Legislative Update: Sen. Transpo. Committee Passes Several Bills, Including ATP Change
S.B. 152 was questioned, but ultimately passed its first committee hearing
April 10, 2019
Confused About Housing Legislation? You Are Not Alone! Here’s a Quick Primer
Designer Alfred Twu's charming watercolor illustrations are a guide to what's up in housing discussions right now
April 8, 2019
Bill Would Dramatically Restructure Active Transportation Program
The MTC says their goal with S.B. 152 is good governance. Advocates are not convinced
April 8, 2019
Housing-Near-Transit Bill Passes Its First Hearing
A bill that would rezone every city in California to a higher density near transit passed, as did several other housing bills.
April 3, 2019
Bill to Clarify Bike Riders’ Right to Full Lane Withdrawn
The California Bicycle Coalition, faced with opposition from AAA and others, has decided to hold off on its efforts to clear up California Vehicle Code language about when bicycle riders are allowed to "take the lane."
April 3, 2019
Caltrans Releases Parklet Permit Guidance
It is now possible to build a parklet on a state highway--under certain circumstances.
March 29, 2019
Report: Cap-and Trade Investments Support Affordable Housing, Fire Prevention, Public Transit
Without the GGRF, many of these programs wouldn't exist
March 28, 2019
Bill Aims to Reshape Active Transportation Program
S.B. 152 would hand over 75 percent of ATP funding to regional MPOs to dispose of as they see fit
March 22, 2019
Did You Know? March is “Try Transit” Month!
Probably not, since Caltrans didn't try very hard to make sure anyone knew
March 21, 2019
Legislative Update: Getting to Progress on Climate Goals
S.B. 526 calls for a State Mobility Action Plan for Healthy Communities, and for realigning transportation funding with state climate goals.
March 20, 2019
