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Newsom Appoints Caltrans Head to Lead California State Transportation Agency
Director Toks Omishakin Moves Up
February 8, 2022
New Fed. Law Requires Some (But Not All!) States to Improve Bike/Walk Safety
The new-and-slightly-reformed Highway Safety Improvement Program could represent a turning point on U.S. roads, at least in the states that are required to spend the money right.
February 3, 2022
Like Newsom, Illinois Governor Also Wants to Pause Scheduled Gas Tax Hike
The proposal, which is projected to cost the state $135 million in revenue, is unfair to people who don't drive. And it may not even save much money for drivers.
February 2, 2022
That Bridge in Pittsburgh Is Where I Became an Advocate
After seeing the collapse of such a hauntingly familiar site, I hope the President really will "build back better"
January 31, 2022
Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse Underscores Urgent Need For Fix-It-First Policy
The collapse of a bridge in Pittsburgh is just a preview of potential disasters to come under the new infrastructure legislation, which continues to allow states to prioritize building new capacity for drivers over repairing existing stuff.
January 31, 2022
Op-Ed: REAP 2.0 Grants Should Fund Housing That Helps Meet Climate Goals
Transformative investments can create more equitable housing opportunities while reducing carbon emissions. Now is our chance to fund them.
January 28, 2022
Study Maps Alternatives for New San Gabriel Valley Transit Investment
How should the SGV spend $635M in Measures M funds that had been set aside for the SGV L Line extension?
January 28, 2022
Caltrans: Complete Streets Are Coming, But Not With Much Urgency
Updates from the California Transportation Commission on Complete Streets, ATP, and more
January 27, 2022
GOP Govs to Biden: Don’t Force Your Progressive Politics on our Highway Projects
Republican governors banded together to thwart the federal government's push to use the new $1.2-trillion infrastructure package to promote progress on climate change, jobs and racial justice.
January 24, 2022
A Clarification on Newsom’s Budget Proposal for Active Transportation
He's proposing a $500m bump to the ATP, same as last year, plus $250m for other bike and pedestrian projects
January 13, 2022
