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StreetSmart Episode 9: What Is an EIFD, and Should Your City Be Using Them?
We welcome back Melanie Curry to teach us about EIFD's and some exciting projects in Sacramento.
Tuesday’s Headlines
More fallout from the legislature and lots of good local planning.
The Week in Short Videos
This week: Transit Aid for the Bay, Cap-and-Trade, New Oil Licenses, and the Housing Near Transit Bill.
SB 79 Passes Assembly, Still Needs Senate “Concurrence” Before the Governor’s Desk
It was a bi-partisan vote on both sides, but in the end the legislation passed 41-17.
Cap-and-Trade Reauthorization Legislation Makes the Deadline, Could Be Approved by End of Week
An 11th hour-deal keeps reauthorization on the table for this year.
Legislation to Streamline Environmental Review for Transit, Bike, and Ped Projects Passes Assembly
Assembly passed SB 71, but delayed a vote on Wiener's more controversial legislation, SB 79.
L.A.’s Legislators Want Most Cap-and-Trade Funds for Southland
With the session ending next week, L.A.'s 11th hour demands leaves reauthorization in jeopardy.
Why More Communities Are Reconsidering Speed Limits From a Pedestrian’s Perspective
Is America's driver-centered approach to setting speed limits starting to shift? An engineer argues it is, and offers a reminder about why it matters.
Legislative Update: In the Home Stretch
Is your favorite/least favorite piece of legislation still active?
