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 15, 2022
New Bill Would Create an Incentive to Go Car-Free in California
Bill from Senator Portantino would offer a tax credit to people who do not own cars
June 6, 2022
San Bernardino Highway Widening Project Gets Advance Money With Little Notice
Approval for funding of 10 Freeway widening project slips quietly by, with little discussion
May 31, 2022
Bill to Prohibit Building Freeways through Sensitive Communities Moves to Assembly Floor
The bill would prohibit Caltrans from using state resources on any project, or on permitting any project, that does not meet certain criteria measured by the California Healthy Places Index.
May 20, 2022
Progress on California’s High-Speed Rail
People are noticing that the project is actually happening. Listen to CAHSRA head Brian Kelly tell the story.
May 13, 2022
Does the Building Trades Council Really Believe Freeways Are More Important than Homes?
Labor is prioritizing a few hours of labor over people's lives, and homes.
May 10, 2022
What Should the Air Resources Board Study?
An opportunity to help shape California Air Resources Board's research priorities - and provide ideas for future research projects
May 5, 2022
CA High-Speed Rail Hits Milestones
EIR for Merced to San Jose, Central Valley Station designs, Funding for Union Station, Adoption of 2022 Business Plan
April 29, 2022
Bike and Pedestrian Safety Bills Pass First Hearing; Legislative Decorum Cracks
A recap of yesterday's hearing: Stop as Yield, Freedom to Walk, Pedestrian Lead Intervals, Speed Cameras, Aligning planning and investments with climate goals, Graduated Driver's Licenses - and a spectacular failure to suspend the gas tax
March 30, 2022
First Bill Roundup: What’s on Deck This Session?
Speed cameras, ending tickets for "jaywalking," and stop-as-yield for bikes, planning, and e-bike training.
March 23, 2022