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“We’re excited to see Senator Wiener continue his leadership on active transportation with SB 71, which makes permanent a bill he authored to exempt biking, walking, and public transit plans and projects from CEQA review,” said CalBike Policy Director Jared Sanchez. 

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To the surprise of few, the incoming presidential administration of Donald Trump hit the ground driving, signing executive orders that will boost oil production and could eliminate federal tax credits for the purchase of electric vehicles. While California has set its own climate and emission goals, its plan relies on drivers switching to emission-free electric […]

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Pat me on the head and shoo me out the door, there's work to be done

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Some protected bike lanes and bike/walk paths connecting communities in Southern Oregon

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In Chevron's absence, California can pursue sustainability goals--locally and globally--even more enthusiastically. It can speed the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy (which, on a good day, sometimes accounts for more than 100% of the state's energy).

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You have to see 119 miles of high speed rail construction from the air to really appreciate how much has been built

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S.B. 960 has been through the wringer, but negotiations have produced a strong, flexible, much improved approach to ensuring streets are complete - that is, not built solely for cars.

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Other regions - and the state - should take note

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Using - and encouraging the use of - active and multimodal transport can greatly enhance people's lives, especially seniors

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