Streetsblog California
Streetsblog California
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July 3, 2019
Why California Needs a Complete Streets Bill: Part 2
S.B. 127 requires investing in safety for road users that are outside of cars when making improvements for vehicle traffic, and calls for an equitable approach for those investments.
July 3, 2019
Why California Needs a Complete Streets Bill: Part 1
Caltrans already has some Complete Streets policies in place, but it doesn't follow them. That's one reason.
July 2, 2019
Zero Traffic Fatalities Task Force Holds First Meeting
Revisiting the way California sets speed limits as called for by last year's A.B. 2363
July 1, 2019
Central Valley to Get a Diverging Diamond Interchange
Engineers say it will "improve flow and reduce congestion." A long, looping path will keep bikes and pedestrians separated from traffic.
June 28, 2019
CSU Builds Expensive Parking, Does Nothing for Other Ways to Get to Campus
California State Auditor report finds that CSU relied on costly parking to meet increased enrollment
June 21, 2019
State-Specific Data Shows High Risk for California Pedestrians
A report from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration recently offered sobering statistics about the risks to people walking and biking on U.S. streets. While fatalities among drivers and passengers fell slightly, more cyclists and people walking on U.S. roads died last year than the year before.
June 19, 2019
Parking-Protected Bike Lanes, Even When Built on the Cheap, Work Really Well
These graphics tell a clear story about improved safety for everyone on Telegraph Avenue.
June 18, 2019
Cap-and-Trade Grants for Affordable Housing: Recommendations Released
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grants to be voted on by Strategic Growth Council next week
June 14, 2019
City of Sacramento Approves Free Transit Pass Program for All Students
One-year program is a good investment that its backers hope to renew and expand countywide
June 12, 2019
