Study: Electric Pedal-Assist Bikes Can Get People Out of Their Cars
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While research is still scant, indications are good: e-bike riders replace car trips with e-bike trips
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Legislative Analyst Report on Active Transportation Program: Part 2
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The LAO suggests the legislature reconsider some of the program's objectives, and maybe make changes to the way the program funding is decided.
Richmond Mayor Fires Back at Marin’s Attempt to Torpedo Bridge Bike Path
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Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California. Unless noted in the story, GJEL Accident Attorneys is not consulted for the content or editorial direction of the sponsored content. Richmond Mayor Tom Butt has written a scathing letter protesting the Transportation Authority of Marin’s (TAM) unilateral efforts to prevent cyclists from […]
California Leaders Say: Trump, Don’t Touch Clean Car Standards!
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Press conference reinforces California's intent to maintain its right to regulate emissions from cars
California Needs More Bike Ticket Diversion Programs
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Mr. L's story shows how ineffective and harmful just handing out tickets to bike riders can be
Fact Checking Arguments for Repealing the Gas Tax
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These are not reasons to vote for Prop 6
Legislative Update: Brown Signs Bills on Electric Vehicles, Bike Miles Driven, Street Vending
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California will begin regulating emissions from ride-hail companies, sometime, soonish--and give them credit for bike-miles driven. Governor Brown signed that and several other livability bills.
Legislative Update: Housing at BART Stations
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Building housing at BART stations should be a no-brainer, and BART has committed to it. But cities resist. A.B. 2923 would make it easier by giving BART authority to zone its lots rather than waiting for cities to do so.
California Releases Grim Climate Change Assessment
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Average temperatures in California will continue to rise, sea levels will go up, and snowpack will shrink, affecting the availability of water for all uses.
Denham’s Oversight Hearing on High Speed Rail: “We Could Build 20 Dams for That Price!”
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A federal transportation subcommittee—on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials—held a hearing on high-speed rail that wasn't as hostile as its chair seemed to promise
ARB Adopts New Guidelines for Climate Investments and Sets New “Staggered” Terms for Members
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An emotional discussion did not sway the majority from accepting staff recommendations setting staggered expiration dates for new 6-year terms