State Budget Agreement Includes HSR Bonds and a $1 Billion ATP Bump
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This seemingly sudden agreement on high-speed rail is a little anti-climactic, if welcome.
Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Federal EPA
Streetsblog, Joe Linton Honored by L.A. Press Club
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This year, Streetsblog L.A.'s team were finalists in six categories and were honored in the top three in all six including top honors in the Best Blog category and Joe Linton for non-political commentary in an online publication.
Today’s Headlines
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Action on climate urgently needed now (IPCC) CARB’s climate scoping plan won’t help (EDF) Yet it is still attacked “from all sides” – including those who want to do much less (AP) Governor, legislature hammer out a deal on tax relief for Californians (not just drivers, no gas tax suspension) (CalMatters) Some people hate car-free […]
Muni Measure’s Failure and the Future of San Francisco Transit
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The fact that the measure was not "shellacked" is a testament to how much the people of San Francisco care about public transit, depend on it, and want it to be better.
Today’s Headlines
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It bears repeating: Action on climate is urgently needed now, not in ten years (IPCC) High temperatures led to BART train derailment (LA Times) Air Resources Board holds hearing on CA climate plan (Federal News Network) Closed-door CA budget negotiations focus on energy (CalMatters) Biden’s push for gas tax suspension puts pressure on CA legislators […]
Long-Promised Bike Lanes on the Spring Street Bridge Could Be Coming Soon
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"We are still intending to stripe the bike lanes on the Spring St Bridge even though the project contract itself is completed."
Commentary: Look to Amsterdam, not Antioch, for OakDOT’s New Director
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Only a morally confused person would suggest years of "equity" outreach is required over whether to install infrastructure that prevents people from getting killed or maimed
Talking Headways Podcast: What Cities Gain by Removing Parking
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Oregon plans to reduce parking regulations in cities. What can we learn about the effect of parking lots on urban heat islands?
Advocates Decry Proposed ‘Gas Tax Holiday’ — And Offer Alternatives to Ease Pain at the Pump
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As President Biden urges Congress to give drivers a gas tax "holiday" that experts say won't even significantly ease pain at the pump, advocates are urging him to give Americans emergency relief from car dependency instead.
These U.S. Communities Are Making Safety Progress After Jaywalking Reform
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The Black Lives Matter protests and the pandemic have dramatically shifted the terrain around policing. As a result, the last two years have brought about the first serious rethinking of jaywalking laws in a century, challenging a practically universal American rule that dates back to some of the earliest auto industry lobbying campaigns. Here's what happened next.
Today’s Headlines
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Tired of hearing about climate change? (IPCC) Study says people need the facts to be repeated (The Guardian) So read the report already (IPCC) Who is paying for research on carbon capture? (LA Times) CA has underfunded school buses for years (LA Times) State lawmaker wants audit of San Jose transit agency (The Bond Buyer) […]