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Legislative Analyst Report on Active Transportation Program: Part 2
The LAO suggests the legislature reconsider some of the program's objectives, and maybe make changes to the way the program funding is decided.
March 7, 2019
CA Releases First Evaluation of Active Transportation Program: Part 1
Legislators want numbers and data, but it is still early to judge program results
March 6, 2019
Active Transportation Funding Cycle 4: Staff Recommendations Revised and Adopted
CTC approves staff's recommended list of project awards, revised slightly from December
February 6, 2019
Stanislaus County to Use Active Transportation Program to Improve a Neglected Neighborhood
County staff and partners say the project will transform the community.
January 30, 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
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
Reminders: Money and Opportunities Available, Applications Coming Due
California has money available for projects and programs that will help the state meet various goals, including climate change and equity goals.
November 20, 2018
Berkeley Unified School District Considers Adopting a Sustainability Plan
Why aren't more school districts thinking about these issues? And why is it taking so long?
November 14, 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
