State Agencies
Streetsblog California
L.A. Times Editorial Board: California Could Have Better Transportation Options
Air Resources Board report on rising transportation emissions hits home in California's most car-centric city.
November 29, 2018
State Releases Guidelines for Autonomous Vehicles
California Governor's Office of Planning and Research wrote a set of principles to guide government agencies thinking about a future full of autonomous vehicles
November 27, 2018
Report: California Efforts to Reduce Transportation Emissions Are Not Working
The California Air Resources Board released a report today showing that major changes will be needed to meet regional greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
November 26, 2018
Media Blitz from Oil Industry Tries to Stoke Fears About “High Gas Prices”
Huge banner ads in the LA Times and other outlets proclaim that “unelected state regulators” are circumventing the law and raising gas prices
November 15, 2018
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grants Now Available
$395 million is available from cap-and-trade for affordable housing near transit, plus bike, pedestrian, transit projects
November 8, 2018
New Caltrans Executive Director Laurie Berman Speaks of Changes Afoot at the State DOT
Streetsblog asks about culture change, climate change, and getting people out of cars
November 6, 2018
Eyes on the Street: Dangerous New Bridge in Oakland
State transportation agency has opened an on-ramp-style bridge by an elementary school
November 5, 2018
State Awards Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Grants
These grants focus on education and enforcement, which are only two parts of the safety equation
November 2, 2018
California Leaders Say: Trump, Don’t Touch Clean Car Standards!
Press conference reinforces California's intent to maintain its right to regulate emissions from cars
October 26, 2018
Truck Crash onto Gold Line Tracks Again Shows Need for 210 Freeway Barrier Fix
Caltrans should fix the freeway where vehicles repeatedly crash into the Metro Gold Line. At a minimum Caltrans should let Metro proceed with upgrades.
October 16, 2018
