Gas Tax Funding Announced for Transit, Highway, and Local Priority Projects
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All kinds of transportation projects will get funding from the gas tax. Both CalSTA and the CTC are ready to make allocations.
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CTC Hosts First Workshops on New Active Transportation Program Guidelines
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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
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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.
California Transportation Commissioners Question CalBike, and Need for Equity Lens
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In a jarring exchange, several California Transportation Commissioners questioned the need for equity in transportation funding, and revealed a misunderstanding of transportation funding.
Dublin BART Parking Battle Takes a New Twist
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A local assemblymember secured a promise of $20 million in state funding to build a parking garage for BART. But in the interim staff had come up with intriguing alternative proposals, and the board of directors opted for the quicker and less expensive option.
Help Ensure that S.B. 1 Tax Money Is Wisely Spent
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While there is a push to make quick decisions and get projects on the ground fast, there is also counter pressure to take enough time to get these decisions right. There won't be another opportunity to raise money for transportation any time soon.