Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR)

OPR to Host Webinars on Transportation Impacts Under Environmental Law

By Melanie Curry | Jan 27, 2016 | No Comments

The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) recently issued long-anticipated changes to a provision in California law that currently ranks traffic congestion as an environmental impact. For more details, see recent Streetsblog coverage here. The new guidelines are under a 45-day review period, with public comment being accepted until February 29. To help educate […]

State Releases Proposed Rules That Would Finally End LOS in Enviro. Law

By Damien Newton | Jan 22, 2016 | 9 Comments

Earlier today, the State of California released its anticipated final draft set of changes to the state’s environmental law, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Under the new CEQA rule, environmental studies will use measurements that better correspond to actual environmental costs and benefits. This realigns the CEQA process to foster better transit, more walking and bicycling, and […]

For First Time in Over a Decade, State to Update Local Planning Guidelines

By Melanie Curry | Nov 4, 2015 | No Comments

In an effort to help cities and towns throughout the state update their planning documents, the state’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) is updating its General Plan Guidelines. As part of the process, it is holding a series of workshops throughout the state to discuss the update and gather public feedback. A list of the […]