Caltrans
Streetsblog California
Why California Needs a Complete Streets Bill: Part 2
S.B. 127 requires investing in safety for road users that are outside of cars when making improvements for vehicle traffic, and calls for an equitable approach for those investments.
July 3, 2019
Why California Needs a Complete Streets Bill: Part 1
Caltrans already has some Complete Streets policies in place, but it doesn't follow them. That's one reason.
July 2, 2019
Caltrans Gets Award for Creating Another Bike and Pedestrian Hellscape
Self-congratulations over two recently opened projects show the agency has no idea what constitutes safe infrastructure
June 18, 2019
Caltrans Director’s Ride Caps Bike Month in Sacramento
Every year there is a little more to celebrate.
May 31, 2019
Legislative Update: Complete Streets Move Forward, ATP Rejigger Fails
Among the bills that died or survived last week's Appropriations committee hearings were two key bills for people who walk, bike, or take transit.
May 20, 2019
National Center for Sustainable Transportation Explains New Induced Travel Calculator
Confused about how building highways could end up creating more traffic congestion? This webinar can help
May 1, 2019
Governor’s New Secretary of California State Transportation Agency Is from the Auto Industry
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.
April 25, 2019
Caltrans Lies Again: Widening 5 Freeway Will “Minimize Congestion… Reduce Pollution”
Caltrans presented another misleading video claiming that their I-5 Freeway widening projects will "reduce pollution" and "minimize congestion." Given the past 80 years of highway building have resulted in increases in congestion increases and climate-threatening pollution, it is clear that Caltrans is lying.
April 22, 2019
Caltrans Releases Parklet Permit Guidance
It is now possible to build a parklet on a state highway--under certain circumstances.
March 28, 2019
