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California Transportation Commission Approves Funding Allocations for Transit, Highways

By Melanie Curry | Aug 17, 2018 | 1 Comment

The CTC approved $1.8 billion in allocation requests for highway projects--which includes $3.5 million for Active Transportation Program project--and $156 million for transit projects.

Transportation commissioners and Air Resource boardmembers listen to public testimony at their historic first meeting. Photo by Bryn Lindblad

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Californians Must Drive Less, Says ARB at Historic First Joint Meeting with CTC

By Melanie Curry | Jun 29, 2018 | 7 Comments

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?

Most state transportation funding is going towards projects that increase driving and greenhouse gas emissions. Image from ClimatePlan.

State Air Quality Board and Transportation Commission to Meet, Explore Mutual Concerns

By Melanie Curry | Jun 26, 2018 | 2 Comments

On Wednesday, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the California Transportation Commission (CTC) will hold its first joint meeting to discuss issues of mutual concern. The meeting is being held to fulfill requirements of A.B. 179, passed last year, that requires the two groups to meet at least twice a year to “coordinate implementation […]

The TIRCP allocated funding to extend BART into downtown San Jose, among 27 other projects. Image: VTA

Gas Tax Funding Announced for Transit, Highway, and Local Priority Projects

By Melanie Curry | Apr 26, 2018 | 26 Comments

All kinds of transportation projects will get funding from the gas tax. Both CalSTA and the CTC are ready to make allocations.

The ATP funds projects that make biking and walking safer and more enjoyable, like two-way protected bikeways and bike signals. Photo by Melanie Curry/Streetsblog

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CTC Hosts First Workshops on New Active Transportation Program Guidelines

By Melanie Curry | Oct 24, 2017 | 2 Comments

Staff are considering two basic changes to the guidelines: spreading project funding out over four years, instead of two; and creating separate applications for different kinds of projects. But other changes will be entertained.

Legislative Update: Bill for Better Representation on the California Transportation Commission

By Melanie Curry | Sep 7, 2017 | 1 Comment

A watered-down bill for better representation on the commission that makes major transportation decisions may still be too strong for Governor Brown's taste. And that's not good.

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