CTC Approves Another Round of Active Transportation Program Projects
The CTC approved 63 new projects under the Active Transportation Program, and another 22 projects will get funding sooner than originally planned.
October 20, 2017
Governor Brown Signs Bill: No More Tickets for Crossing on Countdown
Pedestrians are now legally allowed to enter a crosswalk after a countdown signal has started.
October 3, 2017
CA Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Applications Released
Another round of funding is available for projects that combine affordable housing and low-carbon transportation. The purpose of the AHSC program is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by facilitating projects that support compact infill development.
October 3, 2017
Governor Signs 15 Bills to Make Building Housing Easier
Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a package of fifteen bills that will lay the groundwork for increasing housing, affordable housing, and homeless services in California.
October 2, 2017
Cap-and-Trade Funding Will Go For Electric Vehicles, Other Programs–But Not Transit Passes
CA approved cap-and-trade spending last week - unfortunately there's a lot for electric cars and not so much for transit.
September 20, 2017
Is Park(ing) Day Still a Thing?
Park(ing) Day is almost old hat now, but in the early days it caused a ruckus. Where is it taking place this year?
September 14, 2017
CA Planners, Time to Get Busy: Lots More Bike/Ped Projects to Get Money
CTC staff have recommended 63 projects that had previously applied for ATP grants, but didn't get them, for funding. Also 21 already-awarded projects will get their money sooner--some as soon as this year.
September 5, 2017
California Transportation Commissioners Question CalBike, and Need for Equity Lens
In a jarring exchange, several California Transportation Commissioners questioned the need for equity in transportation funding, and revealed a misunderstanding of transportation funding.
August 28, 2017
Report: CA Emissions Shrinking—Except for Transportation
Californians need to drive less. Policy makers shy away from regulating driving, so herein: a few suggestions. Discuss.
August 23, 2017
L.A., SGV Bike-Share and Bike/Ped Path in S. Lake Tahoe to Get ATP Funds
With a one-time boost of $10 million from cap-and-trade, the ATP will be able to fund more projects. CTC staff recommends a bike and pedestrian pathway in South Lake Tahoe, an expansion of L.A. Metro bike-share near USC and the Expo line, and bike-share in the San Gabriel Valley.
August 1, 2017
