State Releases Guidelines for Autonomous Vehicles
California Governor's Office of Planning and Research wrote a set of principles to guide government agencies thinking about a future full of autonomous vehicles
November 28, 2018
Report: California Efforts to Reduce Transportation Emissions Are Not Working
The California Air Resources Board released a report today showing that major changes will be needed to meet regional greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
November 26, 2018
Reminders: Money and Opportunities Available, Applications Coming Due
California has money available for projects and programs that will help the state meet various goals, including climate change and equity goals.
November 21, 2018
Media Blitz from Oil Industry Tries to Stoke Fears About “High Gas Prices”
Huge banner ads in the LA Times and other outlets proclaim that “unelected state regulators” are circumventing the law and raising gas prices
November 15, 2018
At Bike East Bay’s Biketopia, Berkeley Mayor Promises to Pilot a Milvia Street Protected Bike Lane
Milvia is a top priority in the city's Bike Plan, but construction wasn't slated to begin until 2021. Advocates had asked for something better.
November 9, 2018
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grants Now Available
$395 million is available from cap-and-trade for affordable housing near transit, plus bike, pedestrian, transit projects
November 9, 2018
New Caltrans Executive Director Laurie Berman Speaks of Changes Afoot at the State DOT
Streetsblog asks about culture change, climate change, and getting people out of cars
November 6, 2018
State Awards Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Grants
These grants focus on education and enforcement, which are only two parts of the safety equation
November 5, 2018
It’s Not About the Hair and Heels: Prop 6 Opponents Shoot Down a Specious Argument
Senator Scott Wiener and Emeryville Mayor John Bauters decisively demonstrate that it is possible to ride a bike in heels, and have fun
October 29, 2018