Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Central Valley

Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Projects Funded by SGC

By Melanie Curry | | 3 Comments
Today the Strategic Growth Council approved 25 projects for funding under the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program. All of them combine affordable housing development and transportation improvements for either transit, walking, biking, or a combination of all three modes. The council also briefly discussed preliminary rulemaking for a new program, the Transformative Climate […]

Fresno Mayoral Candidates Talk About Clean and Green Transportation

By Damien Newton | | No Comments
Last night, the two remaining candidates for Mayor of Fresno met in the city’s downtown at a forum sponsored by the Fresno Bicycle Coalition, The League of Women Voters, Streetsblog California, Cultiva La Salud, and others. The forum covered what Fresno can and should do to encourage a mix of clean and green transportation options […]

Fresno Opens Up Its Streets for CenCALvia this Sunday

By Damien Newton | | No Comments
California’s fifth largest city has been absent from the state, national, and international extravaganza of Open Streets festivals that have been going on in recent decades. That all changes as of Sunday, when Fresno will open its streets for families, cyclists, pedestrians, skaters, and runners. CenCALvia is Fresno’s first foray into Open Streets. The free family-friendly […]

The Importance of Media Attention

By Melanie Curry | | No Comments
James Sinclair is one of a handful of people who are shining a light on what’s happening with California’s Central Valley planning, development, and transportation. His blog, Stop and Move, covers these issues in Fresno. He provides a huge public service, bringing much-needed attention to developments that often take place out of the public eye, […]
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