Streetsblog California
Streetsblog California
Caltrans Officially Embraces “Safe Systems” Approach
Prioritizing safety on California roads needs much more than a reliance on enforcement and education. A safe systems approach lowers the incidence of major injuries by assuming people will make mistakes and designing roads to reduce consequences.
February 24, 2022
Report: CA’s Historical Focus on Highway Construction Must Change
Legislative report on state transportation investments concludes that, if funding at every level is not reprioritized, climate goals will not be met, equity will suffer, and CA will fall short of other goals including reliable, efficient movement of people and goods.
February 23, 2022
Ventura Ballot Measure Would Crack Down on ‘Antiquated’ Oil Drilling Permits
"With these old permits, an oil company could drill or frack a well next to our homes with as little environmental review as building a gazebo or a shed."
February 22, 2022
More Traffic Safety Bills: Speed Cameras Again, and Head Starts for Pedestrians
Speed cameras and "pedestrian lead intervals" are among legislation proposed for this year
February 17, 2022
Assemblymember Phil Ting Reintroduces Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking
Citing statistics that show that jaywalking laws do not make walking safer, Assemblymember Phil Ting introduced a new bill, A.B. 2147, to end the practice of stopping pedestrians that pose no danger to themselves or others when they cross a street.
February 16, 2022
California’s Power to Regulate Tailpipe Emissions Will Be Restored
“We welcome the Biden Administration’s expected move to recognize our authority to continue setting the pace with bold policies, investments and partnerships to clean the air and accelerate the global zero-emission vehicle transition,” Newsom said.
February 16, 2022
Do-It-Yourself Walk Audit: Identify Ways to Improve Walking Where You Live
By simply walking around, observing, and noting features that allow people to walk safely, anyone can advocate for better conditions for everyone in their neighborhood.
February 15, 2022
State Grants $808M to Support Housing as a Climate Strategy
The AHSC, funded by California's cap-and-trade program, aims to reducing GHGs by putting housing near transit and increasing opportunities for people to safely and comfortably rely on active transportation and transit for their travel needs.
February 14, 2022
Bike Bills: An Omnibus, and Stop-as-Yield
Is this the first time the legislature has seen "bicycle" and "omnibus" in the same phrase?
February 11, 2022