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Transportation Projects in the “Pipeline” Must Be Reevaluated
Long lead time on transportation projects means many are likely outdated, and may work against climate and environmental investments the state is making in other ways
July 7, 2022
New Head of Caltrans: Tony Tavares, Chief of Bay Area and L.A. Districts
Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Tony Tavares, current Caltrans District chief for L.A.-Ventura Counties, as the new head of Caltrans
June 21, 2022
Where Metro and Caltrans Plan to Widen the 91 Freeway
Metro and Caltrans plan to spend about $400 million widening parts of the 91 Freeway through South L.A. and Southeast L.A., meaning more pollution in already pollution-burdened communities of color.
June 9, 2022
L.A. City and Community Land Trust Offer Competing Visions for Caltrans El Sereno Properties
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that doesn’t exist anywhere in the state of California, let alone the city of Los Angeles,” de León said
June 3, 2022
Caltrans Tenants Left Out as “710 Home” Sales Move Forward
"I have been living here my whole life," says Elizabeth Ortega, a Caltrans tenant for 22 years. "I think it would be just to allow us and other tenants to purchase our homes."
April 5, 2022
Caltrans Announces Sustainable Transportation Grants
A mix of state and federal funds will go towards planning a variety of sustainable transportation projects, including transit, bike, pedestrian, and electric vehicles.
April 4, 2022
Caltrans Officially Embraces “Safe Systems” Approach
Prioritizing safety on California roads needs much more than a reliance on enforcement and education. A safe systems approach lowers the incidence of major injuries by assuming people will make mistakes and designing roads to reduce consequences.
February 24, 2022
Newsom Appoints Caltrans Head to Lead California State Transportation Agency
Director Toks Omishakin Moves Up
February 8, 2022
Glendale Blvd Hit-and-Run Crash Highlights Need for Safety Improvements
If Caltrans is serious about its professed commitment to safety, multi-modal transportation, and complete streets, it should take some kind of immediate action to fix the situation.
February 4, 2022
Caltrans: Complete Streets Are Coming, But Not With Much Urgency
Updates from the California Transportation Commission on Complete Streets, ATP, and more
January 27, 2022
