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CA OTS “Safety” Campaign Blames Pedestrian Victims Killed By Drivers
You might think that drivers are at fault for killing pedestrians. You'd be right!
September 6, 2017
CA Planners, Time to Get Busy: Lots More Bike/Ped Projects to Get Money
CTC staff have recommended 63 projects that had previously applied for ATP grants, but didn't get them, for funding. Also 21 already-awarded projects will get their money sooner--some as soon as this year.
September 5, 2017
California Transportation Commissioners Question CalBike, and Need for Equity Lens
In a jarring exchange, several California Transportation Commissioners questioned the need for equity in transportation funding, and revealed a misunderstanding of transportation funding.
August 28, 2017
Report: CA Emissions Shrinking—Except for Transportation
Californians need to drive less. Policy makers shy away from regulating driving, so herein: a few suggestions. Discuss.
August 23, 2017
Assemblymember Santiago Stumps for AB390 to End Gotcha Pedestrian Tickets
Miguel Santiago is pushing to upgrade old laws that penalize pedestrians for entering crosswalks during a countdown phase
August 9, 2017
L.A., SGV Bike-Share and Bike/Ped Path in S. Lake Tahoe to Get ATP Funds
With a one-time boost of $10 million from cap-and-trade, the ATP will be able to fund more projects. CTC staff recommends a bike and pedestrian pathway in South Lake Tahoe, an expansion of L.A. Metro bike-share near USC and the Expo line, and bike-share in the San Gabriel Valley.
August 1, 2017
Governor Brown Signs Cap and Trade Extension
California's landmark cap-and-trade bill was signed today by Governor Jerry Brown. It was a speech-filled occasion: a victory celebration, a moment to crow--and a chance to warn of the existential threat of climate change.
July 26, 2017
Help Ensure that S.B. 1 Tax Money Is Wisely Spent
While there is a push to make quick decisions and get projects on the ground fast, there is also counter pressure to take enough time to get these decisions right. There won't be another opportunity to raise money for transportation any time soon.
July 11, 2017
Legislative Update: Greenhouse Gas Targets, Rolling Turns, Fare Evasion, Disabled Placards, BART Housing
The Assembly Transportation Committee heard and passed along several bills this week.
June 30, 2017
Santa Ana is Having a Roundabout Renaissance
The City of Santa Ana public works department has been busy the first half of the year installing street improvements on the city's west side. Between March until roughly last month, nine roundabouts were installed along three street corridors.
June 30, 2017
