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David Kim when he was Vice President of Government Affairs at Hyundai Motor Company

Governor’s New Secretary of California State Transportation Agency Is from the Auto Industry

By Melanie Curry | Apr 25, 2019 | 29 Comments

Governor Newsom's appointee to the state's top transportation post should be prepared to play a key role in guiding the state transportation system towards a sustainable future.

Bill Would Make State Highways–Which Are Often City Streets–Accommodate All Users

By Melanie Curry | Jan 14, 2019 | 7 Comments

Senator Wiener's S.B. 127 would shift Caltrans' focus to safety for everyone, not just for car drivers

Already existing parking garage for West Dublin/Pleasanton BART. Photo: Eric Fischer

State Funds Meant for “Transformative” Transit Projects Will Go For an Unwanted Parking Lot

By Melanie Curry | May 4, 2018 | 7 Comments

BART came up with a less expensive, more environmentally appropriate way to accommodate riders at a terminus station, but the state said: nah, build a parking structure.

A Pilot Project Will Explore How to Make Transit Easier for Riders in California

By Melanie Curry | May 3, 2018 | 11 Comments

The notion of a “seamless” transit trip—wherein a transit rider can effortlessly travel across regional boundaries among different transit agencies and using various modes—is a vision that has long eluded California. But it is a reality in other places.

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.