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Six Reasons the Metro Board Should Not Approve 57/60 Freeway Widening
At its core, the 57/60 project is about adding one more lane
January 11, 2023
CARB’s Scoping Plan for Climate Action Calls for Much Less Driving
But CARB sidestepped real commitments on reducing VMT, even though the agency has acknowledged for years that reducing driving is key to meeting climate goals
December 19, 2022
Caltrans to Report on Achievements from Statewide Bike and Pedestrian Plan
The department extended the public comment period on this draft report until January 13, and is holding a webinar to talk about it on December 16.
December 13, 2022
Active Transportation Program Is Highly Competitive, and Its Budget Isn’t Big Enough
and other analysis of the Cycle 6 funding that was just announced, by Safe Routes Partnerships
December 12, 2022
CTC Adopts Staff Recommendations for ATP Funding
$1B in a one-time boost in funding made it possible to approve 93 new high-scoring projects. The CTC plans to request a larger allocation for the ATP in future state budgets.
December 8, 2022
Transformative Climate Community Grants Announced
Strategic Growth Council approves seven planning and three implementation grants that emphasize cooperation on resilience, emission reductions, public health, workforce training, and community engagement.
October 28, 2022
CalBike Has Some Answers to Questions about State E-bike Incentives
The program is still under development, but the California Bicycle Coalition already has about 8500 people signed up to receive updates
October 21, 2022
Active Transportation Program: Cycle 6 Staff Recommendations Released
High scores, 434 application requesting $3.1 billion. So far, 93 projects recommended, for about $1 billion.
October 20, 2022
High-Speed Rail Sustainability Report 2022 Released
Too bad the station renderings show such car-centric places
October 19, 2022
Recap of California Transportation Commission Meeting: Equity, Climate Are Major Topics
Instead of discussions centered on highway expansions and where to get the money for them, the Commission is engaging with climate, environmental, and equity concerns arising out of the state's transportation system.
October 14, 2022
