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Instead of measuring delay to cars, under new CEQA rules infill projects will estimate the number of vehicle miles traveled they produce. Photo: Melanie Curry/Streetsblog

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At Last, New Rules Are Final: Car Delay Is (Sometimes) NOT an Environmental Impact

By Melanie Curry | Jan 4, 2019 | 5 Comments

After more than five years of discussion and delay—and long after the construction of the stadium it was attached to—S.B. 743's rules on measuring environmental impacts from transportation have been adopted

The Humboldt Bay Trail, connecting Arcata and Eureka with a bike path along Highway 1, was recommended for an ATP grant in Cycle 4.

Active Transportation Program Cycle 4: With More Money, Staff Recommends Fewer, Larger Projects

By Melanie Curry | Jan 3, 2019 | 2 Comments

More transformational projects could bring larger mode shifts, complete gaps in networks; but many high-scoring projects were left out.

Oakland as been focusing on building more bike facilities, and is rewarded with Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly Community status. Photo: Melanie Curry/ Streetsblog

Oakland, Mill Valley Recognized as Bicycle Friendly Communities

By Melanie Curry | Dec 18, 2018 | No Comments

Oakland received gold-level recognition, the highest recognition awarded this year. Mill Valley, which applied for the first time this year, won one of the ten Silver-level awards.

CARB's research shows emission reductions from transitioning the entire California bus fleet to zero-emission vehicles. Image: CARB

All California Transit Vehicles Must Be Zero Emission by 2040

By Melanie Curry | Dec 14, 2018 | 2 Comments

California Air Resources Board pass regulation while recognizing need for incentives, funding, technical assistance, infrastructure to help agencies transition to clean vehicles

Sacramento's 23 light rail stations will have restrictions on what kind of development can happen nearby. Image: City of Sacramento

Sacramento City Council Passes a Citywide TOD Ordinance

By Melanie Curry | Dec 13, 2018 | 5 Comments

City removes required parking minimums and restricts car-oriented uses near its light rail stations.

Maps compare Sacramento's existing network to the network proposed under SacRT Forward planning process. Source: SacRT Forward

Sacramento Is Reworking its Bus Network

By Melanie Curry | Dec 12, 2018 | No Comments

Sacramento transit planners asked residents about their needs and preferences, and discussed the trade-offs. Now they've put out a draft proposal for a new, higher-frequency bus network.

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