Bill Would Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements
Among the unintended consequences of minimum parking requirements are: more driving, more traffic, more delays for everyone including transit, longer distances between destinations, more fuel use and emissions, more difficulty and danger for people who are not in cars, and much higher housing costs.
April 7, 2021
Mobility and CA’s Equity Achievements – and Mistakes
A new report from The Greenlining Institute analyzes what works, what doesn't work, and how to adjust California's many climate programs to make sure they benefit everyone
April 2, 2021
Interview with CalSTA Secretary David Kim
California's draft Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure - CAPTI - could be the beginning of a new way to think about putting transportation money where it does the most good
March 31, 2021
Increase Active Transportation Program by $2 BILLION? Yes, Please.
"Right now California is in a unique position," with a huge budget surplus, says Commissioner Alvarado. "Let's get a little ahead of this."
March 25, 2021
Cesar Chavez Day: Honoring Those Who Feed Us, Even Through a Pandemic
Respect and gratitude to the farmworkers of California.
March 25, 2021
New Appointee to California Transportation Commission: Executive Director of TransForm
ED Darnell Grisby brings years of experience with transit, knowledge of sustainable transportation modes
March 25, 2021
Legislative Update: Bike Stop-as-Yield Bill Passes First Hurdle
The purpose of the bill is to clarify behavioral expectations and codify common sense practice.
March 23, 2021
CA Transportation Agency Releases Plan to Support, Promote Sustainable Transportation
It's a plan, a framework, a guide - but still, it's a big deal
March 12, 2021
High-Speed Rail: It’s Time to Commit
While it was billed as an opportunity to "pause and consider the purpose of the project in the context of meeting the state's mobility needs," the hearing was more a disjointed airing of complaints.
March 11, 2021
Legislative Update: Transit Boards, High-Speed Rail, New Agencies
Continuing our very early look at upcoming California bills
March 5, 2021
