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High-Speed Rail Cost Overrun Reporting Raises Questions of Media Bias
Cost overruns are bad, but aren't they equally bad for highway and rail projects?
January 24, 2018
Bill to Allow Bikes to Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs Spiked
Insurance industry freaks out: Chaos. Unpredictability. “Personal interpretation” of laws, oh my.
January 9, 2018
Lighting Up Ten-Lane Bristol Street
More than 45 people came out to a busy street in Santa Ana on December 14 to walk together and talk about the history and future of the surrounding area.
December 28, 2017
CA Air Resources Board Actually Talks About Importance of Walking, Biking
More focus on and investment in the role of active transportation in meeting climate change and health goals would be a good thing.
December 21, 2017
After 4 Years, Key Rule Requiring Development to Account for New Miles Driven Moves Forward
Yesterday the California Office of Planning and Research released a comprehensive update to CEQA. It marks a milestone in efforts to align transportation performance metrics with community values
November 28, 2017
Orange County Bus Routes See 20% Increase in Ridership
OCTA's redesign of its bus system, OC Bus 360°, cut some services but expanded them on high-ridership routes, and added a new student bus pass and a mobile-ticketing app. The result is an increase in rider numbers when other cities are seeing declines.
November 22, 2017
A Cap-and-Trade Primer Based on California’s Experience
To help focus the conversation at the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change meeting in Bonn, the Environmental Defense Fund has prepared a quick fact sheet on cap-and-trade.
November 9, 2017
Gas Tax Battle Royale
California's new gas tax is called a boondoggle to line the pockets of politicians, or the beginning of a new, pothole-free day for California roads, depending on perspective. But it's necessary, and it's not even enough money anyway.
November 6, 2017
CA Strategic Growth Council Narrows List of Potential Transformative Climate Communities Grants
TCC grants fun neighborhood plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide benefits to disadvantaged communities. The Strategic Growth Council will award ~$140M in TCC grants.
November 3, 2017
Caltrans Wants Input on California State Rail Plan
A series of open houses will present the 2018 California State Rail Plan, the state's strategic plan for creating a coordinated, statewide rail network. What does it need?
October 31, 2017
