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Legislative Analyst Studies Newsom’s Transportation “Budget Solutions”
The Governor's proposals to shift money from transit and the Active Transportation Program are "reasonable," given budget constraints, says the LAO. But the legislature could do something different. Like make cuts to highways instead??
February 15, 2023
State E-bike Incentive Program Is Still a Ways Off
There is a lot of pressure to get the program right, and a lot of interest and participation in program workgroups. And questions.
February 9, 2023
Will Caltrans Safety Cone Mascot Save Lives?
Safety Sam the Cone(head?) reminds drivers not to be jerks and run people over
February 6, 2023
Metro Planning Committee Approves $294 Million for 57/60 Freeway Widening
Metro will add one more eastbound general purpose lane, plus new and widened ramps and streets - to the 57/60 Confluence in the city of Diamond Bar
January 20, 2023
Bicyclists Weigh in on Highway 39 Reopening in San Gabriel Mountains
Public comment on what to do with the wrecked highway closes Monday January 16. Caltrans has shared several possible options for a rebuild.
January 12, 2023
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
