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Active Transportation Program Cycle 6 Funding Finalized
California Transportation Commission adopted its staff recommendation for 134 projects prioritized by nine regional governments throughout California
June 29, 2023
There’s a Budget with Transit Funding, But Negotiations Aren’t Over
The question isn't really whether Newsom will sign off; the question is what will end up in "trailer bills" - which, as their name suggests, trail along after the budget is signed and fill in details left out of the budget itself.
June 16, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: Washington State Legislative Roundup
But this conversation isn't just about Washington, oh no. The issues raised are playing out nationally.
June 15, 2023
Redding Celebrates Launch of Shasta Bike Depot, New Electric Bike-share System
California transportation and climate action leaders showed up to celebrate the long-anticipated opening of Shasta Living Streets' new bike space, and to champion more biking and walking everywhere
May 25, 2023
Long Beach Opens New Mark Bixby Walk/Bike Path along Harbor Bridge
The spectacular path would not have happened without the vociferous, aggressive advocacy of its namesake Mark Bixby
May 25, 2023
State E-bike Incentive Program Is Still a Ways Off
There is a lot of pressure to get the program right, and a lot of interest and participation in program workgroups. And questions.
February 9, 2023
California Grants Billions for Transit Projects
Cuts proposed to the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program by Governor Newsom would affect future funding cycles, if they happen. Meanwhile, $3.68 billion will be awarded in 2023.
February 1, 2023
Governor’s Proposed Budget Takes Back Promised ATP Funding, and Ignores Transit
Newsom's draft CA budget takes into account an estimated $22.5 billion shortfall this year by pulling back some promised funds, including $20 billion from transit and $200 million from the ATP, with potential to restore some of that if tax revenue is higher than expected or federal revenue can backfill.
January 11, 2023
KDL Claims Credit for an ATP Grant in His District
Kevin De Leon's video touting the Skid Row Connectivity and Safety Project was meant to showcase his commitment to Skid Row and underscore the importance of him retaining access to discretionary funding. It went over like a lead balloon.
December 23, 2022
Active Transportation Program Is Highly Competitive, and Its Budget Isn’t Big Enough
and other analysis of the Cycle 6 funding that was just announced, by Safe Routes Partnerships
December 12, 2022
