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Protected Bike Lane Bill Approved By Legislature, Awaiting Governor
A bill that would make it easier for California cities to build protected bike lanes was passed by both houses of the state legislature this week and only awaits Governor Jerry Brown's signature.
August 29, 2014
CTC Staff Releases California Active Transportation Program List
The California Transportation Commission has released a list of recommended projects that could get funding from the state's Active Transportation Program. The ATP is a new statewide grant program that funds bicycle and pedestrian improvements throughout California. The list is expected to be approved by the full CTC at its August 20 meeting.
August 12, 2014
CA Senate Committee to Consider Protected Bike Lanes Bill Tomorrow
A key hearing will be held in Sacramento tomorrow on legislation that would pave the way for more California cities to build protected bike lanes, also known as "cycle tracks."
June 25, 2014
CalBike Pushes for Protected Bike Lanes, Vulnerable User Laws in Sac
The California Bicycle Coalition held its Advocacy Day this week in the state capitol to lobby legislators on several key policy reforms to promote bicycling.
May 23, 2014
CA Transportation Choices Summit Tackles Policy Issues
The California Transportation Choices Summit, held in Sacramento this week, was an opportunity for sustainable transportation and public health advocates to spend the day learning about current state policies and legislation in the works to change them.
April 24, 2014
TransForm to Host Third Transportation Choices Summit in Sacramento
TransForm, an organization that advocates for sustainable transportation, smart growth, and affordable housing throughout California, will host its third annual summit next week to discuss the state's transportation priorities. The Transportation Choices Summit will take place in Sacramento on Tuesday, April 22, and feature speakers from advocacy organizations including the Greenlining Institute, Move LA, and Safe Routes to Schools, as well as state legislators and representatives from state agencies.
April 16, 2014
California Legislation Watch: Weekly Update
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April 11, 2014
Caltrans Endorses the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide
It wasn't a total surprise, but exciting nevertheless for bicycle advocates gathered at the NACTO "Cities for Cycling" Road Show in Oakland last night. Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty announced that the agency will endorse the use of the National Association of City Transportation Officials Urban Street Design Guide, giving California cities the state DOT's blessing to install modern infrastructure like protected bike lanes.
April 11, 2014
NACTO’s “Cities for Cycling” Road Show Comes to Oakland
Today and tomorrow, Oakland will host the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Cities for Cycling Road Show, which brings experts on NACTO's Urban Street Design Guide to Oakland to meet with city planners, engineers, and elected officials.
April 10, 2014
California Legislation Watch: Weekly Update
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April 4, 2014