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Why Transit Advocates Aren’t 100% Behind This Senator’s Bold Bill To Slash Highway Funding
A new Republican bill could bring rampant highway overspending to a halt and slash emissions by one-fifth. But don't get too excited because it would hurt transit, too.
March 16, 2026
CA Election: Local Transportation Tax Measures
A look at local transportation tax measures, including a couple of dueling parcel tax measures in Berkeley
October 24, 2024
Local Transportation Ballot Measures Aren’t Supporting Better Transportation Choices
In November, voters in regions around the state will be asked to vote on local sales tax measures to raise money for transportation, which often means more highways.
August 1, 2022
Fresno Transportation Tax Fight Encapsulates California’s Divisions
The county Council of Governments, which led decisions on the proposed tax measure's content, wants to fund freeways, but the city needs transit, sidewalks, and bike lanes
July 8, 2022
Opinion: Gov. Newsom’s Gas Rebate Won’t Fix Anything
High gas prices should not be seen as just a political crisis. They are also an opportunity to reduce climate pollution, end fossil fuel wars, reduce traffic congestion, and increase public health through active transportation.
Jenn Guitart
April 5, 2022
Florida GOP Trying to Kill Transportation Measure
A wide majority of Hillsborough County voted to tax themselves for transit and safer streets. The Florida GOP is trying to block it anyway.
September 6, 2019
Editorial: For a Mega Measure to Work, the Rider Must Come First
The voters need to know it won't be business as usual if there's to be any hope of passing a huge measure to reinvent transit in the Bay Area
September 4, 2019
