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Legislative Update: Brown Signs Bills on Electric Vehicles, Bike Miles Driven, Street Vending
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.
September 18, 2018
Legislative Update: Housing at BART Stations
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.
September 6, 2018
California Releases Grim Climate Change Assessment
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.
August 28, 2018
Denham’s Oversight Hearing on High Speed Rail: “We Could Build 20 Dams for That Price!”
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
August 9, 2018
ARB Adopts New Guidelines for Climate Investments and Sets New “Staggered” Terms for Members
An emotional discussion did not sway the majority from accepting staff recommendations setting staggered expiration dates for new 6-year terms
July 26, 2018
Bill to Increase Use of Zero-Emission Vehicles Could Credit Uber, Lyft for Bike Miles
This bill could give Uber and Lyft a strong interest in making bike-share successful and encouraging its use--and could also motivate them to support cities in improving bike infrastructure to get more people riding them.
July 16, 2018
CA Bill No Longer Redefines E-scooters, But Removes Helmet Requirements for Over-18
After being amended in the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee last week, the e-scooter bill A.B. 2989 has been reduced a single change in the vehicle code, regarding wearing helmets.
July 3, 2018
Caltrans Deputy Director’s Ride Shows Potential for California Transportation Investments
The city of Sacramento is rolling out major new bike facilities to make riding there pleasant and safe for all riders, through a combination of funding, clear policies and standards, and a staff on the lookout for opportunities to make quick, simple, inexpensive changes.
May 24, 2018
Traffic Safety Report Finds More Drivers Using Cellphones
Despite laws against using a hand-held phone or similar device, a new report shows that people are not putting down their phones.
April 23, 2018
Caltrans District 4 Releases the First Comprehensive District-Level Bike Plan
The Bay Area region's bike plan focuses on the state highway network, which frequently forms the spine of city main streets throughout the region.
April 19, 2018
