Streetsblog California
Streetsblog California
Governor Newsom Has an Opportunity to Bring Balance to the California Transportation Commission
Three openings on the commission could bring a new perspective to major transportation funding decisions
January 17, 2019
Bill Would Make State Highways–Which Are Often City Streets–Accommodate All Users
Senator Wiener's S.B. 127 would shift Caltrans' focus to safety for everyone, not just for car drivers
January 14, 2019
Bike, Pedestrian, and Transit Projects Garner Top Engineering Awards
As do a fish rescue facility, a water treatment facility, seismic retrofits, a power transmission line...and a parking plaza
January 9, 2019
At Last, New Rules Are Final: Car Delay Is (Sometimes) NOT an Environmental Impact
After more than five years of discussion and delay—and long after the construction of the stadium it was attached to—S.B. 743's rules on measuring environmental impacts from transportation have been adopted
January 4, 2019
Active Transportation Program Cycle 4: With More Money, Staff Recommends Fewer, Larger Projects
More transformational projects could bring larger mode shifts, complete gaps in networks; but many high-scoring projects were left out.
January 3, 2019
Oakland, Mill Valley Recognized as Bicycle Friendly Communities
Oakland received gold-level recognition, the highest recognition awarded this year. Mill Valley, which applied for the first time this year, won one of the ten Silver-level awards.
December 18, 2018
All California Transit Vehicles Must Be Zero Emission by 2040
California Air Resources Board pass regulation while recognizing need for incentives, funding, technical assistance, infrastructure to help agencies transition to clean vehicles
December 14, 2018
Sacramento City Council Passes a Citywide TOD Ordinance
City removes required parking minimums and restricts car-oriented uses near its light rail stations.
December 13, 2018
Sacramento Is Reworking its Bus Network
Sacramento transit planners asked residents about their needs and preferences, and discussed the trade-offs. Now they've put out a draft proposal for a new, higher-frequency bus network.
December 12, 2018
Early Legislative Roundup: A New Session Begins
Some bills introduced in the new session's first week provide a glimpse into what legislators are thinking about, and what issues they plan to work on over the next two years.
December 7, 2018
