Opinion: Governor’s Veto of Complete Streets Bill Stinks
Caltrans needs to be held responsible for its own policies - and for the safety or all road users, not just drivers. S.B. 127 would have helped.
October 14, 2019
Here’s Why McConnell Is Wrong on the Gas Tax
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has already signaled that he will oppose significantly altering the gas tax, which is currently 18.3 cents per gallon. He should relent. Here's why.
October 14, 2019
Greta in Denver: ‘Older Generations Are Failing Us’
"We all need to do the seemingly impossible,” said 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg at a climate strike in Denver today.
October 14, 2019
Sleepy Interregional Transportation Plan Sparks Passionate, Misinformed Response
It's a misunderstanding, though
October 11, 2019
Californians Must Drive Less
Even with all the policies on cleaner fuels, increases in driving are increasing emissions
October 9, 2019
Governor Signs Several Bills, Complete Streets Not Among Them
At press time, California Governor Gavin Newsom has given no hint about his plans for S.B. 127, the Complete Streets For All bill authored by San Francisco Senator Scott Wiener.
October 4, 2019
Newsom’s Executive Order on Transportation Funding and Climate Goals
For the first time, the state’s top leader is calling for transportation funding to align with state goals on climate and the environment, and to help people cut back on driving.
October 2, 2019
SANDAG Can’t See the Future for the Cars
SANDAG board members still believe they can widen highways to "fix congestion"
October 1, 2019
EPA’s Catch-22: Bad Air = No Highway Money
It's true that the state's planning for meeting Clean Air Act targets needs to improve, but does this EPA care about that?
September 25, 2019