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July 2, 2021
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July 1, 2021
Q&A: How California Can ‘Build Back Better’
Our ongoing series will look at how California can build mega projects effectively in the new era
June 4, 2021
CalBike Asks for Your Help Getting E-Bike Bill Through the State Assembly
Statewide bicycle advocacy group CalBike is encouraging members, bicyclists, and environmentalists to sign an e-petition urging the legislature to pass Assembly Bill 117, known as the E-Bike Affordability Bill, this summer.
May 25, 2021
Transit Riders and Unions to MTC: Fork it Over
MTC says federal funds provide a chance to rethink how transit agencies work and grow. Drivers and riders say the cuts in service require action, and funding, now.
May 20, 2021
As California Recovers from COVID-19, Bike Month Rolls Back This May
Last year’s Bike Month was subdued for the obvious reasons. And while this year’s Bike Month is not a return to the normal calendar of bicycling related festivities, there are certainly more events, and better programming than what we saw last year when groups were just trying to figure out how to do bicycling events safely.
May 4, 2021
Bill to Help Cities Make “Slow Streets” Permanent Moving in Assembly
“Los Angeles’ Slow Streets program has offered children, families, and constituents throughout our city the opportunity to play, exercise, and socialize, safely, throughout their neighborhoods during the pandemic and should be expanded,” said Nazarian.
April 30, 2021
Trio of Bills Seeks to Prevent California Truck Drivers from Being Exploited
Senator María Elena Durazo, Senator Lena Gonzalez and Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo have introduced a trio of bills that are designed to protect California’s port truck drivers and to increase accountability for trucking companies
April 30, 2021
“Seamless and Resilient Bay Area Transit Act” Passes Assembly Transportation Committee
One step closer to a Seamless Bay Area.
April 28, 2021
Q&A with Assemblyman Marc Berman Over Legislation to Change VTA
Following the recommendations of a 2019 Santa Clara County Grand Jury Report, Assemblymember Marc Berman introduced legislation earlier this year that would dramatically remake the Board of Directors for the Valley Transit Authority (VTA).
April 26, 2021
