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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
Cap-and-Trade Grants for Affordable Housing: Recommendations Released
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grants to be voted on by Strategic Growth Council next week
June 14, 2019
Federal unSAFE Rollbacks Would Have Dire Consequences for Air Quality
The federal proposal poses some very serious problems; litigation might delay them, but few want to talk about other solutions
June 6, 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
Proposed Federal Fuel Economy Rules Will Mess Up Everything
Current Regional Transportation Plans, which have relied on steadily cleaner tailpipe emissions, may not be enough to achieve federal clean air standards
April 30, 2019