Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Transportation Funding

Looking to Reset Process, Metro to Approve ‘No Build’ Alternative for Lower 710 Freeway Widening

By Joe Linton | Apr 13, 2022 | No Comments

It is pretty unusual for an agency like Metro to spend more than $160 million on freeway widening plans and early projects, then select the "no build" alternative

Transportation Commissioner Lucy Dunn makes a point

Former CA Transpo Commissioner Believes Traffic Congestion Is Our Worst Problem

By Melanie Curry | Apr 11, 2022 | No Comments

"You see, in Sacramento, addressing climate change with experimental regulations is more important than making your life easier, your commute shorter, or your gas purchases more efficient." Yes, Ms. Dunn, and this is a good thing.

Buttigieg’s New Emissions Standards Fail to Close ‘Light Truck Loophole’

By Kea Wilson | Apr 5, 2022 | No Comments

U.S. DOT announced new emissions rules last week — but, once again, the strictest standards won't apply to the biggest, dirtiest cars.

Caltrans Announces Sustainable Transportation Grants

By Melanie Curry | Apr 4, 2022 | No Comments

A mix of state and federal funds will go towards planning a variety of sustainable transportation projects, including transit, bike, pedestrian, and electric vehicles.

Gas Tax Holiday Is a Stupid Idea that Will Hurt Transit Riders, Advocates Say

By Dave Colon | Mar 29, 2022 | No Comments

A ‘gas tax holiday’ does little to help people most hurt by rising prices, takes revenue away from needed road and transit investments, and completely contradicts climate goals. It could also have a negative impact on transit agencies' bond ratings, which means higher borrowing costs that would need to be paid back with higher fares.

Opinion: Alternatives to California’s Pro-Car Giveaway

By Charles Komanoff | Mar 29, 2022 | No Comments

Of the myriad motorist giveaways now being rushed into place around the U.S., none sting like California’s.

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