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SF’s Central Subway Opens: a Few Reflections
The Central Subway, at least from Chinatown to 4th & Brannan, opened this weekend offering free, preview rides. From KQED's coverage:
November 22, 2022
Looking Ahead to Legislature’s December “Special Session” on Oil Profits
Governor Newsom claims that the oil industry has been increasing prices unfairly and blaming the surge in prices on inflation and environmental regulations even as it brought in record profits
November 14, 2022
High-Speed Rail Sustainability Report 2022 Released
Too bad the station renderings show such car-centric places
October 19, 2022
How Should California Spend Money from Cap-and-Trade?
The California Air Resources Board is seeking public input on prioritizing climate spending. What are your ideas? Weigh in! You know that others - including profit-focused businesses - are putting in their two cents. Deadline is this Friday, October 14.
October 11, 2022
Caltrans Update: Progress on Complete Streets Policy
Last year, then-director of Caltrans Toks Omishakin issued a Director's Policy calling for the Department to consider the needs and safety of people on foot, on bike, and on transit in all of its projects. Then in July, the Caltrans Office of Sustainability issued a Complete Streets Action Plan [PDF], which identified "key high-priority tasks" to get the ball rolling on implementation as soon as possible.
September 8, 2022
Stop Sign Bill Is Dead
Author Boerner Horvath pulled A.B. 1713 because it was clear that Newsom planned to veto it
August 31, 2022
Freedom to Walk Bill – Decriminalizing Jaywalking – Is on the Governor’s Desk
Again. But this time he might sign it.
August 29, 2022
California’s Laws on Cell Phone Use While Driving Are Not Good Enough
Washington and Oregon, which have similar distracted driving law on cellphone use, reduced crashes at a higher rate than California
August 9, 2022
Legislative Update: Bills Begin to Move Forward Again
Committee passes three bills from Senator Wiener: CEQA exemptions for sustainable transportation and student housing, plus the Climate Corporate Accountability Act
June 14, 2022
Berkeley Approves Zoning for BART Station Housing
The new TOD zone will allow up to 2,400 units of housing to be built at the two large BART station parking lots within the city limits. Next steps: develop and build the housing.
June 3, 2022
