Governor Brown Signs Bill: No More Tickets for Crossing on Countdown
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Pedestrians are now legally allowed to enter a crosswalk after a countdown signal has started.
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ARB Measures Pollution Exposure Risk of Drivers, Bicyclists, Transit Riders
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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.
Las SAASy Mujeres Take Over Santa Ana Streets
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SAASy Mujeres is a bike ride for women-identified folks that want to meet new people, get healthy, and learn about advocacy efforts in Santa Ana. It's for residents and community members who want to ride around the city but don't feel safe or confident doing so by themselves.
Report: CA Emissions Shrinking—Except for Transportation
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Californians need to drive less. Policy makers shy away from regulating driving, so herein: a few suggestions. Discuss.
Eyes on the Street: San Jose Tests Out a Two-Way Protected Bikeway
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San Jose had a very bikey time last week: The SVBC held its summit, NACTO came to town, and a pop-up protected bikeway showed up in downtown San Jose.
Stockton Is Building an All-Electric Bus Rapid Transit Route
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San Joaquin Regional Transit District just began construction on an all-electric Bus Rapid Transit route (BRT) that will serve South Stockton and connect with other Metro Express bus routes in the city.
L.A., SGV Bike-Share and Bike/Ped Path in S. Lake Tahoe to Get ATP Funds
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With a one-time boost of $10 million from cap-and-trade, the ATP will be able to fund more projects. CTC staff recommends a bike and pedestrian pathway in South Lake Tahoe, an expansion of L.A. Metro bike-share near USC and the Expo line, and bike-share in the San Gabriel Valley.
Legislative Update: Equity on the CTC
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A.B. 179 tries to ensure that the concerns of people affected by transportation projects—not just those who use them—will be represented on the California Transportation Commission. But the bill has been softened to a statement on the need for diversity.
Vote on Cap-and-Trade Bills Postponed to “Allow Discussion”
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Governor Brown is pushing hard to pass two bills that would reauthorize California's cap-and-trade system, but proponents of strong climate change policies say that the legislative package could seriously undermine those efforts.
Legislative Update: Greenhouse Gas Targets, Rolling Turns, Fare Evasion, Disabled Placards, BART Housing
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The Assembly Transportation Committee heard and passed along several bills this week.
State Seeks Active Transportation Projects That Are Ready for Funding Soon
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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 […]
CA Transportation Commission Speeds Up ATP Allocations
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The California Transportation Commission agreed to accelerate allocations to already approved ATP projects, and began considering how to spend new revenue from the recently passed transportation funding bill.