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Legislative Update: New Laws on Transportation Policy, Funding, Planning
Among the hundreds of new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in the weeks leading up to Sunday's deadline were a few related to transportation.
October 15, 2019
Here’s Why McConnell Is Wrong On The Gas Tax
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has already signaled that he will oppose significantly altering the gas tax, which is currently 18.3 cents per gallon. He should relent. Here's why.
October 14, 2019
Opinion: Governor’s Veto of Complete Streets Bill Stinks
Caltrans needs to be held responsible for its own policies - and for the safety or all road users, not just drivers. S.B. 127 would have helped.
October 14, 2019
No, CA Didn’t Bait and Switch Gas Tax Funds
Sleepy State Interregional Transportation Plan Sparks Passionate Misunderstanding
October 14, 2019
A Fare-r Deal for Riders
Transit can raise ridership and better service while avoiding regressive fare hikes, experts say.
October 11, 2019
What does mobility justice mean? Reflections on last weekend’s Untokening convening
Mobility justice for me is about expanding freedom for people to be able to move and live their lives joyfully and fearlessly.
October 11, 2019
San Francisco: It’s Time for an Uber Tax
Support the "San Francisco, California, Proposition D, Ride-Share Business Tax to Fund Muni, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Services and Infrastructure" measure.
October 10, 2019
Talking Headways Podcast: Transit-Oriented Development in Seattle
Let's hear how Sound Transit does it.
October 10, 2019
Report: Drivers Inhale More Pollution than Cyclists
Poetic justice: People who drive end up being exposed to more pollution from their cars than people who ride bikes or walk, a new report found.
October 9, 2019
New Report: Californians Must Drive Less
Even with all the policies on cleaner fuels, increases in driving are increasing emissions
October 9, 2019
