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Legislation Moves in Assembly to Loosen Environmental Regulations on Proposed Widening of SR 37
In 2023, the state passed a law to make it easier to build water and clean energy projects. Now some Assemblymembers want it to apply to a highway widening through environmentally sensitive marsh land.
April 29, 2025
Strap In: California Will Open Its E-Bike Voucher Portal Again on 4/29
Given the chaotic experience with the first application portal opening, it’s probably a good idea for applicants to be ready with all of the necessary documentation.
April 24, 2025
Wiener’s Legislation to Streamline Permitting for Transit Projects Advances
And so does a bill to put a Bay Area funding measure on the ballot in 2026
April 23, 2025
Sacramento Is the First in the Nation to Use Bus Mounted Cameras/AI to Keep Bike Lanes Free of Cars
For now, motorists violating the bike lane will only receive warnings. On June 13, the warnings will end and tickets will be given.
April 22, 2025
SB 720 and What You Need to Know about Red Light Cameras
According to data from UC Berkeley’s Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS), in 2023 alone, there were 167 fatalities and nearly 1000 people suffered serious injuries due to red light running and traffic light violations.
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April 16, 2025
CalMatters Dives Into the Deadly Relicensing Practices at DMV
“We found nearly 40% of the drivers charged with vehicular manslaughter since 2019 have a valid license.”
April 15, 2025
In a ‘Tough-On-Crime’ Nation, Why Is Car Crime Everywhere?
Why do we treat car crime so differently from other forms of law-breaking — and who benefits?
April 15, 2025
StreetSmart Episode 6: Zack Deutsch-Gross and the CA Cap-and-Trade Program
Damien and Zack Deutsch-Gross discuss why the state needs to reauthorize its cap-and-trade program now even though it doesn't expire until 2030.
April 14, 2025
Former Transportation Secretary Goes to Bat for California High Speed Rail
An op/ed about high speed rail in CalMatters calls for the legislature to step up now to more fully fund the project.
April 10, 2025
Senate Committee Rejects Legislation Allowing Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies for Climate Disasters
The legislation, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener (D-SF) would have been the first of its kind in the country.
April 9, 2025
