Streetsblog California
Streetsblog California
California’s Plan to Align Transportation Planning With Climate Goals: Discussions, Workshops
CAPTI sets a framework for planning transportation in a way that doesn't further destroy the environment, the economy, or the health of Californians, but some bristle at the idea of change.
April 14, 2021
Regulators Make Headway on Wheelchair Access for Ride-Hail
The CPUC is figuring out how the details in a program to help ride-hail companies provide wheelchair accessible vehicles. Here are some thoughts about it.
April 9, 2021
Bill Would Eliminate Problematic Minimum Parking Requirements
Among the unintended consequences of minimum parking requirements are: more driving, more traffic, more delays for everyone including transit, longer distances between destinations, more fuel use and emissions, more difficulty and danger for people who are not in cars, and much higher housing costs.
April 6, 2021
Clean Mobility: An Evaluation of CA’s Equity Achievements – and Mistakes
A new report from The Greenlining Institute analyzes what works, what doesn't work, and how to adjust California's many climate programs to make sure they benefit everyone
April 1, 2021
Interview with CalSTA Secretary David Kim: Shifting CA Transportation Investments Towards Solving Climate Change
California's draft Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure - CAPTI - could be the beginning of a new way to think about putting transportation money where it does the most good
March 30, 2021
Increase Active Transportation Program by $2 BILLION? Yes, Please.
"Right now California is in a unique position," with a huge budget surplus, says Commissioner Alvarado. "Let's get a little ahead of this."
March 25, 2021
New Appointee to California Transportation Commission: Executive Director of TransForm
ED Darnell Grisby brings years of experience with transit, knowledge of sustainable transportation modes
March 23, 2021
Legislative Update: Bike Stop-as-Yield Bill Passes First Hurdle
Maybe it's finally time for California to acknowledge - and codify - what is reasonable behavior and common practice.
March 22, 2021
Downtown San Diego Opens First Block of 14th Street Neighborhood Greenway
The 14th Street Greenway Project will extend 11 blocks from C Street to Commercial Street. Five other greenways will be located along Eighth Avenue, Cedar Street, E Street, Island Avenue and Union Street.
March 15, 2021
CA Transportation Agency Releases Plan to Support, Promote Sustainable Transportation
It's a plan, a framework, a guide - but still, it's a big deal
March 12, 2021
