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New Report Says Air Quality in U.S. – Especially in California – Is Getting Worse
Researchers found evidence that increased use of natural gas and vehicle fuels are contributing to worsening air quality. Wildfires are a factor, but don't fully explain the increase.
October 23, 2019
High-Speed Rail Reporter Can’t Read a Map
NBC affiliate doesn't know there's already a train from Bay Area to Merced? And the L.A. Times repeats nonsense about battery powered high-speed trains
October 22, 2019
Coastal Commission Accepts San Diego’s Zero-Parking Requirements for a Slice of Coastal Zone
Despite staff recommendation to "wait and see," Commission agrees with need to stop requiring minimum parking at new developments
October 17, 2019
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
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
New Report: Californians Must Drive Less
Even with all the policies on cleaner fuels, increases in driving are increasing emissions
October 9, 2019
L.A. Leaders Celebrate Passage of A.B. 1197 to Speed Homeless Housing
A.B. 1197 makes Los Angeles emergency homeless shelters and supportive housing projects exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
October 3, 2019
New California Transportation Commissioners Sworn In
Tamika Butler and Hilary Norton are a good response to A.B. 179, which called for better representation on the CTC
September 26, 2019
Governor Orders Transportation Aligned with Climate, Appoints Tamika Butler and Hilary Norton to CTC
California State Transportation Agency ordered to direct investments towards decreasing fuel consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
September 20, 2019
