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Vote on Cap-and-Trade Bills Postponed to “Allow Discussion”
Governor Brown is pushing hard to pass two bills that would reauthorize California's cap-and-trade system, but proponents of strong climate change policies say that the legislative package could seriously undermine those efforts.
July 12, 2017
Legislative Update: Greenhouse Gas Targets, Rolling Turns, Fare Evasion, Disabled Placards, BART Housing
The Assembly Transportation Committee heard and passed along several bills this week.
June 28, 2017
State Seeks Active Transportation Projects That Are Ready for Funding Soon
California's Active Transportation Program (ATP) is about to receive an infusion of cash, and staff is looking for a few good bicycle and pedestrian projects to give it to.
June 7, 2017
CA Transportation Commission Speeds Up ATP Allocations
The California Transportation Commission agreed to accelerate allocations to already approved ATP projects, and began considering how to spend new revenue from the recently passed transportation funding bill.
May 19, 2017
Downtown Modesto Ups its Crosswalk Game
Modesto unveiled a new art installation last Friday, and to enjoy it, all people have to do is look down at their feet. If these new crosswalks help make it safer to cross the street, so much the better.
May 16, 2017
Legislative Update: “Idaho Stop” and Pedestrian Signals to Be Heard Next Week
Two bills very pertinent to bicyclists and pedestrians are set for their first committee hearings in the California legislature on Monday's Assembly Transportation Committee. One would allow bike riders to roll through stop signs--when safe; the other would make clear that pedestrians are allowed to cross while their signals are counting down.
May 4, 2017
Bill to Stymie 710 Tunnel Is Stymied by Asm Transportation Committee
A bill that would have ended consideration of a potential tunnel on the 710 freeway through Pasadena fell short of votes. Assembly Transportation Committee members hesitated to step into what they call a "local issue."
April 20, 2017
Fresno to Get Rural Electric Ride Share Services
Two new programs--Green Raiteros and Van y Vienen--will soon be providing electric-powered shared rides to some of the poorest and most isolated rural communities near Fresno.
April 14, 2017
After Years of Inaction, a Rush to Approve CA Transportation Funding Bill
A fix to a late amendment wasn't enough for environmental justice advocates, and the Republicans--well, their support is irrelevant. But the rush to pass S.B. 1 is hampering what could be a very good transportation funding bill.
April 4, 2017
Garden Grove Open Streets Event Returns for Third Year on April 1
Garden Grove's third Open Streets route on April 1 will have a mix of car-free streets, pop-up protected bike lanes, designated walking paths and a pop-up neighborhood greenway.
March 20, 2017
