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State Grants $808M to Support Housing as a Climate Strategy
The AHSC, funded by California's cap-and-trade program, aims to reducing GHGs by putting housing near transit and increasing opportunities for people to safely and comfortably rely on active transportation and transit for their travel needs.
February 15, 2022
Bike Bills: An Omnibus, and Stop-as-Yield
Is this the first time the legislature has seen "bicycle" and "omnibus" in the same phrase?
February 15, 2022
McConnell Tells States To Just Ignore Biden’s Progressive New Road Priorities
After the Biden administration told states that they should spend federal transportation dollars on projects that put safety, sustainability, equity, and road repair first, Sen. Mitch McConnell and Shelley Moore Capito told GOP governors to ignore the guidelines and spend the money any way they want.
February 14, 2022
San Diego County Ponders a VMT Tax, with a Twist
This tax, if approved, wouldn’t cover all of the SANDAG region, but would provide a steady revenue stream for its urban center.
February 11, 2022
STUDY: What A Lifetime of Car Ownership Costs — And Who Pays
The average motorist will pay a whopping $650,000 on the low end to own a car over his or her lifetime, and society will pick up over 40 percent of the tab, a new study finds.
February 9, 2022
New Portantino Legislation Would Force More Progressive Transportation Planning in California Cities
“There is no denying it, California needs safer streets,” stated Portantino.
February 9, 2022
Newsom Appoints Caltrans Head to Lead California State Transportation Agency
Director Toks Omishakin Moves Up
February 9, 2022
Does America Need a ‘Mobility Bill of Rights’?
And more important: what should be included in it?
February 8, 2022
How the U.S. Transportation System Fuels Inequality
Transportation policies prioritizing private vehicle use leave the poor and people of color behind
February 7, 2022
CA Bill Would Extend Environmental Exemption for Bike, Walk, Transit Projects
S.B. 288's temporary CEQA exemption, having proving useful, would be made permanent
February 7, 2022
