Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Asm Laura Friedman

Governor Gavin Newsom and Assemblymember Laura Friedman - photo via Twitter

In Veto Statement, Newsom Rebukes Friedman for Blocking Green Transportation Funding

By Joe Linton | Oct 13, 2021 | No Comments

Newsom: "I proposed $7.6 billion to make key investments in a wide variety of critically necessary [rail/transit/walk/bike] projects... I look forward to re-engaging with the Legislature to finalize and pass a comprehensive transportation package early next year."

Op-Ed: A.B. 43 Would Let Cities Set Safer Speed Limits

By Caro Jauregui | Oct 7, 2021 | No Comments

Current speed limit rules reward those that travel fastest, regardless of safety

Assemblymember Friedman Announces Funding for L.A. River Bike/Ped Projects

By Joe Linton | Sep 30, 2021 | No Comments

Friedman was one of the electeds leading the charge to turn down $7 billion for green transportation statewide - then went to the press to celebrate $15 million for green transportation in her district

California's HSR project, under construction, outside of Fresno. Photo: Streetsblog/Rudick

Feds Prep $10 Billion More for High-Speed Rail

By Roger Rudick | Sep 13, 2021 | No Comments

And anti-HSR legislator Anthony Rendon goes on NBC Bay Area to defend his moves to try and kill the project

California High-Speed Rail's San Joaquin River Viaduct under construction - photo from CAHSRA

In Their Own Words: Rendon and Friedman’s Changing Rationales For Kneecapping CA High-Speed Rail

By Joe Linton | Sep 8, 2021 | No Comments

None of this will come as a surprise to readers following CA High-Speed Rail closely, but this perhaps serves to dispel a few of the myths and falsehoods that obscure rail realities today.

Feds Restore Trump-Blocked Bullet Train Funds

By Roger Rudick and Joe Linton | Jun 11, 2021 | No Comments

Almost $1 billion in funds from D.C. released to the project

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