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High-Speed Rail Authority Approves Environmental Docs for Burbank-to-Los Angeles Segment
Milestone clears way to move forward with planning and design of this segment
January 21, 2022
Emeryville Mayor John Bauters Interview: What Can a Mayor Do to Make a City More Livable?
Emeryville Mayor John Bauters, out to share the joy of bicycling, has some thoughts on the matter
January 20, 2022
Questions, and Some Answers, About Caltrans’ New Complete Streets Directive
Caltrans' new Complete Streets policy directive has been met with interest, heavily tempered with skepticism.
January 18, 2022
ANALYSIS: When Speed Cameras Are Racist
When are automated speed cameras an equitable tool for roadway safety — and when are they speed traps that disincentivize cities from making roadways safe because of the money that's coming in?
January 18, 2022
Why Tesla Can Program Its Cars to Break Road Safety Laws
The controversial automaker introduced a new feature that allows drivers to pick one of three custom driving profiles: "chill," "average," and "assertive."
January 12, 2022
Governor’s Proposed Budget Transportation Elements Sound Familiar
The first chess move in a negotiation with the legislature contains a transportation proposal pretty much identical to last year's: finish the Central Valley segment of HSR, a bit more for ATP.
January 10, 2022
Report: In 2021, Drivers Nearly Erased Most of 2020 Climate Wins
Transportation emissions climbed back to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels during 2021 — and that modest reduction was almost entirely attributable to decreases in air travel not driving, a new study finds.
January 10, 2022
Year In Review 2021: Now For the Good News
This year was not a good one for big wins. But it may go down in history as a critical turning point for our national transportation future.
December 28, 2021
Infrastructure Law Helps Fix Amtrak Funding Woes, Rail Exec. Tells House
An infusion of $22 billion for Amtrak would allow the system to offer more reliable service, upgrade stations and work on its backlog of deferred maintenance.
December 28, 2021
Year In Review 2021: The Bad News
It's time for our year-in-review. Let's get the bad news out of the way first.
December 23, 2021
