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Report: Talk of Climate-Focused Transit Is Empty When CA Still Prioritizes Investment in Automobility
Researchers at the University of California looked at California's progress on climate-focused transit promises and proposals - and find that the state focuses only TWO PERCENT of its funding there. The rest goes towards making driving easier.
November 23, 2021
Asm Patterson Blows Hot Air on “Highway Capacity Increase”
As California is figuring out how to put the brakes on its habit of expanding highways everywhere, the pushback over long-planned "legacy" projects has begun.
May 25, 2021
California’s Plan to Align Transportation Planning With Climate Goals: Discussions, Workshops
CAPTI sets a framework for planning transportation in a way that doesn't further destroy the environment, the economy, or the health of Californians, but some bristle at the idea of change.
April 14, 2021
Interview with CalSTA Secretary David Kim: Shifting CA Transportation Investments Towards Solving Climate Change
California's draft Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure - CAPTI - could be the beginning of a new way to think about putting transportation money where it does the most good
March 30, 2021
Increase Active Transportation Program by $2 BILLION? Yes, Please.
"Right now California is in a unique position," with a huge budget surplus, says Commissioner Alvarado. "Let's get a little ahead of this."
March 25, 2021
New Appointee to California Transportation Commission: Executive Director of TransForm
ED Darnell Grisby brings years of experience with transit, knowledge of sustainable transportation modes
March 23, 2021
CA Transportation Agency Releases Plan to Support, Promote Sustainable Transportation
It's a plan, a framework, a guide - but still, it's a big deal
March 12, 2021
California Transportation Commission: S.B. 1 Projects Approved
Concerns were raised about continuing to invest in car infrastructure, but project list was approved anyway. Also: S.B. 1 brings economic development, jobs; Active Transportation Program gets some love; Equity Advisory Roundtable is almost full.
December 4, 2020
What Does it Take to Meet State Climate and Equity Goals?
California agencies - CARB, CTC, and HCD - come together to find a path towards meeting all kinds of state goals on climate change, environment, justice and equity, and sustainability
November 6, 2020
California Agencies Begin to Grapple With Racial Equity and Environmental Justice
California Air Resources Board hosts heated exchange over perceived lack of transparency on racial justice statement; other state agencies moving towards learning about dismantling their racist structures
October 29, 2020
