Caltrans Statement on Equity: What Does it Mean?
Caltrans makes a promise, and communities and advocates will need to hold them accountable to it. It won't be easy.
January 4, 2021
California Transportation Commission Recommends More Money for Active Transportation Program
Annual report outlines $22B in 2020 investments, offers legislative recommendations including increase for ATP
December 16, 2020
Two New Transportation Leaders in California Legislature
Assembly Speaker Rendon surprises observers by replacing Jim Frazier with Laura Friedman; Senate President Atkins appoints Lena Gonzalez to chair left empty by departure of Jim Beall.
December 14, 2020
Caltrans Releases Statement on Equity
California State DOT publicly acknowledges its work has amplified racial inequities, and commits to fixing the problem. "This understanding is the foundation for intentional decision-making that recognizes past, stops current, and prevents future harms from our actions."
December 14, 2020
Governor Newsom Appoints New Chair to Air Resources Board
His choice is current CPUC commissioner Liane Randolph.
December 10, 2020
Advocates: New Senate Transportation Chair Should Be a Climate Champion
With the new legislative session, California has opportunities for new leadership that recognizes that transportation policy can be a tool for fighting climate change.
December 9, 2020
California Transportation Commission: S.B. 1 Projects Approved
Concerns were raised about continuing to invest in car infrastructure, but project list was approved anyway. Also: S.B. 1 brings economic development, jobs; Active Transportation Program gets some love; Equity Advisory Roundtable is almost full.
December 7, 2020
Op-Ed: It Is Time to Appoint Real Climate Leaders Who Understand Equity and Justice in California
December 3, 2020
California’s Efforts to Reduce Pollution, Greenhouse Gases Are Inextricable from Environmental Justice
Yes! Magazine offers a short history and explainer for cap-and-trade and its EJ issues
November 30, 2020
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November 24, 2020