 2022
Legislating at the Intersection of Transportation and Housing Policy
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.
May 31, 2022
Highway Widening Project Gets Advance Money With Little Notice
Approval for funding of highway widening project slips quietly by, with little discussion
May 27, 2022
Newly Confirmed Head of Federal Vehicle Safety Agency Has His Work Cut Out For Him
As the nation hurtles towards a brave new world of autonomous and electric vehicles, the NHTSA's work will affect everyone.
May 27, 2022
Legislative Update: Current Status of Bicycle/Pedestrian Bills
"Suspense Day" is over and many of the bills Streetsblog is tracking have moved on to a floor vote.
May 20, 2022
Bill to Prohibit Building Freeways through Sensitive Communities Moves to Assembly Floor
The bill would prohibit Caltrans from using state resources on any project, or on permitting any project, that does not meet certain criteria measured by the California Healthy Places Index.
May 19, 2022
Clarification on Governor’s Proposal for Active Transportation, High-Speed Rail
Newsom IS proposing $1 billion for the ATP, and releasing Prop 1A bonds for HSR
May 16, 2022
Governor Doubles Down on Money for Car Owners in Revised Budget Proposal
A huge surplus, relief for car owners, and peanuts for the best form of climate action available: active transportation
May 13, 2022
