Streetsblog California
Streetsblog California
Bike Summit in Silicon Valley: A Whole Day on Making Everything Better for People Who Bike
Join bike advocates, planners, researchers, and enthusiasts in San Jose on August 22 to share information about bikes, safety, and making our cities better for all.
August 10, 2018
Denham’s Oversight Hearing on High Speed Rail: “We Could Build 20 Dams for That Price!”
A federal transportation subcommittee—on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials—held a hearing on high-speed rail that wasn't as hostile as its chair seemed to promise
August 9, 2018
ARB Adopts New Guidelines for Climate Investments and Sets New “Staggered” Terms for Members
An emotional discussion did not sway the majority from accepting staff recommendations setting staggered expiration dates for new 6-year terms
July 26, 2018
AARP Announces Challenge Grant Winners: Five Are in California
Chula Vista, West Sacramento, Long Beach, San Francisco, and City Heights are the California recipients of AARP's 2018 Community Challenge Grant for quick projects that improve communities.
July 20, 2018
Bill to Increase Use of Zero-Emission Vehicles Could Credit Uber, Lyft for Bike Miles
This bill could give Uber and Lyft a strong interest in making bike-share successful and encouraging its use--and could also motivate them to support cities in improving bike infrastructure to get more people riding them.
July 16, 2018
ARB Says California Is Successfully Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
This latest data show that California's greenhouse gas emissions were a little below 1990 levels in 2016, a three percent drop from 2015.
July 11, 2018
CA Bill No Longer Redefines E-scooters, But Removes Helmet Requirements for Over-18
After being amended in the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee last week, the e-scooter bill A.B. 2989 has been reduced a single change in the vehicle code, regarding wearing helmets.
July 3, 2018
Californians Must Drive Less, Says ARB at Historic First Joint Meeting with CTC
No matter how many low carbon fuels or zero emission vehicles California deploys, it won't be enough—we must drive less, say experts at the Air Resources Board. Will the commissioners hear the message?
June 29, 2018
Bike Fans Increasing in State Capitol
It never hurts to see more people on bikes, wearing whatever they want, including dress clothes.
June 18, 2018
CA Air Resources Board Approves Plan for Spending VW Mitigation Fee
CARB will focus its share of the VW settlement on jump-starting electric vehicle technology for freight and transit vehicles.
May 29, 2018
