STEP: New State Program Aims for Transportation Equity, Community Building
Cap-and-trade program will fund grants to build community capacity to plan and address local accessibility needs to help lower greenhouse gas emissions
November 21, 2019
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Open to Bikes
"Who will ride it?" The several thousand people who showed up to cross the San Francisco Bay on the path's opening day answered that question pretty clearly
November 19, 2019
The Battle for the Richmond Bridge Bike Path
At long last, Saturday will see the opening of the Richmond San Rafael Bridge bike path. By some counts, the fight for the path has gone on for close to fifty years.
November 15, 2019
More Biking Would Bring Huge Health Benefits to California
Increasing activity levels would reduce health burdens even more than cleaner air or reduced traffic injuries.
November 13, 2019
What Regulatory Role Should the State Play with Scooters, Bike-share? CA Legislators Want to Know
State legislators hope to avoid repeating mistakes made when ride-hail companies suddenly showed up on the scene.
November 7, 2019
San Mateo County Releases Draft Strategic Plan for Spending Sales Tax Revenue
Virtual Town Hall on November 4; Comments/feedback due November 15
October 29, 2019
Coming Up: Symposium on How to Make the Best Active Transportation Program
On October 29 - 30, the California Transportation Commission will host a conversation on the ATP. In-person attendance is full, but the event will be televised.
October 25, 2019
Invest in Healthy, Active, Sustainable Modes
Bay Area community organizations and consultants release road map for a future of clean sustainable transportation
October 25, 2019
New Report Says Air Quality in U.S. – Especially in California – Is Getting Worse
Researchers found evidence that increased use of natural gas and vehicle fuels are contributing to worsening air quality. Wildfires are a factor, but don't explain the increase.
October 23, 2019
New Vision for the Bay Area: Using Freeways for a High-Quality Regional Transit System
TransForm proposes a new system of "rail-like rubber-tire transit" using managed lanes on area freeways
October 18, 2019