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We're not even sure yet what autonomous vehicles will look like--but it's a good time to start planning for them. Image: Boston Metropolitan Planning Council

State Releases Guidelines for Autonomous Vehicles

By Melanie Curry | Nov 27, 2018 | 2 Comments

California Governor's Office of Planning and Research wrote a set of principles to guide government agencies thinking about a future full of autonomous vehicles

California Walks discusses intersection design improvements during a walk assessment in Fresno. Image: SafeTREC

Reminders: Money and Opportunities Available, Applications Coming Due

By Melanie Curry | Nov 20, 2018 | No Comments

California has money available for projects and programs that will help the state meet various goals, including climate change and equity goals.

Maybe Jarred is sad about breathing bad air? Image: https://cacostcontain.com/

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Media Blitz from Oil Industry Tries to Stoke Fears About “High Gas Prices”

By Melanie Curry | Nov 15, 2018 | 14 Comments

Huge banner ads in the LA Times and other outlets proclaim that “unelected state regulators” are circumventing the law and raising gas prices

Berkeley Unified School District Considers Adopting a Sustainability Plan

By Melanie Curry | Nov 14, 2018 | No Comments

Why aren't more school districts thinking about these issues? And why is it taking so long?

One of Sacramento's poorest neighborhoods doesn't have enough crosswalks. It also has a high rate of jaywalking arrests. Image: KXTV

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State Awards Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Grants

By Melanie Curry | Nov 2, 2018 | 2 Comments

These grants focus on education and enforcement, which are only two parts of the safety equation