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High-Speed Rail Mudslinging Continues
Sorry, high-speed rail is not Napoleon invading Russia. We promise.
July 10, 2019
Complete Streets Bill Passes Assembly Transportation Committee
Chair Jim Frazier threatens to derail it if he doesn't see amendments he wants, but votes it out of committee
July 8, 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
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
State Grants Awarded for Active Transportation, Sustainable Communities
There are, as always, far more projects applying than there is money for. A complete list of projects here.
May 21, 2019
Senate Transportation Committee: Complete Streets Bill Amended, Passed
Senator Wiener accepted amendments to his Complete Streets bill, but the essence of the bill remained intact
April 24, 2019
Legislative Update: Sen. Transpo. Committee Passes Several Bills, Including ATP Change
S.B. 152 was questioned, but ultimately passed its first committee hearing
April 10, 2019
Bill Would Dramatically Restructure Active Transportation Program
The MTC says their goal with S.B. 152 is good governance. Advocates are not convinced
April 5, 2019
Report: Cap-and Trade Investments Support Affordable Housing, Fire Prevention, Public Transit
Without the GGRF, many of these programs wouldn't exist
March 27, 2019
Bill Aims to Reshape Active Transportation Program
S.B. 152 would hand over 75 percent of ATP funding to regional MPOs to dispose of as they see fit
March 22, 2019