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AC Transit's BRT project in Oakland got a bump with funding from the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program. Image: AC Transit Major Corridors Study

Projects to Improve Transit in California Get Money

By Melanie Curry | Jul 6, 2017 | 2 Comments

Caltrans recently allocated $34 million to 125 projects under the Low Carbon and Transit Operations Program. It's not a lot of money, but these relatively small investments have the potential to make an immediate difference in local, and global, emissions.

A recent survey commissioned by the California Bicycle Coalition found strong support for policies that would make it easier and safer for people to walk and ride bikes. Photo: Melanie Curry

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CalBike Survey: Californians Don’t Want to Always Have to Drive

By Melanie Curry | Jun 22, 2017 | 5 Comments

A recent survey commissioned by the California Bicycle Coalition found the California voters favor investments in a multi-modal, inclusive transportation system. More than two thirds of the California voters surveyed said they support investing in “complete streets” that are safe for all users, not just people in cars. And nearly half said they believe such […]

Ellen Greenberg, Caltrans' Deputy Director for Sustainability

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A Conversation with Caltrans Sustainability Chief Ellen Greenberg

By Melanie Curry | Jun 20, 2017 | 6 Comments

Greenberg's job is to work across all the different programs within Caltrans to guide and offer resources for meeting the department's sustainability goals, including interior goals--like efficient energy and water use--and external goals relating to the state transportation system.

To reach GHG emission reduction targets, the passenger vehicle sector would need to reduce miles traveled by 15 percent in addition to other state and local measures like increasing fuel efficiency and using cleaner fuels. Image from ARB, Proposed Update to the SB 375 Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Targets.

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ARB Releases Proposed GHG Reduction Goals for Regions

By Melanie Curry | Jun 19, 2017 | 1 Comment

After 2020 California GHG emission reduction goals will become more stringent, and therefore harder to reach. Since transportation is the largest single contributor to GHG emissions, achieving targets requires finding ways to make it easy for people to drive less. But regions say they can't control driving, and they don't have enough money.

Maybe pop-up protected bike lanes like these on Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood can become permanent, with new ATP funding on the way. Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

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State Seeks Active Transportation Projects That Are Ready for Funding Soon

By Melanie Curry | Jun 7, 2017 | 3 Comments

California’s Active Transportation Program (ATP) is about to receive an infusion of cash, and staff is looking for a few good bicycle and pedestrian projects to give it to. Instead of being forced to choose a few projects from a long list of worthy ones, as in past funding rounds, ATP staff are now anticipating […]

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Webinar Tomorrow: How to Improve Transit in California

By Melanie Curry | Jun 6, 2017 | No Comments

Tell Caltrans what it needs to know about public transit at a webinar tomorrow, and via a survey until Friday.

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