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California Transportation Commission Relents, Adds Complete Streets Requirements to Funding Program Guidelines

The State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP), the state's largest highway funding program, makes some moves to include S.B. 960 requirements

December 11, 2024

California’s Federal Dollars Will Increase Emissions

In almost every state, federal funding on highway expansions far outstrips spending on transit, active transportation, electrification, and all other programs that aim to reduce emissions. California is no exception.

November 22, 2024

State Transit Transformation Task Force Defers Recommendations for Seamless Transit

The State Transit Transformation Task Force did not move forward with recommendations to coordinate fares and schedules after transit agency pushback. More clarity is needed to emphasize that funding is paramount.

November 12, 2024

Tackling Transportation Emissions Requires Focus on Transit

California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard has flown under the radar for a long time, and recently has come under attack. But if California is serious about climate action, we must clean up our fuel supply while also reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.

November 4, 2024

More Money for Rail in California: US DOT Awards $279 Million

Department of Transportation grants are for improving safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail.

October 29, 2024

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

CalSTA Announces Funding for Rail and Transit Projects

27 projects will receive $1.3 billion from the Transit and Intercity Capital Rail program, funded by the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (cap-and-trade).

October 23, 2024

California Transportation Commission Is Ignoring Complete Streets Law

CTC is pushing to finish SHOPP guidelines before the Complete Streets law goes into effect.

October 21, 2024

Our Overbuilt Road Network Costs Americans Trillions in Lost Housing Opportunities

America has poured enough asphalt to build its sprawling auto-centric road network to cover the entire nation of the Netherlands.

August 26, 2024