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Steven Cliff, from California Air Resources Board, to Head National Highway and Traffic Safety
By Melanie Curry |
It's a strategic move and it sends the unequivocal message that the new President is committed to incorporating environmental concerns in every corner of federal policy making.
New Phase of Burbank Wash Bike/Walk Path Opening Very Soon
By Joe Linton |
The new 0.75-mile segment combines with an existing stretch to make a 1-mile long off-street bike/walk path
Five Highlights from Pete Buttigieg’s Confirmation Hearing
By Kea Wilson |
The Secretary of Transportation nominee, Pete Buttigieg, used his confirmation hearing to reaffirm his support for mass transit and complete streets.
Street Safety Groups to President Biden: Commit to a Federal Vision Zero Plan
By Gersh Kuntzman |
"For decades ... we have lacked the leadership to make roadway safety a national priority in the United States," says the letter, which is signed by groups including New York's own Families for Safe Streets.
Today’s Headlines
By Melanie Curry |
Fatigue, burnout, exhaustion: we ask a lot of hospital staffs (LA Daily News) Emissions went down during pandemic–except for SUVs. Emissions from SUVs have gone up (NPR) Electric bikes may soon outsell cars in Europe (Electrek) CA Rep McCarthy, after thinking on it, now says Trump did not incite the mob at the Capitol (LA […]
Air Resources Board Elevates Environmental Justice to Executive Level
By Melanie Curry |
ClimatePlan's Chanell Fletcher, as new Deputy Executive Officer for Environmental Justice, will oversee environmental justice, Community Air Monitoring Program (A.B. 617), and more.