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This bike commuter carries a backpack that measures his exposure to pollution. Photo: CARB

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ARB Measures Pollution Exposure Risk of Drivers, Bicyclists, Transit Riders

By Melanie Curry | Sep 1, 2017 | No Comments

A recent CARB study found that people traveling by car, bus, and bike are exposed, generally, to similar levels of pollution, while the clear winners—those who breathe in the least black carbon, fine particle matter, and ultrafine particulates—are people traveling by electric-powered light rail.

California lawmakers earlier this summer rode in support of S.B. 702. From left: Assemblymembers Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), Todd Gloria (D-San Diego), and Laura Friedman (D-Burbank), California Bicycle Coalition Policy Director Jeanie Ward Waller, Senators Henry Stern, Robert Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys), and Ben Allen (D-Redondo Beach). Photo by Lorie Shelley

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State Government Leading the Way on Employer-Provided Bike-Share

By Melanie Curry | Aug 29, 2017 | 1 Comment

Despite the heat—at 4 p.m. the temperature was reaching 105 degrees—a hardy and enthusiastic group of state assembly reps and senators emerged from the air conditioned Capitol building ready to ride.

California Transportation Commissioner Carl Guardino questions California Bicycle Coalition representative Jared Sanchez. Image: Screengrab from CTC

California Transportation Commissioners Question CalBike, and Need for Equity Lens

By Melanie Curry | Aug 25, 2017 | 8 Comments

In a jarring exchange, several California Transportation Commissioners questioned the need for equity in transportation funding, and revealed a misunderstanding of transportation funding.

Open Thread : Caltrans’ “Look Both Ways” Campaign

By Damien Newton | Aug 17, 2017 | 4 Comments

Responding to a series of deaths on regional roadways, Caltrans is launching a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) safety campaign simply called “look both ways.” The campaign is using PG-level graphics and commercials to remind road users to be aware of their surroundings when traveling. According to a Caltrans press release, “The campaign is targeting […]

BART is considering adding an Automated Parking System to its existing Dublin parking garage. Image from BART staff report

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Dublin BART Parking Battle Takes a New Twist

By Melanie Curry | Aug 8, 2017 | 9 Comments

A local assemblymember secured a promise of $20 million in state funding to build a parking garage for BART. But in the interim staff had come up with intriguing alternative proposals, and the board of directors opted for the quicker and less expensive option.

The California Transportation Commission and Caltrans are holding a series of workshops to help guide investments from S.B. 1, which will raise California gas taxes beginning on November 1. Further details can be found at the CTC website

Help Ensure that S.B. 1 Tax Money Is Wisely Spent

By Melanie Curry | Jul 11, 2017 | 3 Comments

While there is a push to make quick decisions and get projects on the ground fast, there is also counter pressure to take enough time to get these decisions right. There won't be another opportunity to raise money for transportation any time soon.

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