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Governor Newsom Has an Opportunity to Bring Balance to the California Transportation Commission
Three openings on the commission could bring a new perspective to major transportation funding decisions
January 17, 2019
Bill Would Make State Highways–Which Are Often City Streets–Accommodate All Users
Senator Wiener's S.B. 127 would shift Caltrans' focus to safety for everyone, not just for car drivers
January 14, 2019
At Last, New Rules Are Final: Car Delay Is (Sometimes) NOT an Environmental Impact
After more than five years of discussion and delay—and long after the construction of the stadium it was attached to—S.B. 743's rules on measuring environmental impacts from transportation have been adopted
January 4, 2019
Active Transportation Program Cycle 4: With More Money, Staff Recommends Fewer, Larger Projects
More transformational projects could bring larger mode shifts, complete gaps in networks; but many high-scoring projects were left out.
January 3, 2019
Transformative Climate Communities Grants Announced
The Strategic Growth Council today awarded two implementation grants and four planning grants to communities around the state to encourage and assist in community-led efforts to plan for community resilience in the face of climate change.
December 20, 2018
All California Transit Vehicles Must Be Zero Emission by 2040
California Air Resources Board pass regulation while recognizing need for incentives, funding, technical assistance, infrastructure to help agencies transition to clean vehicles
December 14, 2018
Sacramento Is Reworking its Bus Network
Sacramento transit planners asked residents about their needs and preferences, and discussed the trade-offs. Now they've put out a draft proposal for a new, higher-frequency bus network.
December 12, 2018
What Should Governor-elect Newsom’s Transportation Priorities Be?
Advocates for safe streets and sustainable communities offer a platform
December 6, 2018
Transportation Commission, Air Resources Meet at Cross Purposes, Talk Past Each Other
The focus of the meeting was a report showing California is not on track to reduce emissions from transportation
December 5, 2018
Prop 6 Proponents Introduce Anti-High Speed Rail Initiative
DeMaio wants to shift all responsibility for state highways to local governments, and all construction work to private contractors.
December 3, 2018
