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Caltrans Statement on Equity: What Does it Mean?
Caltrans makes a promise, and communities and advocates will need to hold them accountable to it. It won't be easy.
December 23, 2020
So You’ve Been Publicly Fumed
Californians can do something about diesel truck drivers who try to gas them out
December 17, 2020
Downey Area Freeway Fighters Form The Happy City Coalition
The Happy City Coalition is working to stop expansion of the 605 and 5 Freeways, and to build a more walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented Southeast L.A. County
December 17, 2020
California Transportation Commission Recommends More Money for Active Transportation Program
Annual report outlines $22B in 2020 investments, offers legislative recommendations including increase for ATP
December 16, 2020
Caltrans Releases Statement on Equity
California State DOT publicly acknowledges its work has amplified racial inequities, and commits to fixing the problem. "This understanding is the foundation for intentional decision-making that recognizes past, stops current, and prevents future harms from our actions."
December 11, 2020
Governor Newsom Appoints New Chair to Air Resources Board
His choice is current CPUC commissioner Liane Randolph.
December 9, 2020
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
Op-Ed: Pros and Cons of the California Public Utility Commission Decision to Deploy Automated Vehicles
New regulations bring California a few steps closer to realizing the sustainable, equitable, and safe transition to an automated vehicle future, but there are caveats.
December 3, 2020
Op-Ed: It Is Time to Appoint Real Climate Leaders Who Understand Equity and Justice in California
California needs bold leadership at every level and in every agency to ensure the Governor's visionary Executive Orders become reality.
December 2, 2020
Hey Caltrans: Now it’s Personal
Some more agony caused by the Bay Area's unsafe streets: this time for Streetsblog San Francisco's editor
December 1, 2020
