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Watch Two Bridges Being Taken Down
Caltrans was involved in two very different bridge demolitions last week, and has posted time-lapse footage of both of them.
February 11, 2016
Falling Gas Tax Revenue Leads to Slash in State Transportation Money
The timing seems less than coincidental, announcing a cut in transportation funding days after announcing a pilot program to study road users' fees--but the message is just as stark. The State of California is running out of money to fund transportation.
January 26, 2016
Breaking: Last-Second Bill Would Increase Active Transportation Funding
This just in: Active transportation is finally getting some love in Sacramento. A bill was introduced today to double the funding available for projects and programs that encourage people to walk or ride bikes by making streets and paths safe and comfortable for them.
September 4, 2015
Another Fact-Free Attack on California Climate Change Bills
There's been a lot of media noise about ongoing efforts to pass new climate change legislation in California before the rapidly approaching deadline. One particular op-ed in the Orange County Register adds nothing useful to the debate, but as one of several efforts lately that have been working very hard to obscure facts, it deserves a wagging finger of shame.
September 2, 2015
Caltrans Awards $9.8 Million in Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants
California's Department of Transportation released a list of over 51 cash grants it will allocate for local planning efforts focused on sustainable transportation.
May 8, 2015