Damien Newton
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California Releases CAPTI: Its Plan to Combine Transportation and Climate Goals
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“The climate crisis is upon us," said California State Transportation Agency Secretary David S. Kim
Legislative Update: Last Gasp for Important Legislation as Bills Sail Through Committees
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In the next few days, current bills that have already passed their house of origin are being heard by committees in the other house. All must be passed – or held, or die – before the legislature goes on summer break, starting this Friday, July 16.
Legislative Dithering Could Blow Up Bullet Train
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California's legislators need a good talking to from Sir Topham Hatt
Meet our Board of Directors : Damien Newton Interviews Jon Weiss
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"The more people that are out there biking, the more pressure there's going to be on politicians. There's a lot of politicians that want to do the right thing, but they don't have the votes for it."
Note to Readers : Melanie Curry Is Taking Some Time Off…
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Just a quick note to our readers that Streetsblog California editor Melanie Curry is taking a planned sabbatical for the next month or so and will be back when the legislature reconvenes in August. We wish Melanie the best during this break and look forward to her return. In the meantime, Damien Newton, past editor […]
Caltrans Begins $1.1 Billion Highway Cleanup
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Gov. promises funds won't be used to replace homeless, but will provide jobs to people in need.
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Please support Streetsblog during our month-long summer fund drive - we're counting on you.
SGV Connect 82 – With the 710 Tunnel Not Happening, Alhambra Prepares for the Future
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Kris interviews Alhambra Vice Mayor Jeff Maloney - about Advancing Alhambra. Folks interested in the project can attend a virtual meeting tomorrow night.
Q&A: How California Can ‘Build Back Better’
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Our ongoing series will look at how California can build mega projects effectively in the new era
SGV Connect 81 – Caltrans Tenants and ExpressLane Changes
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Damien talks with members of United Caltrans Tenants while Kris talks to Metro staff about ExpressLanes.
CalBike Asks for Your Help Getting E-Bike Bill Through the State Assembly
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CalBike asks members, bicyclists, and environmentalists to sign e-petition.
United Caltrans Tenants Oppose State Legislation on Home Sales
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"Unlike Caltrans, local governments have an interest in preventing evictions and making successful sales to tenants because these are their constituents," explains Timothy Ivison with UCT.