Caltrans Releases Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment for Bay Area
This first report focuses on Caltrans District 4, which covers the greater Bay Area. It sets out to begin a discussion about what sea level rise and rising temperatures might mean for state highways.
January 3, 2018
Berkeley’s Bancroft Way Gets a Nod on “Best Bikeways of 2017” List
The first two-way connected parking-protected bikeway in Berkeley is part of a project that includes a bus-only lane and was designed and funded by the local bus agency.
December 22, 2017
Air Resources Board Actually Talks About the Importance of Walking, Biking
There was some traction for the idea that more focus on and investment in the role of active transportation in meeting climate change and health goals would be a good thing.
December 20, 2017
Report Recommends Very Local Emissions Monitoring, and Lots of It
A report released today from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) recommends that California's air monitoring agencies start using available technology to measure local air quality, especially where people live close to facilities that emit harmful pollutants.
December 14, 2017
California Transportation Commission Adopts More ATP Projects
24 projects will be awarded at total of $32 million in Active Transportation Program funds.
December 11, 2017
“We Need to Build More Walkable Cities,” Says Governor Jerry Brown. In Germany.
“That means YOU, on bikes and walking,” Brown told the attendees in Bonn. “There’s more to transportation than cars. We want our cities to make space for walking around.” Yes, exactly!
December 6, 2017
After 4 Years, Key Rule Requiring Development to Account for New Miles Driven Moves Forward
Yesterday the California Office of Planning and Research released a comprehensive update to CEQA. It marks a milestone in efforts to align transportation performance metrics with community values
November 28, 2017
Caltrans District 4 Holds Community Workshop on Bicycle Plan
For many years, cities have refused to consider bicycle and pedestrian improvements on or across state-owned highways—which frequently run right through cities. The stated reason is that Caltrans controls those streets and won't allow changes that might slow or impede car traffic.
November 16, 2017
Bay Area Caltrans District Refines its Bike Plan
Caltrans District 4 planners are hosting a final round of community workshops on proposed bicycle improvement priorities for state-owned roads in the Bay Area.
November 14, 2017
Gas Tax Battle Royale
California's new gas tax is either a boondoggle to line the pockets of politicians, or the beginning of a new, pothole-free day for California roads, depending on perspective. But it's necessary, and it's not even enough money anyway.
November 7, 2017
