Bill to Clarify Pedestrian Countdown Signals Improved and Passed
A bill to correct the motor vehicle code to allow pedestrians to use countdown signals the way they were intended--as information they could use to decide whether they have time to cross an intersection--has passed both houses of the legislature and is headed for the governor's signature.
September 13, 2017
Legislative Update: Bill for Better Representation on the California Transportation Commission
A watered-down bill for better representation on the commission that makes major transportation decisions may still be too strong for Governor Brown's taste. And that's not good.
September 7, 2017
Planners, Time to Get to Work: Lots More Bike/Ped Projects to Get Money
CTC staff have recommended 63 projects that had previously applied for ATP grants, but didn't get them, for funding. Also 21 already-awarded projects will get their money sooner--some as soon as this year.
September 6, 2017
ARB Measures Pollution Exposure Risk of Drivers, Bicyclists, Transit Riders
A recent CARB study found that people traveling by car, bus, and bike are exposed, generally, to similar levels of pollution, while the clear winners—those who breathe in the least black carbon, fine particle matter, and ultrafine particulates—are people traveling by electric-powered light rail.
September 5, 2017
Caltrans Hires State Bicycle Advocate to Lead Sustainability Program
Caltrans just hired one of the most effective, coalition-building bicycle advocates in the state to lead its Sustainability Program. We hope that's a good thing.
August 31, 2017
State Government Leading the Way on Employer-Provided Bike-Share
Despite the heat—at 4 p.m. the temperature was reaching 105 degrees—a hardy and enthusiastic group of state assembly reps and senators emerged from the air conditioned Capitol building ready to ride.
August 29, 2017
California Transportation Commissioners Question CalBike, and Need for Equity Lens
In a jarring exchange, several California Transportation Commissioners questioned the need for equity in transportation funding, and revealed a misunderstanding of transportation funding.
August 28, 2017
Report: CA Emissions Shrinking–Except for Transportation
Californians need to drive less. Policy makers shy away from regulating driving, so herein: a few suggestions. Discuss.
August 23, 2017
Eyes on the Street: San Jose Tests Out a Two-Way Protected Bikeway
San Jose had a very bikey time last week: The SVBC held its summit, NACTO came to town, and a pop-up protected bikeway showed up in downtown San Jose.
August 15, 2017
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August 14, 2017