State Agencies
Streetsblog California
Caltrans Settles Environment Lawsuit, Cancels High Desert Freeway Project
Thanks to a Climate Resolve lawsuit, Caltrans has agreed to halt work on the Metro-funded High Desert Corridor freeway
October 3, 2019
Newsom’s Executive Order on Transportation Funding and Climate Goals
For the first time, California's top leader is calling for transportation funding to align with state goals on climate and the environment, and to help people cut back on driving
October 2, 2019
New California Transportation Commissioners Sworn In
Tamika Butler and Hilary Norton are a good response to A.B. 179, which called for better representation on the CTC
September 26, 2019
Federal EPA Tries a Catch-22: California Air Is So Bad, No Highway Money
It's true that the state's planning for meeting Clean Air Act targets needs to improve, but does this EPA care about that?
September 25, 2019
Governor Orders Transportation Aligned with Climate, Appoints Tamika Butler and Hilary Norton to CTC
California State Transportation Agency ordered to direct investments towards decreasing fuel consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
September 20, 2019
Take Action: Complete Streets Bill Now on Governor Newsom’s Desk
S.B. 127 needs your support
September 19, 2019
Nope, Say California Leaders to Trump Threat on Vehicle Emissions Waiver
"We'd love to see them in court."
September 18, 2019
Five Ways Trump Is Wrong on California Emissions
The Trump administration revoked a waiver allowing California to set higher automobile emissions standards than the federal government. It's a bad idea.
September 18, 2019
Quick Legislative Update: Current Status of Some Transportation, Housing Bills
Complete Streets, e-bikes, CEQA exemptions, housing development, tenant rights--there's a lot going on in Sacramento
September 12, 2019
Caltrans’ New Director: Toks Omishakin Has Credentials in Active Transportation
What Caltrans needs is a leader who understands why biking and walking and transit are important and why these modes need multilayered, outspoken support.
September 4, 2019
